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Baghdad and Basra Lead Iraq in Electronic Waste Generation, with 150,000 Tons Annually
The Iraqi Ministry of Environment estimates that the country produces approximately 150,000 tons of electronic waste annually. It is believed that this figure poses a threat to the soil and groundwater due to illegal burning and dismantling processes often carried out in unsafe ways, releasing toxic chemicals such as lead, mercury, and cadmium. International reports indicate that global electronic waste reached 62 million tons in 2022 and is expected to rise to 82 million tons by 2030. Health organizations have emphasized that this waste poses significant health risks, especially to children and workers, with widespread illegal disposal methods resulting in the loss of most of the valuable materials, which are estimated to be worth around $91 billion annually.
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