Countries
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
Key WEEE Statistics
Annual WEEE Collection Rate
2.6%
Annual WEEE Recycling Rate
5%
Final Disposal
Open Dump Sites 84.5% Sanitary Landfills N/ANational 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.
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- Government Auctions: Public institutions sell outdated electronics to informal recyclers, increasing risks of improper disposal.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.
- Develop specific WEEE legislation under Egyptian law.
- Enforce EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) to hold manufacturers accountable.
- Increase investment in formal recycling centers with government incentives.
- Expand awareness campaigns to educate the public on proper disposal.
- Encourage private sector involvement in e-waste recycling and recovery.
Algeria
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
Key WEEE Statistics
Annual WEEE Collection Rate
2.6%
Annual WEEE Recycling Rate
5%
Final Disposal
Open Dump Sites84.5%
Sanitary LandfillsN/A
Jordan
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
Key WEEE Statistics
Annual WEEE Collection Rate
2.6%
Annual WEEE Recycling Rate
5%
Final Disposal
Open Dump Sites84.5%
Sanitary LandfillsN/A
Lebanon
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
Key WEEE Statistics
Annual WEEE Collection Rate
2.6%
Annual WEEE Recycling Rate
5%
Final Disposal
Open Dump Sites84.5%
Sanitary LandfillsN/A
Libya
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
Key WEEE Statistics
Annual WEEE Collection Rate
2.6%
Annual WEEE Recycling Rate
5%
Final Disposal
Open Dump Sites84.5%
Sanitary LandfillsN/A
Morocco
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
Key WEEE Statistics
Annual WEEE Collection Rate
2.6%
Annual WEEE Recycling Rate
5%
Final Disposal
Open Dump Sites84.5%
Sanitary LandfillsN/A
Palestine
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
Key WEEE Statistics
Annual WEEE Collection Rate
2.6%
Annual WEEE Recycling Rate
5%
Final Disposal
Open Dump Sites84.5%
Sanitary LandfillsN/A
Tunisia
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
Key WEEE Statistics
Annual WEEE Collection Rate
2.6%
Annual WEEE Recycling Rate
5%
Final Disposal
Open Dump Sites84.5%
Sanitary LandfillsN/A
