Q.49 Write a short note on electronic waste. List the various Sources or e-wastes and the problems associated with its disposal.

Ans. Solid waste can be biodegradable recyclable non-biodegradable and can be Categorised as municipal wastes (sewage). industrial waste, hospitals, and nursing wastes, and electronic waste. IrrepairaDle computers, mobiles, and other electronic goods are often Known as e-waste or electronic waste

source or e-waste Majority of the developing countries like China, Pakistan, and India port irreparable electronic goods for their valuable metals like copper, nickel, and gold.

Disposal of e-waste Such waste should be buried in landfills or incinerated. In developing countries, metal from e-waste is extracted manually. So, during working with e-waste, one can expose to toxic Substances present in it and may get affected by skin diseases in the future. However, recycling is the only solution for the treatment of electronic waste.