Electronic waste, also known as e-waste, is old or broken electronic items, like phones, computers, TVs, printers, and other electronic devices. E-waste is dangerous because it contains metals and chemicals that can be harmful when dumped in landfills. To help keep people and the environment safe, it is important to recycle e-waste instead of throwing it away. Recycling e-waste helps to save energy and natural resources and prevents pollution from entering the air and water.