Policy on E-Waste in China -- Case Study of Guiyu Town, Guangdong Province

Due to rapid industrialization especially information industrialization, China is faced with serious shortage of electronic materials, while management system on e-waste has been put on the agenda. Guiyu town in Guangdong province, China has been known by international community by its improper e-waste importing and recycling, this research reviewed the past, current status of e-waste dismantling industry in this region. It was suggested that efforts should be made through the first batch national circular economy pilot projects in the region to promote a local circular society, and informal e-waste recycling system should be transformed.