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Global e-waste generation by type 2016

Generation of electronic waste worldwide in 2016, by type (in million metric tons)

The data shows the volume of electronic waste generated worldwide in 2016, by type of waste. In this year, over seven million metric tons of electronic waste from temperature exchange equipment was produced globally. The majority of e-waste generated around the world are from small electronic equipment.

Small equipment	16.8
Large equipment	9.2
Temperature exchange equipment	7.6
Screens	6.6
Small IT	3.9
Lamps	0.7

Global e-waste generation by type 2016

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