Questions: What are CRT's? Why are they banned from
landfills and incinerators? Where can I recycle
them?
Answer:
Massachusetts has developed a solid waste ban, prohibiting the disposal of Cathode Ray
Tubes (CRTs). CRTs are the main component in
a television or computer monitor's display unit and contain several pounds of lead, a
toxic substance. When intact, CRTs pose
little or no environmental risk; when broken or destroyed, CRTs are considered a hazardous
waste. Recycling old televisions and computer
monitors or donating them for reuse ensures that CRTs are kept out of landfills and
incinerators where their destruction releases lead into the environment. For a list of companies that recycle computers,
consult the Recycling
Services Directory (available online at WasteCap's publications page) or
contact WasteCap at (617) 236-7715. |
