E-waste piles pressure on waste management sector in Vietnam

Various electronic components extracted from electronic products are being displayed for sale on a street in District 11, HCM City. — Photos nld.com.vn

HANOI: Vietnam has seen a rapid increase in electronic waste in recent years, posing significant challenges for waste management.

Experts emphasise the urgent need for Vietnam to establish comprehensive laws governing electronic waste management and to develop modern, large-scale electronic waste recycling facilities capable of recovering valuable metals.