: waste consisting of discarded electronic products (such as computers, televisions, and cell phones)

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If not, recycle them as e-waste. Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2025 The company says its services, available in Singapore and Malaysia, include refurbishing, repairing and recycling devices to extend their life, offering an alternative to e-waste. Forbes Asia Team, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025 As of January 1, 2025, the Basel Convention initiated international restrictions on global e-waste shipments, in part to prevent improper recycling practices. Bob Woods, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2025 The plan will also look for better strategies to reach a statewide 50% recycling rate and manage waste materials, including recyclables, organics, e-waste, textiles, construction and demolition debris, and emerging waste streams. Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for e-waste

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First Known Use

1999, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of e-waste was in 1999

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“E-waste.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/e-waste. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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