In 2012, the total e-waste generated in Malaysia was approximately 10–15% of the total generated scheduled waste, and its value is expected to increase when the collection of household e-waste is fully implemented. A major reason for the rapid generation of e-waste is the high rate of obsolescence in the electronics market. Most electronic goods have very short lifespans and are routinely replaced every two years by either discarding or exporting to developing countries as second-hand merchandise.