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But even modern LCD monitors contain many different metals and chemicals that are perfectly safe when they are contained. But even small amounts of them in the open air canseriously damage animals, plants, and humans.

I strongly suggest starting your recycling effort with GreenCitizen, and even if they aren"t close enough to deal with your old computer screen, laptop, or other devices, our Green Directory will be able to point you to your closest service.

Technology is constantly evolving, bringing us new and better devices that leave us questioning what we ever thought was so great about those old ones in the first place. Last year’s mobile phones, TVs, and computers that use LCD screens are now dated by ever-improving models and a better grade of LCD – so replacing and upgrading the technology is important.

So, what should we do with these old devices and LCD hardware with a lifespan of 10-20 years that we now have lying sad and forgotten in the corner, in the attic, or out on the curb? Recycle them, of course! LCDs have their own regulations for recycling, so here are some tips on how to recycle your old LCD screens and devices.

LCDs that were manufactured before 2009 use cold cathode fluorescent lamps (CCFLs) to backlight the display. These CCFL displays contain mercury, which makes them hazardous to dispose of or incinerate. Other electronic products can contain hazardous chemicals, such as heavy metals and brominated flame retardants. These materials can leak out of landfills and into groundwater, streams, etc., or can be transformed into “super toxicants” while being incinerated. Throwing away these types of devices can clearly be harmful, even today. There are still some harmful chemicals and materials inside electronic devices that will damage the environment if they aren’t disposed of properly—and many times, they aren’t.

Another big problem is that because of the turn-over rate of these electronic devices, LCD screens are just left sitting in landfills. Since they need to be disposed of in certain ways, they’re left to sit and waste away, taking up space in the landfills. Many states have laws prohibiting the disposal of electronic waste in landfills. Because of that, LCDs are likely to sit and rot, or be incinerated in large quantities. They also could be shipped off to other countries that don’t have these prohibiting laws, which is definitely not the best solution to the problem.

One option for a truly broken product is to take it to an electronics shop or store to see if it can be refurbished. Instead of claiming a lost cause when a screen breaks, see if it can be fixed. Apple has a service where they will take your old and broken phone and use it as part of the study to help improve the next product they’re trying to create.

Since the issue was raised, there has been much research performed on the best method for recycling LCD screens. Different facilities have different ideas, practices and processes. Some of these processes include removing the hazardous waste materials from the screens/monitors; others believe in completely taking apart the device/screen piece by piece and seeing what can be resold or refurbished, then disposing of the rest in environmentally friendly ways.

Almost 98% of an LCD monitor can be recycled. All plastics are removed to be recycled into new products. Printed circuit boards can be recovered from LCD recycling and smelted to recover valuable metals, while cabling is stripped to reclaim copper and other metals.

Considering how frequently we get new electronic devices, being smart about LCD recycling can make a huge difference. General Digital encourages all of its customers to recycle their used computer monitors and televisions. Learn more about e-cycling from Maryland’s Department of the Environment, and Maine’s Department of Environmental Protection.

Short-lived electronic devices have become a significant waste stream. This waste is a potential source of valuable metals, but only a small portion is currently recycled. A common electronic waste is the liquid-crystal display (LCD) screen used in computers and televisions. LCDs contain two glass plates sandwiching a liquid-crystal mixture. The outer plate surfaces are covered with polarizer films, but the inner plate surfaces contain a functional indium tin oxide film. Indium is a critical raw material with limited supplies and high costs. Several possible recycling methods have been developed to recover indium but purity remains low.

Exemptions: Large console TVs and large projection screen TVs are different. Contact the Streets Division office if you have one of these television types to discuss your options.

* Open to the general public; $110 minimum disposal fee “for a pick up truck’s worth of stuff (up to a ton) and $301 for anything larger than a pick up truck.” (call to confirm price)

Unfortunately, the City of Champaign is not aware of any local recycling center that accepts cooking fats and oils.  Some restaurants have grease disposal bins; perhaps they might allow you to dispose of your used oil in their bin.

CCES is a non-profit community organization focused on providing safe and convenient disposal options to area residents for household materials that may pose potential health or environmental problems.  For more information regarding CCES and their efforts, you can visit

Staff receives numerous inquiries regarding paint disposal. Oil-based paint is accepted at the annual Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Events, however, latex/water-based paint is NOT toxic, and therefore, it is NOT accepted at the HHW Collection Events.  Latex/water-based paints can be disposed of by using the methods below:

Staff receives numerous inquiries regarding paint disposal. Oil-based paint is accepted at the annual Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Events, however, latex/water-based paint is NOT toxic, and therefore, it is NOT accepted at the HHW Collection Events.  Latex/water-based paints can be disposed of by using the methods below:

* Open to the general public; $110 minimum disposal fee “for a pick up truck’s worth of stuff (up to a ton) and $301 for anything larger than a pick up truck.” (call to confirm price)

* Open to the general public; $110 minimum disposal fee “for a pick up truck’s worth of stuff (up to a ton) and $301 for anything larger than a pick up truck.” (call to confirm price)

Ames residents are not currently regulated for the disposal of e-waste; however, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requires businesses to treat computer monitors (CRTs) and TVs as hazardous waste.

Goodwill Industries, 3718 Lincoln Way, Ames, accepts ONLY WORKING, FLAT SCREEN TVs that are cable-ready; no console or old tube-style TVs. They will accept computer monitors (and any other computer componentssuchastower, mouse, keyboard, printers, etc.) for refurbishing/resale and recycling, at no charge.

It is illegal in Oregon to dispose of computers, monitors and TVs in the garbage or at disposal sites such as landfills, incinerators and transfer stations. Anyone knowingly disposing of these items can be fined.

The purpose of the disposal ban, which went into effect January 2010, is to require people to reuse or recycle these items. Reuse and recycling saves energy, conserves resources and reduces greenhouse gas emissions and other environmental impacts. In addition, requiring manufacturers to take responsibility for end-of-life management of their products encourages them to design products with less waste and fewer toxics.

Disposal sites cannot accept computers, monitors and TVs for disposal. A recycling depot located at a landfill, transfer station or other site may accept them for recycling. Check with the facility first.

• wood cabinetry around television                                • flat front surface                                                          • plastic or “plexi” screen surface                                   • cathrode ray tube removed from TV case

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