E-waste is a growing problem that puts both human health and the environment at risk.
Each year, 100 million electronic devices become obsolete and most are discarded into landfills. The degradation of these devices can release toxic materials into the environment. E-waste now accounts for more than 40% of the lead and 70% of the metals in U.S. landfills.
Congressman Thompson formed the bipartisan E-Waste Working Group to develop a national approach for properly disposing e-waste.
Recent Action
In September 2006, the E-Waste Working Group brought together the nation’s largest e-waste stakeholders to develop a solution to the growing problem of obsolete electronics disposal. Learn more.
