Where to Recycle Your Old TVs and Computers
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Each year millions of electronic products and devices, that includes computers, laptops, TVs, smartphones, microwave ovens, game consoles, printers, old chargers and other household appliances are tossed in the trash like empty milk cartons. What you may not know is that most of these devices contain usable materials like copper, metals, plastic, glass, and aluminum.
These same devices also contain extremely hazardous components like lead, cadmium and mercury, that when tossed in the trash, leak toxic chemical into the air we breathe, and into the water we drink. When you recycle these devices, they are often dismantled, the usable and hazardous materials are removed, which helps to reduce waste, prevent toxic chemicals from polluting the environment and conserve natural resources in the process, thereby reducing technology environmental footprint. In short, recycling is a very good thing.
Texas has manufacturer take-back laws for both computers and televisions. Many of these offer mail-back programs at no cost to you! This is the easiest way to recycle your old computer or TV. To find out information on each program please visit the links below. Once there, find the manufacturer of the item you want to recycle and follow the link to the business page for recycling information. Look for mail back options once there. Most provide a free shipping label that you put on the box with the item and mail-back. This cost is covered by manufacturer per state law.
Looking to recycle a TV? Check here: https://www.tceq.texas.gov/p2/recycle/electronics/tv_recycling.html#S; or Call: 1-855-TV-Recycle
Looking to recycle a computer? Check here: https://www.tceq.texas.gov/p2/recycle/electronics/manufacturer-list.html#A; or Call: 512-239-3143
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