The Electronics TakeBack Coalition estimates that between 50% and 80% of electronics recycled domestically are shipped overseas.

FORBES: Scavenging World's Mega-Dumps for Precious E-Waste

Asian countries like China and Vietnam as well as African countries like Ghana and Nigeria receive the bulk of the waste, according to research by the TakeBack Coalition.

FORBES: Scavenging World's Mega-Dumps for Precious E-Waste