ASSESSMENT OF ELECTRONIC WASTE MANAGEMENT DISPOSAL IN ONITSHA MAIN MARKET

The objective of the research study was to evaluate management of electronic waste in Onitsha main market, starting from the storage, collection, transportation, recycling up to the disposal phase. It also assessed the role of informal recyclers, participant understands of electronic waste hazards and compliance to the waste management statutory requirement at Onitsha main market, in Anambra State, Nigeria. Waste generated from electronic equipment may contain hazardous components such as lead, mercury, cadmium, arsenic, beryllium and many more that may be released during the treatment and disposal processes. The release of hazardous substances to the atmosphere, water or ground poses a risk to both the environment and human health. This research consists of a title page, approval page, certification, abstract, Chapters One to Five (from introduction to conclusion), and references.