The question of e-waste has become a major worldwide challenge. In the last decade the intense technological evolution, besides contributing to the tasks' practices, has contributed to the unbridled consumption of society and, consequently, to the high disposability of electronics. This reality has raised the question about environmental degradation and its consequences on human health, due to the incorrect disposal of this type of product, because it is composed of non-biodegradable materials. The perspective of the future professor of Natural Sciences under the focus of environmental preservation will imply better living conditions, as it will contribute to the formation of more critical and active subjects in society. The objectives of this research were to verify how the technological waste is presented in the conception of the future teachers of Natural Sciences; identify if future teachers are aware of the orientations regarding the destination of technological waste; identify the risks of inappropriate waste of technological waste; and identify if future teachers know of the environmental impacts caused by waste electrical and electronic. In order to reach these objectives we performed a qualitative research and as a data collection instrument we used a questionnaire. The subjects of the research were 19 graduates of the Natural Sciences course. Data were analyzed using the principles of content analysis. With the research, we observe that the consulted graduates do not know very little about the subject, although it is a subject that is routinely dealt with in daily life. Many are unaware of the consequences of improper disposal of electronic waste and how the correct disposal could recover the value of the products after the end of their useful life. This demonstrates the need for ongoing investment and training for teachers.
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