E-Waste Calculator
Calculate your electronic waste footprint, valuable materials lost, and environmental impact.
Annual Device Disposal
Enter the number of devices you dispose of or replace per year
Disposal Settings
5 years
Your E-Waste Over 5 Years
46.4 kg
9.3 kg per year
Comparison to Averages
vs Global Average (7.3 kg/yr)127%
vs US Average (21 kg/yr)44%
Device Breakdown
Smartphones (5.0)0.9 kg
Laptops (2.5)6.3 kg
Tablets (1.5)0.8 kg
Desktop PCs (1.0)10.0 kg
Monitors (1.0)8.0 kg
TVs (0.5)10.0 kg
Printers (0.5)6.0 kg
Small Electronics (15.0)4.5 kg
Valuable Materials
1.39g
Gold
7.0g
Silver
3248g
Copper
$149.87
Potential Recovery Value
Environmental Impact (mixed)
464.0g
Lead Leaching Risk
464k L
Water Pollution Risk
5568kg
CO2 Impact
$75
Resource Loss
Responsible Disposal Tips
Find certified e-waste recyclers: Look for e-Stewards or R2 certification
Manufacturer take-back: Many brands accept old devices for recycling
Donate working devices: Extend device life through donation
Data security: Wipe all personal data before disposal
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Editorial Note
MyCalcBuddy Editorial Team
This page is maintained as an educational calculator reference.
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Formula Source: Standard Mathematical References
by Various
🔄Last reviewed: May 2026
✓Formula checks are based on standard references and internal QA review.