Abstract
Leachate from open dumping sites is found to be a major threat towards carcinogenic chemical footprint. The present study was conducted to evaluate the supply of various chemicals from electronic and battery (E&B) waste in dumping sites. Various types of E&B waste from household sources are regularly mixed with municipal solid waste (MSW). This study reports the presence of various types of primary and secondary pollutants in MSW from E&B waste. The major organic compounds found in the leachate were various phthalates, pyrrolidone and succinimidederivatives which may be due to the presence of e-toys and battery waste in the landfill. Intrusion of leachate containing these toxic compounds into river and groundwater systems leads to health implications like reproductive and developmental disorders, endocrine disruption and even cancer. It is concluded that a proper E&B waste management is necessary to ensure human and ecological health.
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