The Problems and Countermeasures of E-waste Disposal in Yangtze River Delta Region of China

Abstract

The e-wastes contain a variety of harmful substances. In the past decade, the number of e-wastes in the Yangtze River Delta region, the largest economic zone in China, has increased rapidly. If the e-wastes are not handled properly, it will cause great damage to the human body and the ecological environment. Firstly, this paper analyses the e-waste disposal situation in the Yangtze River Delta from 2013 to 2016 and indicates that the regular disassembly rate of the electronic waste is very low. Secondly, the reasons for the problem are analyzed and explored. Such as irregular dismantling, the recycling network system of e-waste is not perfect, and consumers' awareness of environmental protection is uneven, etc. At last, corresponding countermeasures and suggestions are proposed.