Get a Better Picture with TV Recycling, San Diego!

Have an old TV you'd like to get rid of? It's not uncommon. Americans buy electronics at a faster than ever rate today, and new TVs are at the top of the list. If you're thinking about putting it on the curb, though, you may want to think instead about TV recycling. San Diego companies like SES handle the process every day.

Why Recycle Your TV?

Many people believe simply throwing away a TV is the best option when it's time to eliminate it from your household. That's just not the case, though. Some TVs, particularly older ones, contain serious chemicals that could leak into the water supply while they're sitting in a landfill. Some also contain dangerous parts that aren't good for the environment as a whole. More than that, though, most components of a television can be recycled, and the precious metals and plastic inside could all find their way into a purchase you consider making down the road. The circuit boards inside usually go to recyclers who take the gold, platinum, and precious metals inside. The panel is typically remove and destroyed as hazardous waste, as it is coated with phosphorus. The other materials inside, like glass, usually end up in future televisions.

What Can You Do Now?

Ready to recycle that old TV? You have two options. First, if your TV still works, you may want to consider donating it to an organization in need so they can resell it in a thrift store or use it on their premises. If, however, it's not working well or donating it just isn't an option, call SES today. We handle large electronics pickups, or you can drop it off with us. We'll responsible recycle as much of the television as possible and destroy what we can't recycle so that it doesn't become an environmental nightmare in the near future. To learn more about our process or schedule a pickup, give us a call today.