Title of the Thesis is E-waste Recycling of Dhaka City

Abstract

The study aims at assessing the current status of e-waste management and proposing a policy framework for improving e-waste Recycling in Dhaka City. Three independent variables (institutional preparedness, legal framework and citizens’ awareness) have been analyzed in order to identify their relationships with the dependent variable such as the level of efficiency of e-waste management. The study primarily used a survey method: a) a survey has been conducted to the citizens to know their level of awareness on e-waste equipment and their disposal system, b) a semi-structured interview has been directed to the service providers in order to assess their level of education, training, responsibility and skill, c) Extant literatures and policy documents have been reviewed extensively to develop an understanding to the mandate and functions of government and non-government institutions to assess the capability of the government official. In addition, some private business workshops have been observed for gaining practical knowledge of e-waste management. The study also examined (Dhaka North &South City Corporation, and their capacity in managing e-waste. The study finally identifies some systems to develop products from the e-waste. The citizens should be made aware of hazard of e-wastes with the support of print and electronic media. Economic incentive mechanism could inspire consumers to transfer used electronic equipment to the registered vendors after expiry of the life of the equipment. Imposing device mechanism (technology standards) process might also be a control mechanism to regulate incineration and informal recycling of the discarded electrical equipment. Recycling centers and e-waste dumping landfill (places) should be located in a specific area for controlling environmental hazards. Keywords: Institutional preparedness, citizens’ awareness, institutional infrastructure, institutional capacity, e-waste recycling.