Exploring the problems faced by informal E-Waste workers in Seelampur, Delhi

• Published in: Environment conservation journal Vol. 26; no. 2; pp. 631 - 639
• Main Authors: Yadav, Mitali, Gupta, Juhi, Gupta, Puja
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Action for Sustainable Efficacious Development and Awareness 21.06.2025
• Subjects: E-waste; E-Waste handling; E-Waste recycling; Health hazards; Informal e-waste workers
• ISSN: 0972-3099; 2278-5124
• DOI: 10.36953/ECJ.32303055

This study analyses the socio-economic condition and life circumstances of the informal e-waste workers in Seelampur, Delhi. Moreover, it examines their knowledge, awareness, and practices related to e-waste handling, as well as the  associated health risks. The study furthers explores the hazardous working conditions, the occupational health hazards, and the protection measures adopted by these workers, focusing on the impact of harmful substance on their health. Additionally it evaluates the effectiveness current regulations and support mechanisms for informal  e-waste workers and provides policy recommendations to improve their health, safety, and integration into the formal recycling sector. This research adopts both qualitative and quantitative methods, surveying a group of 100 e-waste workers and employing  statistical tools such as MS Excel and SPSS for data analysis. Recommendation  include policies for integrating informal workers into formal recycling frameworks, ensuring legal recognition, improving working conditions, providing fair compensation, and legal protection.This study is the analysis of the socio-economic condition and the life circumstances of the informal e-waste workers in Seelampur, Delhi. Moreover, it also the kind of knowledge, awareness, and practices related to e-waste  handling and the associated health risks they have. The study also the dangerous working conditions, the occupational health hazards, and the protection measures that these workers take, looking mainly at the impact of harmful substances on their health. The study also checks the efficiency of the current regulations and support mechanisms for informal e-waste workers and suggests policy recommendations for their improvement in health, safety, and integration into the formal recycling sector. This research uses both qualitative and quantitative techniques with a group of 100  e-waste workers and statistical tools such as MS Excel and SPSS for data analysis. The aspects such as developing policies for integrating informal workers into formal recycling frameworks, providing legal recognition, and ensuring improvements in working conditions, fair compensation, and legal protection are included in the recommendations of the study.