Abstract
In this paper, I propose the design of an e-waste collection system that will meet the current waste generation trends. Most of the E-waste in China goes to family-run workshop or other illegal E-waste disposal enterprises where laborers disassembly the wastes manually or with rudimentary tools to recycle the valuable components. These practices are harmful not only for the people but also for the environment. Japan’s EPR system has achieved remarkable success in collection and recycling of e-waste. According to the Home Appliance Recycling Law of Japan, retailers and local governments are in charge of the waste collection while manufacturers must recycle the wastes. Consumers pay a fee for the collection, transport and recycling of the e-wastes In China, because of the average per capita income, cheap labor, and lack of environmental awareness, it is unrealistic to make consumers pay for their discarded products. On the contrary, they usually sell the e-waste for informal recycling explained above. Based on the Japan’s experience and current situation in China this study proposes a new and comprehensive EPR system which can be suitable for China. The study will chose Hangzhou city as case study.
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