Patterns of E-Waste Management And Stakeholders Perception in Enugu Metropolis Nigeria

ABSTRACT

The patterns of E-Waste Management and Stakeholders Perceptions in Enugu Metropolis, Nigeria was assessed in this project. The study was prompted by the problems emanating from e-waste. Some conceptual frameworks were highlighted of the problems that may arise from e-waste. Relevant literature on the thoughts of writers on the topic, were reviewed. The management of e-waste were studied through some postulated hypothesis on the generation, disposal, recycling and the health and environmental effect of e-waste. The Principal Company Analysis (PCA) and the Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) were the statistical tools employed in the study. The study proved that there are significant differences in the patterns of e-waste generation and disposal in Enugu Metropolis. There is a discernable pattern of e-waste recycling in the study area. Environmentally unfriendly methods are used. The stakeholders have varying perception of the health and environmental effect of e-waste. Based on these findings recommendations were proffered for better management of e-waste in Enugu Metropolis, Nigeria.