What is the proper procedure for disposing/recycling computer monitors and televisions?
Computer monitors, televisions, and even ATM machines and video cameras have a cathode ray tube (CRT) or “picture tube” that converts electronic signals into visual images. California banned the landfill disposal of CRT’s because each one contains an average of 4 to 8 pounds of lead. Although there are no health hazards associated with handling intact, unbroken computer monitors or televisions, it is important to keep them out of our landfills where they can contaminate soil and groundwater. Here’s the good news; there are an increasing number of safe and legal options for both disposal and recycling of E-waste. The Liberty Recycling Yard (located at 2265 Jimmy Durante Boulevard in Del Mar) is available to handle electronic waste with a charge of 50 cents per pound. The center is open Tuesday through Saturday between the hours of 8-4 and is closed for lunch each day. Their phone number is (858) 481-2223.
