Current status of household e-waste management in Jakarta, Indonesia

Abstract

Managing electronic waste or e-waste in Jakarta Province, Indonesia, is essential to support sustainable development goals (SDGs). E-waste contains toxic materials and is harmful to the environment while having the potential for a circular economy if appropriately managed. This study aims to analyze electronic waste management, formally originating from households in Jakarta Province, from the aspects of the e-waste collection mechanism, the type of e-waste, the amount of e-waste, and the flow of e-waste information using a descriptive method. The research findings are that the Jakarta Regional Government collects e-waste through three mechanisms: e-waste direct pickup (35.5%), e-waste drop box (0.6%), and e-waste temporary garbage collection (63.9%). The total amount of e-waste managed formally was 33,289 kg in 2021. In practice, there are five types of e-waste: television, lights, batteries, printer cartridges, and other e-waste. The effectiveness of the e-waste collection process needs improving. The amount of e-waste collected can be increased. One of the robust recommendations for improving e-waste management in Jakarta is integrating innovative digital platform-based technology and multi-actor collaboration. This research supports preliminary data and information on the circular economy’s potential and the formulation of specific regulations on e-waste in Indonesia.