How to correctly dispose of unwanted electronic and electrical waste

Before opting to recycle old machines and devices, you should consider repairing or donating them. — AFP Relaxnews

According to the most recent report by the Global E-waste Monitor, which was drafted in partnership with the United Nations University, the average European generates 16.2 kilogrammes of e-waste (discarded electronics and electrical items) per year.

With all the accidents that befall smartphones and tablets, and the never-ending need for up-to-date computers and household appliances, our societies buy and throw away high-tech items at an astonishing rate. Once discarded, this e-waste, as it is called, becomes a major environmental hazard. Here are some tips on how to correctly recycle unwanted electronics.