Television Recycling
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Texas Television Equipment Recycling ProgramOn June 17, 2011, Governor Perry signed Senate Bill 329 A stakeholder meeting was held on July 7, 2011, to provide input on rulemaking. See the meeting summary. The TCEQ accepted public comments on the rule proposal from November 18, 2011, until December 19, 2011. A public hearing was held on December 13, 2011. To stay up-to-date on rule developments, subscribe to the TCEQ Rules E-mail Updates. Where to recycle your televisionThe following manufacturers already offer various levels of television recycling. If your manufacturer does not have a recycling program, you can look for a recycler in your area. Find a television recyclerIf your television manufacturer is not listed, the following resources may help you find a recycler for your television, or other items you wish to recycle. Cleanup.Org 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 Other Computer Recycling Options |
into law, creating the Texas Television Equipment Recycling Program. The TCEQ is currently undergoing rulemaking for this program, and rules should be adopted by May 1, 2012.
