Ghanaian Ministry Engaged Stakeholders In Boosting E-Waste Recycling

SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): The Ghana Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation has consulted key stakeholders within the electronic waste value chain on implementation of a e-waste disposal and recycling project in the city of Kumasi. The project is being held in collaboration with the German government.

The discussion forum was attended by representatives from leading scrap dealers associations, electronic repairers, environmental health officers, waste management companies, and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The participants discussed ways to minimize health risks and environmental pollution caused by mismanagement of used electronic devices.

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Mrs. Lydia Essuah, Director- Policy Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation admitted that e-waste management in the country is largely dominated by the informal sector, which utilizes crude and unconventional methods to recover valuable materials from disposed e-waste. The non-sustainable system poses threat to environment and health risks. Consequently, the government has decided to formulate necessary policies and enter into tie-ups with developed countries in addressing the issue.

The project hopes to start by collecting mixed batteries at Agbogbloshie by mid-April this year.