2006 Ivory Coast toxic waste dump of Leigh Day & Co said, "This has been a disaster on a monumental scale. We hold Trafigura fully to account for all the deaths and injuries that have resulted from the dumping of their waste." In response, Trafigura announced on Monday 2006 that it had started libel proceedings against British lawyer Martyn Day, of Leigh Day & Co. On 20 September 2009, both cases were dropped in an out-of-court settlement. Trafigura announced it would pay more than to claimants, noting that 20 independent experts had examined the case but were "unable to identify a link". The package would be
Illegal dumping only the “largest e-waste dumping site”, it also generates large amounts of e-waste. In 2006, China produced 1.3 kg of e-waste per capita. The informal e-waste sector lacks formal government oversight and pays its workers low wages while using recycling practices that expose both workers and the environment to toxic materials. Toxic substances are found in leachates, particulate matter, ashes, fumes, wastewater, and effluents generated during dumping, dismantling, and burning throughout the recycling process. Particles emitted are carried through the air and deposited nearby recycling centers and in surrounding areas. Leachates and wastewater infiltrate the soil, drinking water, livestock, and