Generation and Management of Electrical and Electronic Wastes (E-waste) in Abakaliki Capital Territory, Ebonyi State, Nigeria. Implications for Human Health Risk

The management of e-waste is a challenge especially in the developing countries. E-waste comprises of a multitude of components, some containing potentially toxic elements that can have an adverse impact on human health and the environment if not handled properly. This work examined existing e-waste management protocol in Ebonyi State, Nigeria. The investigation revealed poor practices including; indiscriminate waste dumping, the use of obsolete waste disposal equipment, handling all waste as one, the use of open burning and landfill as the treatment option and lack of adequate legislation covering e-waste management in the State. Obviously, such practices would release significant toxic contaminants which could negatively affect human health and the environment.