Analysing Socio-Economic Drivers of E-Waste Generation and Management in Gurgaon’s Rapidly Urbanizing Sectors

IJEP 46(1): 47-58 : Vol. 46 Issue. 1 (January 2026)

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Sarika Biswas1*, Puja Singh1 and Sonu Singh2

1. Amity University Haryana, Amity School of Earth and Environmental Science, Gurugram – 122 413, Haryana, India
2. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), New Delhi – 110 003, India

Abstract

This study aims to examine the socio-economic factors that influence e-waste generation in Gurgaon, India, focusing on income levels, employment status and consumer behaviour. Rapid industrialization and urbanization in Gurgaon have increased the use of information and communication technology (ICT) and consumer electronics, leading to higher e-waste production. The study provides clear evidence of the relationship between household income and e-waste management; it shows that as income rises, the ability to purchase more electronic devices grows and the likelihood of properly managing e-waste also increases. Employment in the technology sector was found to have the most significant impact on both the frequency of purchasing electronic devices and the capacity to dispose of e-waste effectively. Based on these findings, we conclude that socio-economic factors significantly influence e-waste management in urbanizing areas, particularly based on income levels and involvement in the technology sector. The study emphasizes that promoting environmental goals and implementing appropriate strategies to control e-waste generation and improve waste management standards are essential, especially for the rapidly growing urban areas worldwide.

Keywords

Environmental impact, E-waste, Gurgaon, Recycling, Socio-economic drivers, Waste management urbanization

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