E-waste Survey - Government

Ministries and National Institutions

The survey has been designed to solicit feedback and inputs from key national stakeholders involved in the Electrical & Electronic Equipment (EEE) and Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) value chain with the objective of developing tailored training programme.

Primarily, we aim to create a national training programme to ensure users have a sufficient understanding of e-waste and its various key elements and steps to take to be able to effectively develop and enforce e-waste legislation, monitoring, financing and awareness raising.

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1. Contact Information

Full Name

Organization

Address

City/Town

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Country

Email Address

Phone Number

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2. Are you familiar with the definition of e-waste (or WEEE)?

Yes

I am not sure

Please elaborate your own definition of WEEE:

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3. Do you see e-waste as a serious problem? (Please rate on scale of 1 to 5)

1 - Not Serious

2 - Serious

3 - Neutral

4 - Very Serious

5 - Extremely Serious

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4. On a scale of 0-5, how much do you know about the materials used in electronic/electrical products?

0 - I know nothing

1 - I don't know much

2 - I know a bit

3 - I know more than average

4 - I know quite a lot

5 - I know about all stages

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5. Electronic waste can be hazardous for the environment because it contains toxic materials that can pollute the air or groundwater.

Yes

I don't know

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6. As far as you know, do any of the following electronic devices contain materials that are hazardous for the environment?
(Check boxes as appropriate)

Personal computers (desktop and laptop)

Monitors

Keyboards

Tablet computers

Cell phones (including smart phones)

Printers

Copying machines

None of the above

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7. To dispose of these devices, companies and individuals should:
(Check boxes as appropriate)

Put them in the trash so they can go in a landfill or incinerator

Return them to the retailer

Return them to the manufacturer

Recycle them with a certified recycler

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8. Are you familiar with the requirements and guidelines under the Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes?

Yes

If yes, have you attended training or consulted guidelines provided by the Basel Convention Secretariat?

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9. Are you familiar with the requirements under the Convention on the Ban of the Import into Africa and the Control of Transboundary Movement and Management of Hazardous Waste within Africa (Bamako Convention)?

Yes

If yes, is your country applying import ban on WEEE for its hazardous components?

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10. In your Organisation is there a procedure/policy in place for stock management/inventory of Electrical & Electronic Equipment (EEE) (e.g. on purchase)?

Yes

if yes, please explain:

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11. In your Organisation is there a procedure/policy in place for disposal of old/unused Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE)? e.g. that may be getting replaced or is obsolete

Yes

if yes, please explain:

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12. What do you see as the main challenges and priorities for improving WEEE management in your country?
(Check boxes as appropriate)

Resource Mobilization

Policy and Legislation

Imports and Exports

Enforcement

Collection and Treatment

Recycling and Disposal

Institutional Mechanism and Coordination

Capacity Building and Awareness Raising

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13. What should be done to facilitate the management of WEEE in your country?

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14. What type of training modality would be more beneficial for you?
(Check boxes as appropriate)

Instructor-led training

Train-the-trainers

Webinar training

E-learning (online training)

Blended learning (mix of face-to-face and online training)

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15. What type of training materials would be more effective and easy to use?
(Check boxes as appropriate)

Power point (slide decks)

Training Manuals

Workbook

Exercise sheets

Online courses

Videos

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16. Are there well-established regulations in place for protection of the environment and specifically for management of WEEE imports and WEEE disposed in the country?

Yes

In draft

If so, how familiar are you with these?
(on a scale of 1-10 with 1 being ‘not familiar at all’ and 10 being ‘very familiar’)

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17. Does your Ministry/Organization play any role (formally or informally) in EEE and WEEE policy, regulation or enforcement?

Yes

If YES, please explain what is the role of your Ministry/Organization.

If NO, please explain in your view what would or could be the role of your Ministry/Organization.

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18. Does your organization communicate with other Ministries/Departments on the topic of EEE or WEEE?

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19. Are you aware of any legal obligations for producers and consumers of EEE, and recyclers of WEEE in your country?

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20. In your opinion, who are the most relevant policy-making stakeholders in relation to waste and WEEE?
For example, custom, trade organisations, specific ministries or agencies etc. ?

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21. What are the main obstacles you perceive regarding the establishment of a regulatory framework for WEEE management in your country?

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22. What do you see as the main challenges for improving WEEE management in your country?

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23. In your opinion, what would be a good strategy and/or a plan for regulation of WEEE? And what would be the necessary steps to implement it?

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24. Are there any existing laws or policies on the handling of hazardous/solid waste, including WEEE, by workers?

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25. What role does your Ministry/Organization play in the management of WEEE?
If so, are there currently any specific, assigned roles and responsibilities assigned to your organization/Department for the management of WEEE?

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26. Does the Government make any budgetary allocation for investment promotion in the WEEE management sector?

Yes

I don't know

if yes, please explain:

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27. Is your Ministry/Organization actively involved in e-waste projects/activities?
For example, projects on the ground, contributing to national e-waste guidelines, awareness and education, workers health and safety activities, involvement of the informal sector, international cooperation etc.

Yes

In draft

If yes, briefly explain the activities you are actively involved in:

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28. What scope of EEE products do you think a national WEEE regulation should cover in your country?
(select all those that should be included)

Large household appliances (e.g. gas cookers, washing machines etc.)

Small household appliances (e.g. toasters, hair dryers etc.)

Cooling and Freezing appliance (e.g. refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners)

IT and telecommunication equipment

Medical devices

Monitoring and control equipment

Display equipment

Electrical and electronic tools

Toys, leisure and sports equipment

Lighting equipment

PV panels

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29. Is there any additional categorization of EEE – by product type – placed on the national market beyond the Harmonized System for classifying goods?

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30. Does your Ministry/Organization receive any information on the importation of WEEE into the country?

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31. Are there standards and/or control structures already in place on the import of EEE such as regulating the importation of already used or already broken equipment?

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32. What role does customs and excise department play in controlling the illegal import of WEEE?

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33. Does your Organization/Department have any information and/or up-to-date registry of all producers (or importers) who put EEE on the national market?

Yes

if not, who may have access to this information (if anyone):

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34. Are any stakeholders (in or outside of the county) held accountable in any form for putting EEE on the national market?

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35. Does your Organization have any process in place for estimating the generation of WEEE or measuring the amount of EEE put on the market?

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36. Is there a budget currently for management of WEEE by the Ministry/Institution?

Yes

In draft

if yes, please elaborate:

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37. Is there any financing mechanism in place in the country for the management of WEEE?

Yes

I don't know

If yes, is it effective in your opinion?

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38. In your opinion, what would be a good strategy for the financing of the management of WEEE and the financial structure for this management?

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39. What are the main obstacles you perceive regarding the establishment of a financing mechanism for the management of WEEE in your country?

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40. In your opinion, which national organisation (public or private), is best placed to manage the financial model of WEEE?

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41. Does an enforcement mechanism exist in your country for non-compliance towards the management of waste (or WEEE)?

Yes

I don't know

If yes, please elaborate:

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42. Are there any enforcement mechanisms in place for non-compliance with WEEE technical standards?

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43. Is there any enforcement mechanism in place in your country for non-compliance towards EEE that is put on the market by producers?

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44. Is there any enforcement mechanism in place to respond to non-compliance of employers towards the handling of WEEE by workers?

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45. Are there any procedures and/or standards in place for the handling or transportation of hazardous/solid waste (or WEEE)?

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46. Are special licences or permits required for movement of WEEE from one place to another?

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47. Are special permits required for companies and/or individuals to handle WEEE or hazardous waste?

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48. Are there processes in place for recording the movement of waste (or other goods) to ensure transparent tracking of goods/waste?

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49. Are there any existing collection, storage, separation, recycling or disposal activities for WEEE in your country?

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50. In your view, what are the main obstacles for the transportation, and proper collection and treatment of WEEE in your country?

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51. From your point of view, could the proper regulation of WEEE in your country provide an opportunity to create green jobs?

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52. Are there any known informal activities in the waste management sector in your country?

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53. Are there any technical standards in place for the collection/storage/transport of WEEE in your country?

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54. Are you aware of international standards and/or best practices in WEEE management of hazardous waste management?

Yes

I don't know

if yes, please elaborate:

E-waste Survey - Government

Ministries and National Institutions

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1. Contact Information

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2. Are you familiar with the definition of e-waste (or WEEE)?

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3. Do you see e-waste as a serious problem? (Please rate on scale of 1 to 5)

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4. On a scale of 0-5, how much do you know about the materials used in electronic/electrical products?

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5. Electronic waste can be hazardous for the environment because it contains toxic materials that can pollute the air or groundwater.

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6. As far as you know, do any of the following electronic devices contain materials that are hazardous for the environment?(Check boxes as appropriate)

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7. To dispose of these devices, companies and individuals should:(Check boxes as appropriate)

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8. Are you familiar with the requirements and guidelines under the Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes?

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9. Are you familiar with the requirements under the Convention on the Ban of the Import into Africa and the Control of Transboundary Movement and Management of Hazardous Waste within Africa (Bamako Convention)?

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10. In your Organisation is there a procedure/policy in place for stock management/inventory of Electrical & Electronic Equipment (EEE) (e.g. on purchase)?

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11. In your Organisation is there a procedure/policy in place for disposal of old/unused Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE)? e.g. that may be getting replaced or is obsolete

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12. What do you see as the main challenges and priorities for improving WEEE management in your country?(Check boxes as appropriate)

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13. What should be done to facilitate the management of WEEE in your country?

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14. What type of training modality would be more beneficial for you?(Check boxes as appropriate)

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15. What type of training materials would be more effective and easy to use?(Check boxes as appropriate)

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16. Are there well-established regulations in place for protection of the environment and specifically for management of WEEE imports and WEEE disposed in the country?

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17. Does your Ministry/Organization play any role (formally or informally) in EEE and WEEE policy, regulation or enforcement?

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18. Does your organization communicate with other Ministries/Departments on the topic of EEE or WEEE?

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19. Are you aware of any legal obligations for producers and consumers of EEE, and recyclers of WEEE in your country?

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20. In your opinion, who are the most relevant policy-making stakeholders in relation to waste and WEEE?For example, custom, trade organisations, specific ministries or agencies etc. ?

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21. What are the main obstacles you perceive regarding the establishment of a regulatory framework for WEEE management in your country?

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22. What do you see as the main challenges for improving WEEE management in your country?

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23. In your opinion, what would be a good strategy and/or a plan for regulation of WEEE? And what would be the necessary steps to implement it?

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24. Are there any existing laws or policies on the handling of hazardous/solid waste, including WEEE, by workers?

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25. What role does your Ministry/Organization play in the management of WEEE?If so, are there currently any specific, assigned roles and responsibilities assigned to your organization/Department for the management of WEEE?

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26. Does the Government make any budgetary allocation for investment promotion in the WEEE management sector?

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27. Is your Ministry/Organization actively involved in e-waste projects/activities?For example, projects on the ground, contributing to national e-waste guidelines, awareness and education, workers health and safety activities, involvement of the informal sector, international cooperation etc.

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28. What scope of EEE products do you think a national WEEE regulation should cover in your country?(select all those that should be included)

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29. Is there any additional categorization of EEE – by product type – placed on the national market beyond the Harmonized System for classifying goods?

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30. Does your Ministry/Organization receive any information on the importation of WEEE into the country?

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31. Are there standards and/or control structures already in place on the import of EEE such as regulating the importation of already used or already broken equipment?

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32. What role does customs and excise department play in controlling the illegal import of WEEE?

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33. Does your Organization/Department have any information and/or up-to-date registry of all producers (or importers) who put EEE on the national market?

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34. Are any stakeholders (in or outside of the county) held accountable in any form for putting EEE on the national market?

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35. Does your Organization have any process in place for estimating the generation of WEEE or measuring the amount of EEE put on the market?

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36. Is there a budget currently for management of WEEE by the Ministry/Institution?

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37. Is there any financing mechanism in place in the country for the management of WEEE?

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38. In your opinion, what would be a good strategy for the financing of the management of WEEE and the financial structure for this management?

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39. What are the main obstacles you perceive regarding the establishment of a financing mechanism for the management of WEEE in your country?

6. As far as you know, do any of the following electronic devices contain materials that are hazardous for the environment?
(Check boxes as appropriate)

7. To dispose of these devices, companies and individuals should:
(Check boxes as appropriate)

12. What do you see as the main challenges and priorities for improving WEEE management in your country?
(Check boxes as appropriate)

14. What type of training modality would be more beneficial for you?
(Check boxes as appropriate)

15. What type of training materials would be more effective and easy to use?
(Check boxes as appropriate)

20. In your opinion, who are the most relevant policy-making stakeholders in relation to waste and WEEE?
For example, custom, trade organisations, specific ministries or agencies etc. ?

25. What role does your Ministry/Organization play in the management of WEEE?
If so, are there currently any specific, assigned roles and responsibilities assigned to your organization/Department for the management of WEEE?

27. Is your Ministry/Organization actively involved in e-waste projects/activities?
For example, projects on the ground, contributing to national e-waste guidelines, awareness and education, workers health and safety activities, involvement of the informal sector, international cooperation etc.

28. What scope of EEE products do you think a national WEEE regulation should cover in your country?
(select all those that should be included)