In the Philippines, there are four major modes of final disposal of electronics; reused, recycled,
stored and landfilled. However, there is no available data, official or otherwise, that
determined the volume or percentage of E-waste stream that goes to particular mode of
disposal. Landfilling remains the most popular means of final disposal for most waste types,
including E-waste, especially those are not captured by the informal recyclers for further
processing. E-wastes along with other bulky electronic products, known as “white goods” in the
Philippines required a significant volume of landfill space. Presently, Metropolitan Manila and
its surrounding provinces are facing serious shortage of landfill space for its municipal wastes
alone, and indiscriminate throwing of solid wastes is commonly practiced. Municipal solid
waste mixed up with E-waste scraps may end up in creeks, ravines and water-bodies and
contribute to potential contamination in soil and water bodies. Electronics contain various
hazardous and toxic materials and the continued improper waste disposal may pose a serious
public threat in the future.