Confidence votes 261K. Electronics recycling has surfaced as a way to deal with e-waste or used electronics. Improper disposal of electronics can release toxins, such as, lead, mercury and chromium into the environment.Electronics recycling is when items are disassembled and disposed of properly.onfidence votes 261K. Electronics recycling has surfaced as a way to deal with e-waste or used electronics. Improper disposal of electronics can release toxins, such as, lead, mercury and chromium into the environment.