When the switch occurs on June 12 to digital TV, the old analog TV will be rendered useless unless you buy the converter box or replace your set . Theefore, although the deadline was extended from February 17, there are many people trying to replace their old sets and the problem is of how to dispose of them properly.The worst thing that you can do is to dump it it the dumpster. Because these old TVs have a sheild of lead around to prtect from radiation, this lead spilled in a landfill could leach into the environment. The results of lead poisoning have been already well documented, so no need to mention here.
For this reason, there are many organizations that have established recycling centers for these old sets. For example, the Telecommunications Industry Association’s website http://www.eiae.org allows you to click on your state and find out the centers where you can recylcle your set.
Another organization is Earcth911.com website http://earth911.com/electronics, again point to the browser and type in your zip code and you will find the centers there too.
Consumers Electronic Association or MyGreen Electronics.org website:http://www.mygreenelectronics.org again allows you to locate centers there too.
Finally, don’t forget the Goodwill stores, they will also accept and recycle your set. Their website: http://goodwill.org
There you have it four sources of information and four diffrent places that will accept your donated sets. If not, you can always apply for the converter box at : www.dtv.gov.
