Understanding and Describing How E-Waste Is Being Managed At Mtendere Market

Abstract

The study aim was to understand and describe how e-waste is being managed at Mtendere market. The method used was cross sectional qualitative study approach, data was collected through semi structured interview guides and was analysed through themes and coding. The findings reveal that (23.8%) had not attended any level of education, (42.9%) at least made it to primary school and the rest (33.3%) attained secondary education. However, most of the participants (86.4%) had no knowledge on e-waste management despite their education background. Also revealed is that participants (86%) were not aware of the existence of electronic waste, only (14%) had an idea on what e-waste was with most of them generally treating everything as cabbage. The study concludes that participants were not aware of the existence of e-waste and that social factors like education and knowledge played a part in the management of e-waste. The study recommends sensitization programs in local communities aimed at reducing or eliminating mismanagement of e-waste