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Flat TV: How to recycle all this analog

If you watch television and have an old CRT (CRT) or an analog TV, you probably has heard that in February 2009, you must have purchased a converter box to watch television programming in general. Most of us already enjoy digital television programming, satellite / cable and not have to do much to prepare for change. However, if you're among the 20 million households who have not take advantage of these services, but rather watches TV using an antenna, you will not be able to receive any programming after midnight February 17, 2009.

CRT TV owners can choose to buy a converter with a coupon of government subsidies to buy or can buy a TV new model capable of adapting to change to digital, as a LCD or plasma.

Change Congress provided for the transition to all-digital television is implemented for several reasons:

1. better picture quality and sound is available with digital television

2. Other options are available with free digital TV channel

3. Transition to free up more spectrum that can be used for emergency services.

What is the problem?

Because many homes may in fact get rid of your old TV, there is growing concern about how to deal with these models over televisions. It is estimated that 75 percent of unused and broken televisions are stored away rather than recycled or disposed. Keep an old one is not really about good idea. Older CRT sets contain four to eight pounds of toxic lead, something strong enough to keep lying around their garage. In addition, the launch of TVs in landfills is not too aware of the environment is because lead can leech into the soil and groundwater if broken. Recycling can help prevent rejection of the dangerous driver.

In addition, TVs are large, clumsy, non-biodegradable objects that absorb large amounts of landfill space of our nation. Many states have begun to prohibit or limit the ability to have electronic devices in landfills. California, for example, was one of the first states to adopt a law prohibiting the release of the TV age, followed by several other states. The website of the Environmental Protection Agency can give you more information limitations in your area.

How can you recycle your TV?

There are a number of different options for CRTs and analog TV owners who want their pools as the most socially and environmentally responsible. Before you give your TV to one of these organizations or companies without But some simple questions to check that they conform to provincial or local disposal of electronic products and ship hazardous waste to a facility that specializes in removing those things safe and legal.

Make a donation to charity, is as follows: Consider giving your TV to a local church or charity hospital. They may be willing to remove his hands as he took his house. You can contact the Alliance-mail Industry to get a list of local and national organizations that accept electronics.

Local Goodwill thrift stores: Stores savings will generally have an old TV, since it is in working condition. If you do not know where to start, just to make some calls to see who might be interested.

Electronic Retailers: Some retailers, like Best Buy, Circuit City and Office Depot will work with television manufacturers to sponsor in-store collection of televisions, computers and other electronic devices. This service is usually free or there may be a small charge. This is an option incredibly convenient for people who want to have a TV and get a new one in the store. Some retailers may even choose the TV age when delivering a new one.

~ Ben Anton, 2008

About the Author

Ben Anton lives in Portland, OR. Learn more about
LCD flat panel televisions
and the 2009 digital transition by visiting Ronny’s
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