Credit: Dominican Republic Tourism Board
Country Status
In 2022, Dominican Republic was the largest e-waste generator in the Caribbean sub-region, with 99 million kilograms e-waste generated, which represents a per capita generation of 8,8 kilograms of e-waste. In the Dominican Republic, Law No. 225-20 on the Integral Management and Co-processing of Solid Waste introduced the principle of extended producer responsibility (EPR) on electrical and electronic equipment. A 2023 enacted Decree, Decree 253-23 aims to implement the principle of EPR under Law No. 225-20 and lays out the legal responsibilities and reporting, registration and EPR requirements for several categories of stakeholders.
- E-waste Generated (million kg): 99
- E-waste Generated (kg per capita): 8,8
- E-waste Documented as Formally Collected and Recycled: N/A
- E-waste Policy, Legislation or Regulation: Yes
- EPR on E-waste: Yes
- Collection target in place: No
- Recycling target in place: No
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ITU and E-waste in Dominican Republic
ITU provided support to the Dominican Institute of Telecommunications (INDOTEL) and the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MARENA) to support the development of a dedicated Regulation on E-Waste Management and Final Disposal (Decree 253-23) and to ensure the implementation of EPR for e-waste in Dominican Republic
- ITU – UNEP (2021 – 2023)
ITU and UNEP provided support to INDOTEL and MARENA to develop a dedicated Regulation on E-Waste Management and Final Disposal (Decree 253-23). A series of national consultations were held in 2021, including both public and private stakeholders, to define clear roles, duties and responsibilities of national stakeholders involved in the e-waste value chain. A draft e-waste regulation was developed following the feedback received during the consultations and was presented and discussed with key electrical and electronic equipment producers in the country. The draft of the e-waste regulation was finalized and validated in May 2022 during an event hosted by INDOTEL in Santo Domingo. The Regulation on E-Waste Management and Final Disposal (Decree 253-23) was then approved at ministerial level in 2023 and next steps include a national awareness campaign to sensitize consumers on the issue of e-waste and the legal framework for sound management of e-waste in Dominican Republic.
