Impact of metals in surface matrices from formal and informal electronic-waste recycling around Metro Manila, the Philippines, and intra-Asian comparison
Fujimori, T; Takigami, H; Agusa, T; Eguchi, A; Bekki, K; Yoshida, A; Terazono, A; Ballesteros, FC
HERO ID
2564132
Reference Type
Journal Article
Year
2012
Language
English
PMID
| HERO ID | 2564132 |
|---|---|
| In Press | No |
| Year | 2012 |
| Title | Impact of metals in surface matrices from formal and informal electronic-waste recycling around Metro Manila, the Philippines, and intra-Asian comparison |
| Authors | Fujimori, T; Takigami, H; Agusa, T; Eguchi, A; Bekki, K; Yoshida, A; Terazono, A; Ballesteros, FC |
| Journal | Journal of Hazardous Materials |
| Volume | 221-222 |
| Page Numbers | 139-146 |
| Abstract | We report concentrations, enrichment factors, and hazard indicators of 11 metals (Ag, As, Cd, Co, Cu, Fe, In, Mn, Ni, Pb, and Zn) in soil and dust surface matrices from formal and informal electronic waste (e-waste) recycling sites around Metro Manila, the Philippines, referring to soil guidelines and previous data from various e-waste recycling sites in Asia. Surface dust from e-waste recycling sites had higher levels of metal contamination than surface soil. Comparison of formal and informal e-waste recycling sites (hereafter, "formal" and "informal") revealed differences in specific contaminants. Formal dust contained a mixture of serious pollutant metals (Ni, Cu, Pb, and Zn) and Cd (polluted modestly), quite high enrichment metals (Ag and In), and crust-derived metals (As, Co, Fe, and Mn). For informal soil, concentration levels of specific metals (Cd, Co, Cu, Mn, Ni, Pb, and Zn) were similar among Asian recycling sites. Formal dust had significantly higher hazardous risk than the other matrices (p<0.005), excluding informal dust (p=0.059, almost significant difference). Thus, workers exposed to formal dust should protect themselves from hazardous toxic metals (Pb and Cu). There is also a high health risk for children ingesting surface matrices from informal e-waste recycling sites. |
| Doi | 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2012.04.019 |
| Pmid | 22542777 |
| Wosid | WOS:000305366000017 |
| Is Certified Translation | No |
| Dupe Override | No |
| Is Public | Yes |
| Language Text | English |
| Keyword | E-waste recycling; Heavy metals; Surface matrices; Formal; Informal |