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ALGERIA

Country Overview

  • Population: 45.4 million
  • Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Generation: Not specified
  • Per Capita E-waste Generation: 0.85 kg/year
  • Total E-waste Generation: 38,581 tons/year
  • Hazardous Waste (All types): 1,068,760 tons/year
Algeria Map

Key WEEE Statistics

Temperature Exchange Equipment

0.0388 kg

Screens & Monitors

0.0954 kg

Lamps

0.3935 kg

Small IT & Telecom

0.0725 kg

National Policies & Legal Framework
  • Law No. 01-19 (2001): General waste management
  • Decree No. 06-104 (2006): Special hazardous wastes
  • Decree No. 04-409 (2004): Transport regulations
  • Decree No. 04-410 (2004): Treatment facilities
  • Decree No. 19-10 (2019): Export of hazardous waste
🌍 Algeria is party to Basel, Bamako, Rotterdam, and Stockholm Conventions.
Institutional Framework
  • Ministry of Environment: Legal enforcement
  • National Waste Agency (AND): Strategy and awareness
  • Ministry of Industry: Producer regulations
  • Local Authorities: Municipal oversight
  • Private Sector & NGOs: Collection & treatment
Current WEEE Management Practices
Awareness Campaigns & Public Engagement
  • AND Campaigns: Media & education
  • MyGeocycle Platform: Real-time tracking
  • GIZ PRoDEC Project: Training & workshops
Challenges & Future Recommendations
Challenges:
  • Low public awareness
  • Weak infrastructure & enforcement
  • Informal sector dominance
  • Limited funding & lack of EPR
Recommendations:
  • Awareness: School programs, influencers
  • Collection: Drop-off centers, logistics systems
  • Policy: Incentives, law enforcement
  • Investment: CSR & foreign partnerships
EGYPT

Country Overview

  • Population: 104.5 million
  • Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Generation: 20.9 million tons/year
  • Per Capita E-waste Generation: 4.3 kg/year
  • Total E-waste Generation: 0.585 million tons/year
Egypt Map

Key WEEE Statistics

Annual WEEE Collection Rate

2.6%

Annual WEEE Recycling Rate

5%

Final Disposal

Open Dump Sites 84.5% Sanitary Landfills N/A
National Policies & Regulations
Egypt has a legal framework for waste management but lacks specific regulations for WEEE. Key laws include:
  • Law No. 4/1994 and Its Amendment Law 9/2009 – Addresses hazardous waste but does not explicitly regulate WEEE.
  • Waste Management Law No. 202/2020 – Establishes general waste management principles but lacks tailored WEEE regulations.
The Waste Management Regulatory Agency (WMRA) oversees waste management and has issued guidelines for WEEE auctions and recycling processes.
Current WEEE Management Practices
  • Collection: Mainly driven by the informal sector with limited formal collection points.
  • Recycling: A small number of licensed facilities, with the majority of WEEE being illegally dismantled or disposed of.
  • Government Auctions: Public institutions sell outdated electronics to informal recyclers, increasing risks of improper disposal.
Challenges & Future Recommendations
Challenges:
  • Dominance of the informal sector in WEEE collection and recycling.
  • Lack of enforcement for proper disposal and recycling standards.
  • Limited public awareness on responsible e-waste disposal.
Recommendations:
  1. Develop specific WEEE legislation under Egyptian law.
  2. Enforce EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) to hold manufacturers accountable.
  3. Increase investment in formal recycling centers with government incentives.
  4. Expand awareness campaigns to educate the public on proper disposal.
  5. Encourage private sector involvement in e-waste recycling and recovery.
JORDAN

Country Overview

  • Population: 11.3 million
  • Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Generation: 2.5 million tons/year
  • Per Capita E-waste Generation: 5.4 kg/year
  • Total E-waste Generation: 59,707 tons/year
  • Total Units of E-waste Annually: ~8.73 million units
Jordan Map

Key WEEE Statistics

Recycling Rate (Small IT)

2.1%

General Recycling Rate

2.6%

Final Disposal

Open Dump Sites: 84.5% Sanitary Landfills: Operational & Under Construction
National Policies & Legal Framework
  • Law No. 6/2017 – Environmental Protection
  • Law No. 16/2020 – Waste Management Framework
  • Law No. 68/2020 – Hazardous Materials & Waste
  • 2021 Instructions – Specific E-waste Guidelines
🚫 Jordan bans import of used electronics and landfill disposal of e-waste.
Institutional Framework
  • Ministry of Environment (MoE): Policy & Enforcement
  • National Technical Committee for Hazardous Substances
  • Stakeholders: Health, Water, Agriculture Ministries
  • Local Governments: Landfills & Collection Oversight
Current WEEE Management Practices
Collection & Recycling Centers:
  • Jocycle (Amman – Al Mowager)
  • Jorecytech (Amman – Marka)
  • E-Tafreeq (Amman – Mecca St.)
  • Elaf Recycling (Al Mafraq)
  • Karam AlSalameen (Zarqa)
  • Hasan Aboura (Amman)
  • Montaser Al Karaki Co. (Amman)
Informal Sector: Major role in e-waste collection and resalePolicy Gaps: No formal Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
Challenges & Future Recommendations
Challenges:
  • Lack of e-waste law enforcement
  • Inadequate collection/treatment data
  • Heavy informal sector reliance
  • Low public awareness
Recommendations:
  • Legislation: Enact distinct WEEE law
  • Collection: Train & license informal workers; improve infrastructure
  • Recycling: Enforce EHS regulations; upgrade facilities
  • EPR: Implement mandatory schemes
  • Awareness: National campaigns with civil society
  • Private Sector: Incentives & regulation to boost investment
LEBANON

Country Overview

  • Population: 5.96 million
  • Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Generation: 2.7 million tons/year
  • Per Capita MSW Generation: 453 kg/year
  • Per Capita E-waste Generation: 7.8 kg/year
  • Total E-waste Generation: 46.5 kilotons/year
Lebanon Map

Key WEEE Statistics

Temperature Exchange Equipment

10.8 kt (23%)

Screens & Monitors

4.6 kt (10%)

Lamps

1.2 kt (3%)

Large Equipment

17.6 kt (38%)

Small Equipment

10.1 kt (22%)

Small IT & Telecom

2.2 kt (5%)

National Policies & Legal Framework
  • Law No. 444 (2002) – Environmental Protection
  • Law No. 64 (1988) – Pollution from Hazardous Waste
  • Law No. 387 (1994) – Basel Convention Ratification
  • Law No. 29 (2015) – Basel Amendments Approval
  • Law No. 80 (2018) – Integrated Solid Waste Management
  • Decrees No. 617 (2017) & 5606 (2019) – Hazardous Waste Streams
📜 Lebanon is party to: Basel, Rotterdam, Stockholm, Minamata, Montreal Protocol.
Current WEEE Management Practices
Lebanon lacks a national WEEE law or strategy. E-waste is handled by NGOs, limited formal infrastructure, and the informal sector.
Collection & Recycling Facilities
Challenges & Future Recommendations
Challenges:
  • No dedicated WEEE legislation
  • Limited formal infrastructure
  • No national e-waste data
  • Informal sector dependency
Recommendations:
  • Laws: Draft dedicated WEEE legislation
  • Collection: Enforce licenses & safety standards
  • Recycling: Upgrade infrastructure & EHS compliance
  • EPR: Embed mandatory EPR into law
  • Awareness: Campaigns with civil society
  • Private Sector: Incentives & NGO partnerships
LIBYA

Status: Under Development

📍 The country profile for Libya is currently under development. The page will be updated as soon as verified data becomes available.

MOROCCO

Country Overview

  • Population: 36.3 million
  • Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Generation: 6.85 million tons/year
  • Per Capita E-waste Generation: 4.6 kg/year
  • Total E-waste Generation: 167,040 tons/year
Morocco Map

Key WEEE Statistics

WEEE Collection Rate

12.5%

WEEE Recycling Rate

N/A

Final Disposal

Open Dump Sites: N/A Sanitary Landfills: N/A
National Policies & Legal Framework
  • Law No. 28.00 (2006) – Solid waste management
  • Law No. 05-54 (2006) – Delegated public waste services
  • Law No. 12-99 (2009) – Environmental Charter
  • Law No. 2.14.85 (2015) – Hazardous waste regulation
  • Law No. 14-113 (2016) – Municipal waste responsibilities
  • Decrees (2008–2018) – Waste classification, incineration, trade
🛡 Morocco has ratified: Basel (1995), Stockholm (2001), Rotterdam (2004)
Institutional Framework
  • National Plan for Waste Management (PNDM)
  • National Strategy for Environmental Protection (SNPEDD)
  • National Action Plan for the Environment (PANE)
  • Led by: Ministry of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development
  • Supported by: Environmental agencies, local authorities, civil society
Current WEEE Management Practices
Recycling Centers: Limited formal recycling; EPR mechanisms underdeveloped.
Challenges & Future Recommendations
Challenges:
  • No WEEE-specific legislation
  • Underutilized recycling infrastructure
  • Dominance of informal sector
Recommendations:
  • Laws: Draft targeted WEEE legislation
  • Collection: License collectors in e-waste auctions
  • Recycling: Apply EHS requirements to facilities
  • EPR: Make EPR mandatory in legal framework
  • Awareness: Launch campaigns and toolkits
  • Private Sector: Incentives for investment
PALESTINE
Status: Under Development📍 The country profile for Palestine is currently under development. The page will be updated as soon as verified data becomes available.
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TUNISIA

Country Overview

  • Population: 11.73 million
  • Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Generation: 2.82 million tons/year
  • Per Capita MSW Generation: 0.66 kg/day
  • Per Capita E-waste Generation: 6.4 kg/year
  • Total E-waste Generation: 100,000 tons/year
Tunisia Map

Key WEEE Statistics

Formal Recycling Rate

24%

Collection Rate

N/A

Final Disposal

No official breakdown available
National Policies & Legal Framework
  • Law No. 41/1996 – Waste management & disposal
  • Law No. 2001-14 – Ministry of Environment procedures
  • Decree No. 2000-2339 – Hazardous waste list
  • Decrees No. 93-1429 & 93-1614 – Tax exemptions
🌍 Conventions: Basel, Bamako, Rotterdam, Stockholm, Minamata, Montreal
Institutional Framework
  • Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development (MESD)
  • National Agency for Waste Management (ANGED)
  • National Agency for Environmental Protection (ANPE)
  • Municipalities & Ministry of Interior
  • Other Ministries: Industry, Trade, Finance
Current WEEE Management Practices
Informal Sector: Dominant in WEEE handling.Formal Recycling: 24% managed formally.Authorized Companies:
  • DEMCO Tunisia – Tunis – Samer SALAMA – 98707360
  • RUSH International – Sfax – Kamel SAMARA – 98358613
  • RECAT – Mateur – Malek FERCHICHI – 24376844
  • SOCIETE COPPER TEAM – Sousse – Saber OTHMANI – 24625992
  • AL MAADEN – Bouargoub – Mehrez AKKARI – 98377673
  • ELEC RECYCLAGE TUNISIE – Utique – John Milot – 72494133
Challenges & Future Recommendations
Challenges:
  • No dedicated WEEE law
  • Unregulated informal practices
  • Limited infrastructure
  • Low awareness & weak enforcement
Recommendations:
  • Legislation: Specific WEEE law with EPR
  • Collection: Enforce licensing & setup collection points
  • Recycling: Formalize informal sector & support certified recyclers
  • Awareness: Mass campaigns, educational booklets
  • Private Sector: Incentives, registry & reporting systems