Generation of electronic waste (e-waste) is increasing rapidly which causes significant challenges to its management. Many toxic and hazardous substances contained in e-waste pose hazards on the human health and environment via air, water and soil. The infrastructure to deal with e-waste is insufficient in terms of technology; Rudimentary and primitive techniques are used to treat more than 90 % of e-waste. Intensive study of the characteristics of various hazardous materials in e-waste essential to create the awareness among the people.