Share of e-waste generated in Costa Rica 2022, by type

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Bruna Alves,
Apr 26, 2024
Costa Rica generated some 66,000 metric tons of electronic waste in 2022. E-waste categorized as small equipment, such as toasters, electric kettles, and cameras, accounted for 42 percent of this total. Meanwhile, small IT items including desktop computers, printers, and mobiles phones accounted for nine percent of e-waste generated.

Distribution of electronic waste generation in Costa Rica in 2022, by category

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March 2024

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Costa Rica

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2022

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Based on total e-waste generation of 66,000 metric tons

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