What happens if e-waste is not disposed off properly?
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E waste contains a lot of toxic elements. If electronics is not disposed properly or if it is recycled using wrong methods, these toxic elements are released in an uncontrolled manner. This can cause air, water and soil pollution. ... This triggers leaching from the cell which then contaminates the soil
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E-waste contains a host of hazardous materials such as lead, cadmium, and mercury. ... Most of this waste ends up either taking up space in landfills that could be used for waste that is actuallynon-recyclable, or it gets shipped off to developing countries where it is improperly dealt with
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