Frequently Asked Questions

E-waste refers to electronic products nearing the end of their "useful life", for example, computers, televisions, VCRs, stereos, copiers, and fax machines. Many of these products can be reused, refurbished, or recycled.

In 2003, the Electronic Waste Recycling Act established a funding system for the collection and recycling of certain electronic wastes. The law seeks to regulate the importation, manufacture, processing, handling, storage, transportation, sale, distribution, use, treatment, and disposal of toxic chemicals and hazardous wastes that pose risks to human health and the environment.

Computers, mobile devices, televisions, sound systems, chargers and even household appliances are all recyclable, yet they can also be the most dangerous materials dumped inside a landfill, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. When improperly disposed of, the heavy metals, plastics and glass in e-waste can pollute the air or seep into waterways.

By properly and safely recycling e-waste, we can help reduce the need to mine for raw materials and ensure that potentially dangerous and toxic materials found in e-waste doesn’t end up in landfill where it can cost substantial damages to our environment and to our health.