WHAT IS ELECTRONIC WASTE?
06.04.2025
The Electronic waste, or technological waste is all electronic or electrical devices that have reached the end of their useful life for one reason or another and end up being discarded. The waste usually consists of computers, televisions, cell phones, home appliances, electric toys, video game consoles, among others. Electronic waste is one of the biggest environmental problems since the toxic chemicals they contain, such as lead, mercury, and cadmium, can contaminate water and land.
Some examples of electronic waste are:
1. Laptops and Desktop Computers
2. Televisions
3. Batteries
4. Game Consoles
5. Chargers and Cables
6. Old Smartphones
7. Printers and Scanners
