Television Recycling
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Texas Television Recycling ProgramThe rules for the program were adopted by the commission on March 28, 2012, and are now available in Title 30 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 328, Subchapter J. Under the new program, retailers are required to provide television recycling information to consumers starting July 1, 2012. Find a Television RecyclerThe following links offer various levels of television recycling. If your TV manufacturer does not have a recycling program, you can look for a recycler in your area, using the links below. These links take you off the TCEQ website Cleanup.Org where you can search for a recycling facility by material and location. Consumer education resourcesWhile this page lists resources to learn more about recycling televisions, it is not a comprehensive list. "What Should I Do With My Analog TV?" What Do I Do With It Now? A Quick Guide to Recycling Resources Plug In to eCycling (U.S. EPA) E-cycling Central (Electronic Industries Alliance) How to extend the life of your analog televisionOn June 12, 2009, all full-power television stations in the United States stopped analog broadcasts. Televisions with a digital tuner, cable, or satellite were not affected by the transition.If you decide to buy a digital TV and no longer want your old analog set, look for opportunities to recycle it. The least expensive way to extend the life of your analog set is by purchasing a converter box. Another way is by subscribing to cable or satellite. Do you also need to recycle your old computer?Texas Recycles Computers.Org |
