Where to Recycle Your Old TVs and Computers
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 to name a few.
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, that we end up breathing in, and into the water we end up drinking. 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, conserve natural resources in the process, thereby reducing technology environmental footprint.
In short, recycling is a very good thing. At Houston Organic Cleaning Service, every product, every ingredient we use are earth friendly. We see no reason to harm the earth that sustains us all. Donating or recycling these electronics, conserves our natural resources and avoids air and water pollution, as well as greenhouse gas emissions that are caused by manufacturing virgin materials.
Did you know? 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. Look for mail back options once there. Most provide a free shipping label that you just 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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