E-waste is all electronic waste (examples: computers, TVs, cell phones, refrigerators, etc.). In 2013 the USA produced around 1.87 tons of e-waste.1 This type of waste can't generally simply be tossed in the junk and you need to be aware of how to safely get dispose of your electronics, especially computers, tablets, phones, and some other e-waste that can store your personal information.

1. 1. Check the state of your electrical item. Does despite everything it work? Assuming this is the case, consider giving your item. Schools, for instance, can often use refurbished computers. On the off chance that you run an office and are updating, gift of your computers, printers, etc. can be especially helpful.

2. In the event that you would prefer not to donate your e-waste item, consider selling it.

3. On the off chance that you don't feel your item can be sold through and through, you may be able to sell it to someone who can refurbish the item and afterward sell it on.

4. Alternatively you can give your item away for free. You can advertise your item on different websites, like Craigslist, to discover someone interested in your item.

5. Not sufficient to be donated/given away or sold? Then maybe recycling is the correct route for you.

6. On the off chance that you are getting freed of an old phone, ensure that your first cancel any service design and remove the sim card (the sim card ought to be shredded or sliced down the middle).

7. When possible, cell phones ought to be sent for refurbishment or recycling. "In 2009, approximately 38 percent of mobile devices collected for end-of-life management were reused or refurbished, and 62 percent were recycled for material recovery.