Abstract
Electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) continues to grow exponentially in
the recent decades. The sale of electrical devices and electronic (EEE) has
increased globally over the last decade. Consequently, the lifespan of these
products becomes shorter. Initial investigation of the rate of generation and type
of electrical and electronic products in the community of DKI Jakarta is the
main objective of this research. Furthermore, the questionnaire was adopted and
modified from UNEP were used in this study as a tool to collect data and
information. Additionally, the questionnaires were distributed randomly in
approximately 400 respondents in five areas in Jakarta. The results inform that
generally population in Jakarta have electronic devices such as fans, phones,
televisions, refrigerators, irons and air conditioning. The research also indicated
that the total generation of ewaste around 6208.141 kg / year, which everyone
will generate e-waste approximately 5,173 kg / year. Furthermore, this study
also estimates that generate e-waste in DKI Jakarta in 2025 was approximately
124,568,613.3 kg. In addition, the majority of respondents does not dispose of
used electronic equipment, however, given or sold to second-hand shops. Thus,
e-waste is very hard to find in landfills. Recommendations from this study
needed for increased collaboration among stakeholders facilitated by the
government in relation to the management of e-waste
Keywords: Electrical equipment, Electronic equipment, E-waste, DKI Jakarta,
Management,
Link:
https://www.ripublication.com/ijaes16/ijaesv11n6_11.pdf
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