The twenty-first-century human beings are experiencing rampant growth of electronic devices. The increasing necessity of human society has been challenged by the explosive e-waste generation. In this connection, this research work focuses on e-waste awareness among households in Odisha. The research is based on primary data. Data has been gathered through an extensive household survey. Using a structured questionnaire, information is gathered from a heterogeneous group of households to assess their knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours concerning e-waste. Our findings reveal that mobile phones, televisions, cables, and chargers are the most prevalent e-waste items in households. The primary cause of e-waste is the upgradation in technology combined with a lack of proper repair services. The analysis reveals that most people are unaware of the hazardous substances in e-waste, with only some sections recognizing the potential risks posed by these substances. The study results also reveal that the majority of people either discard their obsolete devices in regular trash or sell them to scrap dealers. The challenges backed by demographic and socio-economic variables inhibiting the proper disposal practices have also been highlighted in the study. The findings of the study suggest an urgent need for heightened information and awareness campaigns, along with the establishment of additional collection points, recycling centres, and flexible policies and regulations for effective e-waste management.