Discarded computers and other electronic items comprise electronic waste. E-waste contains various metals; like copper, iron, nickel, gold, silver, etc. and plastic.
Sources of E-waste: Computers, printers, scanners, webcam, mobile phones, music players, e-reader, etc.
Problems associated with disposal of e-waste:
- Dumping of e-waste will result in accumulation of plastic on land.
- Extraction of metals; like iron or gold involves incineration of plastic components which creates many polluting substances.
Manual handling of e-waste can be harmful for workers.