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E-waste Recycling
It may be obsolete and worthless to you, but don't throw away that old computer or TV. It's full of toxic compounds, also known as e-waste. The good news: there are lots of ways to properly dispose of e-waste, and there are even government incentives to do so. Find out how to get rid of e-waste the right way. You might also like to look at Home Entertainment

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How To Recycle Your Television Or Computer Monitor

How To Recycle Your Television Or Computer Monitor

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Questions Answered by our Experts

John Shegerian
John Shegerian-CEO, Electronic Waste Recyclers
Meet the Expert 
Electronic Waste 
  1. John Shegerian
  2. What is 'electronic waste' (e-waste)? 
  3. Why is e-waste a growing concern? 
  4. Why should I recycle my e-waste? 
  5. How much of the solid waste in landfills is e-waste? 
  6. Is it illegal to dispose of computers in the trash? 
  7. How long has e-waste recycling been around? 
  8. Who started the e-waste recycling movement? 
  9. What percentage of electronics today are being recycled properly? 
The Truth About Hazardous Waste 
  1. John Shegerian
  2. What is 'hazardous waste'? 
  3. Why is my old TV considered hazardous waste? 
  4. Why are the plastics found in e-waste dangerous for the environment? 
  5. Why are old cell phones an environmental concern? 
  6. What is a 'cathode ray tube' (CRT) monitor? 
  7. What chemicals may be found in my CRT monitor? 
The Chemicals In My Computer 
  1. John Shegerian
  2. What are 'Volatile Organic Compounds' (VOCs)? 
  3. What are 'Brominated Flame Retardants' (BFRs)? 
  4. What is 'Polyvinyl Chlorinated Biphenyl' (PCB)? 
  5. What is 'arsenic'? 
  6. What effects does arsenic have on the environment? 
  7. What is 'cadmium'? 
  8. What is 'mercury'? 
  9. What is 'lead'? 
  10. How much lead could a typical computer monitor contain? 
Responsibility For E-Waste 
  1. John Shegerian
  2. Do computer manufacturers pay for the recycling of e-waste? 
  3. How can I find out which computer manufacturers have recycling programs? 
  4. Does the government hold computer companies accountable for their electronic waste? 
  5. Do electronic retailers offer recycling programs? 
  6. What is 'producer responsibility' with regard to e-waste? 
  7. What types of e-recycling programs are the most effective? 
  8. How does the California e-waste recycling program work? 
Electronic Waste Facilities 
  1. John Shegerian
  2. What factors should I consider when choosing an electronic waste facility? 
  3. What types of electronic equipment can be recycled? 
  4. Can I recycle my plasma screen? 
  5. Which types of electronic equipment are the most difficult to recycle? 
  6. How can I find a local electronic recycling center? 
  7. How much does it cost me to use an e-waste facility? 
  8. What type of paperwork do I need to fill out when recycling my e-waste? 
  9. Will e-waste recycling facilities pick up my e-waste? 
  10. What happens to my electronic equipment at an e-waste facility? 
Preparing My Computer For Recycling 
  1. John Shegerian
  2. Do I have to erase all the information on my hard drive before recycling? 
  3. What is a 'Certificate of Destruction'? 
  4. What are US Department of Defense erasure standards? 
  5. How long does it take to recycle my e-waste? 
  6. What methods are used to track equipment through the e-waste recycling process? 
Electronic Waste Disposal 
  1. John Shegerian
  2. Where does my e-waste go after it leaves the recycling facility? 
  3. What happens to my old TV when I recycle it? 
  4. What happens to the circuit boards on my computer? 
  5. What happens to the plastics from electronics? 
  6. Are electronic waste facilities regulated under federal law? 
  7. How do I know if an electronic recycler is properly disposing of e-waste? 
  8. What are the penalties for improper e-waste disposal? 
  9. Why should I be concerned about the proper disposal of my e-waste? 
Government Incentives For E-Waste Recycling 
  1. John Shegerian
  2. Can I get tax benefits for recycling my electronic equipment? 
  3. Are there corporate tax credits for e-waste recycling? 
  4. What is an 'e-waste bill'? 
Regulations And Legislation Of E-Waste 
  1. John Shegerian
  2. What is the 'Electronic Waste Recycling Act of 2003'? 
  3. What is the 'Electronic Industries Alliance' (EIA)? 
  4. How many states enforce laws governing the safe disposal of CRT monitors? 
  5. What is the 'Basel Action Network' (BAN)? 
  6. What is the legal loophole in the Basel Convention? 
  7. What is the 'Electronic Recycler's Pledge of True Stewardship'? 
  8. Why is the Electronic Recycler's Pledge of True Stewardship necessary? 
  9. How can I find out which companies are part of the Electronic Recycler's Pledge of True Stewardship? 
  10. Does the Electronic Recycler's Pledge of True Stewardship cost me more money to recycle? 
  11. What is the 'Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition'? 
Advance Recovery Fees And E-Waste 
  1. John Shegerian
  2. What is an 'Advance Recovery Fee' (ARF) program? 
  3. How many states offer an advance recovery fee program? 
  4. Do I pay an advance recovery fee for electronics bought online? 
  5. What electronic manufacturers support advance recovery fee programs? 
E-Waste A Global Problem 
  1. John Shegerian
  2. Why is e-waste a global problem? 
  3. Why is it important to ban the export of hazardous e-waste? 
  4. How much of the e-waste in the US is exported to other countries? 
  5. Which countries are most affected by e-waste? 
  6. Are there any regulations in place to protect the workers in China, India and Africa from polluting e-waste? 

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