The document discusses e-waste, which refers to electronic products like computers, phones, TVs that have reached the end of their useful life. E-waste is growing rapidly due to the increasing production and planned obsolescence of electronic equipment. It contains toxic heavy metals like lead, mercury, cadmium which can harm human health and the environment if e-waste is not disposed of properly. While landfilling and incineration are common disposal methods, recycling and reuse of e-waste is recommended to recover valuable materials and reduce environmental pollution.