Delivering a Green and Safe Environment for Africa through E-waste Management

WEEE Centre

@2023

E-Waste Problem

Only 1% of e-waste is recycled.

51.3 thousand tonnes of e-waste per year.

99% not collected for safe recycling.

Source: The Global E-Waste Monitor 2020

Global Status of E-Waste Management

50 million tonnes of e-waste produced in 2019.

Equivalent to 4500 Eiffel Towers or 125000 Jumbo jets.

20% collected and recycled.

80% not collected for safe disposal.