31 Boeni, H Silva, U Ott, D. 2008 2008 Global Symposium on Recycling, Waste Treatment and Clean Technology Cancun, Mexico 12.10.2008 e-waste recycling, e-waste management, IT-waste, Latin America Latin America is facing a rapid increase in internet use along with fast growing computer sales.<br /> Penetration with electronic equipment is in some countries approaching the level of<br /> industrialized countries. There is an evident need to resolve the management of “end-of-life”<br /> computers and other electronic equipment. Several studies in Latin America assessed the<br /> increasing e-waste quantities and confirmed the importance of a sustainable e-waste<br /> management. This paper gives an overview on the status on e-waste management in Latin<br /> America, explains the challenges for establishing an e-waste management system in a developing<br /> country setting and highlights the social and economic potential and the possibilities of a<br /> regional approach.