Alternative scheme for handling reversely the waste of mobile phone in Bandung, Indonesia

Abstract

Waste and other second-hand goods management in Indonesia is still not properly considered, while used products still have their economic value. One of waste and other second-hand goods that are not handled properly is the E-waste. E-waste is defined as the rubbish of electronic products. Mobile phone is one of the electronic products that are almost used by most of Indonesian people, ranging from people who have low income to people who have very high income. The influence of lifestyle also makes mobile phone lifespan is very short. The high level of consumption and short life time make mobile phones are not used accordingly and become waste. If mobile phone waste is not managed properly then the waste will accumulate and can damage our nature, because almost all mobile phone components are un-organic materials. Used mobile phone still have economic value and some of their components can be recycled or reused. Therefore this study will design reverse handling management of the mobile phones that are not used anymore from the hands of consumers in Indonesia. The main strategy is in-lined with Reverse Logistics concept where value recovery and proper disposal become the main consideration. In this design, a focused strategy will be discussed throughout the stakeholders who will be involved in the return process so the process can run effectively and efficiently. It is considered very important because most of the components of a mobile phone can be recycled or reused and it can reduce the retrieval of raw materials from nature. Just imagine what would happen if our universe is constantly exploited. Besides, these problems will certainly have an impact on our natural resources balance. If this strategy is successfully implemented then we will certainly take part in the preservation of nature.