Electronic waste (or e-waste) is electronic equipment that is no longer working or no longer needed, and includes: televisions, monitors, computers, printers, scanners, fax machines, stereo equipment, VCRs, DVD players, video cameras, telephones, cell phones, copy machines, video game consoles, and other items with circuit boards in them. Electronics include toxic components. These may include mercury, beryllium, cadmium, chromium, brominated flame retardants and more. It is important that these materials be kept from the landfill to protect our drinking water and air. Electronics also contain valuable materials, including gold and other metals, which are important to recover.

Question

All BUT ONE is an excellent way to prevent e-waste from entering local landfills.
Responses
A Recycle it. Contact a local electronics recycler that is a certified E-Steward.Recycle it. Contact a local electronics recycler that is a certified E-Steward.
B Take it back. Many companies have programs that will accept your end-of-life equipment.Take it back. Many companies have programs that will accept your end-of-life equipment.
C Disassemble it. Disassemble the equipment and dispose of the parts in the local landfill.Disassemble it. Disassemble the equipment and dispose of the parts in the local landfill.
D Donate it. Donate gently used equipment to non-profits that accept equipment for their own use or pass it on to their customers.

Answer 1

The option that is NOT an excellent way to prevent e-waste from entering local landfills is:

C. Disassemble it. Disassemble the equipment and dispose of the parts in the local landfill.

Disassembling and then disposing of e-waste parts in a landfill is harmful as it can release toxic materials into the environment. The other options (recycling, taking it back to companies, and donating) are all environmentally responsible practices for managing e-waste.