- That you can’t throw your televisions or computer monitors away? Do you know why? There is lead in the picture tube in television sets, computer monitors, and other video display devices that is there to protect us from radiation dangers
- That the lead in video display devices accounts for 20% of the tube, which is approximately 4-6 pounds of lead per unit
- That the lead in your video display device that is there to protect you is actually an extremely toxic metal, which poses serious public health and safety risks
- That exposure to this lead can cause damage to the central nervous system, blood system, and is demonstrated to have negative effects on the brain development of children
- That California was the first state to adopt legislation that makes it mandatory for consumers and businesses alike to recycle equipment that has a Cathode Ray Tube (your picture tube)
- That there are FREE and CONVENIENT ways to recycle your picture tubes and electronic waste
- That e-waste is a valuable source of secondary raw materials if treated properly, but if not treated properly is a major source of toxins
- That rapid technology change, low initial cost, and even planned obsolescence have resulted in a fast growing problem
- That the EPA estimates that three quarters of all computers sold in the US remain stockpiles in garages, closets, or other forms of storage Of this total market only 13% is recycled or reused.
- That recent studies estimate that the number of these unused obsolete computers is as high as 680 million units, equivalent to 34 billion pounds of obsolete CRTs in the US
- That California Integrate Waste Management Board estimates that there is approximately 350 million pounds of CRT stockpiled in California households and business warehouses currently eligible for recycling This is in addition to the 120 million pounds of e-waste that comes on line for recycling annually
- That it is estimated that between 2006 and 2015 another 680 million computers and laptops will be sold in the US
- Hundreds of thousands of computers, monitors, televisions and other electronic items are replaced in California every year. This "e-waste" contains valuable materials and can be hazardous if not disposed of properly. Visit http://www.erecycle.org/ to learn how to protect our environment and create new jobs in California.
What is Electronic Waste?
Computer Monitors
Computers
Laptops
Televisions
Printers
PC Printers
PC Boards
Keyboards
Mice
Cables
Cords
Hard Drives
Power Supplies
Stereo Components
Zip Drives
Telephones & Cell Phones
Radios
DVD/VCR Players
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