The frequent disposal of e-waste into landfill also has economic impacts. Valuable metals and resources are being put into landfill, the disposal of e-waste costing over 260 million US dollars every year. 

 

Furthermore, the improper disposal of e-waste sees the e-waste recycling and refurbishment industries left disregarded and strained for resources. The lack of investment into these industries stunt the creation of potential e-waste recycling jobs and deter companies from improving and implementing better methods of recycling, making operations less cost efficient.