Title: How to properly dispose of electronic devices
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Content: Microsoft has recommended KillDisk and DP Wiper on its page explaining how to dispose of old computers. You may also use other free encryption tools. Physical destruction of storage devices is also an option if you think that the data on the hard disk drive or phone card is valuable. If the data on your phone or computer can reveal secrets about you and you are not satisfied with disk wipe software, physical destruction of the data is a good option. Physically damage the hard disk drive or phones, tablets, etc., until you are sure that the data is beyond recovery. Other electronic devices like smart TVs or coffee makers should be reset to factory condition before being discarded; if you feel data on those devices is too important, you might consider physically destroying the devices
The above states how to destroy data before you dispose of electronic devices that belonged to you so that the data on their storage devices is irrecoverable. Dispose off electronic devices – The environmental factor
We had already written on this topic of how the computer and electronic devices can pollute both land and air, very often, making them unusable. For details, please read E-Waste Problem, Hazards and Solutions.