So, What Exactly is E-waste?

​E-waste is basically waste/trash related to electricity. If it’s powered by electricity (e.g. batteries, cable), it’s considered e-waste. Common e-waste in your household may include mobile phones, computers, refrigerators, etc. But why do we need to recycle e-waste? Many types of e-waste contain harmful substances that can pollute and/or contaminate the environment. Also, e-waste contains precious metals, such as gold and silver, that can be reused. 
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What Types of E-waste are There?

PHONES

LAPTOPS

BATTERIES

HOUSEHOLD ITEMS

THERE IS A WAY

Reduce

Don't purchase products to simply "upgrade" if your electronics still work.

Reuse

If you don't need an electronic device, don't store it in the corner of your house. Donate/give it to someone else.

Recycle

​For a list of recycling centers and ideas, please click here. ​

​Written by Joshua Lou, California, USA