Write a short note on electronic waste. List the various sources of e- wastes and the problems associated with its disposal.

Explanation

Solid waste can be biodegradable recyclable non - biodegradable , and can be categoriesed as municipal wastes (se- wage), industrial waste, hospitals and nursing wastes and electronoc waste . Irrepairable computers, mobiles and other electronic goods are often known as 'e' waste.
Source of e-waste Majority of the developing countries like China, Pakistan and India import irrepairable electronic goods for their valuable metals like copper, nickel and gold.
Disposal of e- waste Such waste should be burried in landfills or incinerated , In developing countries, metal from e- waste is extracted manually . So during working with e-waste, one can expose with toxic substances present in it, and may get affected by skin diseases in future. However, recycling is the solution for the treatment of electronic waste.