electronics disposal

[ih-LEK-TRAN-iks dih-SPOH-zuhl]
nounpl: electronics disposals
descarte de eletrônicos
1. the process of safely discarding or getting rid of electronic waste such as computers, phones, televisions, and other devices
Electronics disposal is important for environmental protection and resource recovery.
O descarte de eletrônicos é importante para a proteção ambiental e recuperação de recursos.
2. the management and treatment of obsolete or broken electronic equipment through recycling or proper waste management facilities
Many cities now have dedicated electronics disposal programs to reduce e-waste.
Muitas cidades agora têm programas dedicados ao descarte de eletrônicos para reduzir resíduos eletrônicos.
In Brazil, electronics disposal has become increasingly important with growing awareness of environmental issues and government regulations on e-waste. Many Brazilian cities now have collection points and recycling programs. In the USA, particularly in NYC, electronics disposal is mandated by law with specific collection days and facilities. Portugal and the EU have strict regulations (REEE Directive) regarding electronic waste management, making it a more formalized process than in Brazil.
NYC Slang
e-waste drop-off
Synonyms / Sinônimos
e-waste disposalelectronic waste managementtech waste disposalequipment recycling
Antonyms / Antônimos
electronics retentiondevice hoarding

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
descarte de eletrônicos
most common term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
descarte de eletrônicos / gestão de lixo eletrônico
both terms are used interchangeably
São Paulo
descarte de eletrônicos
commonly used in municipal environmental programs
Portugal
eliminação de resíduos eletrónicos / gestão de REEE
REEE (Resíduos de Equipamentos Elétricos e Eletrónicos) is the official EU term used

Related Words

e-wasterecyclinglandfillelectronic wastehazardous wasteenvironmental protectionsustainability

Related Idioms & Phrases

take out the electronic trash
responsibly dispose of tech
recycle your gadgets
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