CEA Reminds Consumers to Responsibly Recycle Analog TVs

Now that you've successfully transitioned to digital television service, you might be saddled with a large and useless analog TV taking up space in your garage. The Consumer Electronics Association would like to remind you that it's not a good idea to just toss the old thing out. They suggest you take advantage of the many ways to safely dispose of unused analog televisions by checking out their list of manufacturer and retailer-led electronics take back and recycling programs as well as the searchable database of electronics recyclers by zip-code at www.myGreenElectronics.org.

“TVs do not belong in the trash,” said Parker Brugge, CEA’s Vice President of Environmental Affairs. “Consumer electronics manufacturers and retailers have worked diligently to provide the public with access to easy and convenient recycling options, as have many state and local governments. Consumers play a critical role in making sure that electronics products are recycled responsibly.”

CEA says it has long supported efforts to create a federal solution to the growing problem of electronics waste disposal, which the industry believes will not only be the most cost-effective solution, but will also allow the U.S. to ensure that electronics recycling is done in a safe and responsible manner.

For more information on the CE industry’s efforts toward environmental sustainability, check out www.CE.org/green.