How To Recycle Your Television Or Computer Monitor

Step 1: Haul It In

You can easily find an electronic recycling drop-off center by going online and checking out www.earth911.org. Depending on where you live, the electronic recycling center may pick up your monitor or television for you.

Step 2: Tech Tag

Make sure to ask your electronic waste facility to properly de-manufacture your old TV or computer monitor into glass, plastic and metal. Check with the facility and see if you can monitor the de-manufacturing process. These properly separated components will not only be kept from the landfills, but they can then be turned into new computer monitors and TV sets.

Step 3: Get Proof

One of the most important things to ask for when you take your old TV or computer monitor in to be recycled is a Certificate of Destruction. This will prevent any of the dangerous and toxic components from being improperly shipped off to third world countries or dumped in a local landfill. Fill out the necessary paperwork and the e-waste facility will issue you a Certificate of Destruction as well as a copy of your invoice.