Electronic Waste is the improper disposal of electrical products such as microwaves, cells phones, computers, and light bulbs. If you have ever throw away an electrical device you are guilty of having contributed to the electronic waste that is quickly becoming a major issue in our world.

Many times more advanced countries will ship out e-waste to developing countries, which causes more harm than good. Since these developing countries may not have the safest methods of disposal, toxic chemicals can be created by the used electronics and be emitted into the country’s environment.

Although it may seem like your community does not have any way to make proper disposal of electronic waste easier, there are options that do make it convenient to properly recycle electric products. Below are a few methods listed that can be found in ever community.