The practice of reusing products can be a health hazard for people in developing countries who make a living by dismantling discarded products to extract usable parts.

Many products contain hazardous materials such as lead and mercury, which can be released during the dismantling process and pose serious health risks to the workers handling them, as well as to the surrounding community and environment. This practice, commonly known as informal recycling or e-waste scavenging, is prevalent in developing countries where there is a high demand for used electronic products and a lack of proper disposal and recycling infrastructure. While it provides income for many people, especially those living in poverty, it also exposes them to dangerous toxins that can cause respiratory disease, neurological damage, and other health problems.