Durban - Disposing of harmful electronic waste (e-waste) with everyday refuse is harmful to the environment and a waste of money that could be made through recycling.
National e-Waste Collection Day on Saturday was aimed at raising awareness about best practice in disposing of these items instead of their ending up in landfill or on illegal dump sites.
E-waste contains hazardous material that can affect the environment and human health if not handled correctly.
Lene Ecroignard, of the e-Waste Association of SA (eWasa), said the organisation was using the day to get the message out.
“(The) government is working on regulations… which will be enforced, but in the interim, we’re encouraging people to recycle,” said Ecroignard.
Appliances such as fridges, washing machines, toasters, kettles and hairdryers, computers and computer accessories, electronic toys, gaming consoles, TVs, cables, fluorescent tubes and batteries may be taken to Makro, Incredible Connection and Hi Fi stores.
Pick n Pay stores take batteries and ink cartridges. – Daily News