The methods for disposing of e- trash are imperfect and may result in detrimental effects to the environment and humans. Many discarded machines contain usable parts which could be salvaged and combined with other used equipment to create a working unit. When e-waste is disposed of in landfills, toxins can leach into groundwater or nearby water bodies. For instance, lead can leach from landfills into drinking water supplies, and mercury can leach into surrounding soils. Landfills and incineration are currently major exposure pathways for humans to the hazardous chemicals found in e-waste. The future of e-waste management depends not only on the effectiveness of local government, the operator of recycling services, but also on the attitude of citizens, and on the key role of manufactures and bulk consumers to shape and develop community participation. Lack of civic sense and awareness among city residents will be a major hurdle to keep e- waste out of municipal waste stream. It is estimated that by 2011, 4.7 lakh tones of e-waste will be generated in India. Effective reprocessing technology, which recovers the valuable materials with minimal environmental impact, is very expensive. The crude methods followed by the unauthorized dealers such as Acidification, Open burning provides half way treatment to the rising problem which will further lead to grave health hazards.Lets wake up before its too late...
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