This compendium describes information on commercially available or near commercially available technologies and associated techniques for resource recovery from WEEE/e-waste and subsequent treatment of residual wastes.
The key fields of information in the compendium are: type of technology – detailed process description, type of waste handled, products (if any), emissions, job potential and capacities available; Operational/technical details including parameters for specifications for procurement, operation and maintenance requirements, and specific aspects for developing countries; Environmental and social considerations; Investment and operating costs; Institutional and regulatory requirements; Pros and Cons with respect to developing countries; Examples of real-life applications; Photographs and sketches and Suppliers.
Criteria have been developed to facilitate the assessment of various technology options to shortlist the most relevant and suitable technologies. Furthermore, guidelines of the technologies have been developed based on the available techniques and technologies for WEEE/e-waste management including collection, storage and primary and secondary dismantling for resource recovery and proper disposal of WEEE/e-waste.
A framework for effective E-waste management system worked out by E-waste management organizations, is illustrated, and the E-waste management practices in Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Europe Union, Hong Kong, Japan, South Africa, United States of America, Thailand and India are discussed.
