Long before anybody heard the expression “going green,” we’ve been recycling glass.

During World War II, communities held drives to collect valuable glass for the war effort. In peacetime, we returned glass bottles to the store to get back our deposit.

Today, recycling glass bottles, jars and other containers is part of daily life.

The glass that fills up our recycling bins usually comes from products in our kitchens or bathrooms. But what about the glass that plays such an important role in our offices and living rooms?

Between our computer monitors at home and work, and the big screen TVs in our homes, cathode ray tube (CRT) and liquid crystal display (LCD) monitors are another familiar aspect of modern living.

We may not think of them as recyclable glass, but CRT and LCD glass – sometimes called “problem glass” — is indeed capable of being safely and efficiently recycled.

The problem of what to do with old computer monitors and televisions is as old as technology itself. Today, technology exists that separates the different elements of this glass.

Safely removing the lead from these products is especially important, because the toxic effects of lead on humans and the environment are well understood.

Simply dumping old computer monitors, televisions and similar devices into landfills means that untold amounts of lead will leach into the water supply.

The amount of lead in a CRT product can be as high as 20%! According to one estimate, just one 34” TV contains over 2 lbs. of dangerous lead.

Today there is no reason to simply toss old computers and televisions sets onto the sidewalk! Some recycling companies will haul these items away for a price, but Recycling New York, Inc. will come to your business and take away all your unwanted LCD and CRT products for FREE!

Next time you invest in new computers for your company or buy a new television set, be sure to contact Recycling New York, Inc. to arrange for FREE pickup and discuss all your equipment and electronic recycling needs.

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