Electronic Waste Management in Educational Institutions of Ambo Town, Ethiopia, East Africa
Keywords:
Discarded items, E-waste, Electronic Waste Management, Generation, Legislation.Abstract
Rapid technological advancements, scale economies, and high obsolescence rate contributes a significant role in generating e-waste. The study examines electronic waste management in educational institutions of Ambo town namely; Ambo University, Ambo Micro Business and TVET Colleges. It employs survey research and comparative study. The main data gathering tools were questionnaires, interviews, observation and review of documents. Through purposive sampling technique, property management heads, directors, purchasers and storekeepers have been selected as sample respondents.
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