Date of Publication :11th January 2018

Abstract: The electronic goods that are dumped out or unwanted are referred to e-waste or Electronic waste. There is production of around 50 million tons of e-wastes each year. There are potentials for hazards depending on the situation, depending on their type of reaction. Discarded computers, batteries, and other electro-chemical waste can produce undesirable results. So in addition to other physical wastes, it's important to be aware of e-wastes. The situation is worrying as India produces approximately 1.5 lakh tones of e-waste annually and almost all of them find their way into the informal sector as there is currently no structured alternative available. This paper discusses the present scenario of e-waste management and possible e-waste handling strategies in India. Developed countries export this waste to developing countries such as China and some Asian nations, where environmental standards are low, are the most important recipients of e-waste which in most cases, is processed illicitly. The environmental burden of e-waste is born by people that live in developing countries

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