In Japan wastes are broadly divided into industrial and
non-industrial wastes. E-wastes are recognized as “bulky trash”
among non-industrial wastes. Classification of wastes in China
is clarified here in an organized manner, after the examination
of laws related to wastes in China and based on the information
disclosed on the website of China’s Ministry of Environmental
Protection 3). Wastes are roughly classified under three
categories; non-industrial, industrial, and hazardous wastes,
with e-wastes being recognized as “electrical and electronic
wastes” among non-industrial wastes.