Argentina's Electronic Waste Management Initiative

On March 5th, 2020, the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development of Argentina announced an initiative aimed at the proper disposal and recycling of electronic waste. This initiative addresses interregional challenges with a circular economy approach by strengthening public policies concerning WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) management and enhancing the capacity of infrastructure for dismantling and recycling electronic waste. Additionally, it promotes policies that facilitate the recycling and utilization of materials.

An implementation calendar has not yet been shared, but it appears that a new Directorate in charge of Special Waste of Universal Generation will be established to encourage the development of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) initiatives in the coming months.

The COVID-19 pandemic has placed the entire country under strict lockdown, causing a slowdown in the progression of new initiatives. The National Congress has halted operations, meaning that the new Hazardous Waste and Extended Producer Responsibility Bills will not advance until activities return to normal. It is highly unlikely that these initiatives will come to fruition in 2020.

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Source: Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development of Argentina website.