Each year, Americans dump cell phones containing worth over $60 million in gold and silver. E-waste comprises 2% of the waste in America’s landfills. Shockingly, 70% of all toxic waste is comprised of e-waste. Americans throw away 14 million mobile devices each year. Few people realize these devices contain precious metals like gold and silver. On an annual basis, Americans toss $60 million in gold and silver straight into the trash.