Electronic waste lingers in the homes of millions of Poles. Some of us, during  major clean-ups, decide to get rid of electronic waste by throwing it into the  trash bin, and then into standard waste containers, which is a mistake.  According to the current legal regulations, such an act can result in a fine  of up to 5000 zlotys. What exactly is electronic waste, and what are the basic  principles of e-recycling that should be followed?