Can I just throw it away in the trash? Or is there a special place to take it?
2006-08-16 09:06:01 · 6 answers · asked by Princess C 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
In my city we have several dumps where people can take things. The one near my house takes old computer equipment. I don't think your local trash collectors will take it if you just throw it out. Check with your city's department of public works.
2006-08-16 09:12:06 · answer #1 · answered by Sara 2 · 14⤊ 5⤋
It's illegal to just throw it away in the trash because the monitor contains lead and mercury, among many other things harmful to the environment. Check to see if there is a computer recycling center near you.
2006-08-16 16:11:51 · answer #2 · answered by Yoi_55 7 · 2⤊ 4⤋
A lot of recycling centers are starting to accept computer monitors. The only exception is that they cant be the small 14 inch monitors, or have amber glass - something about that color being tough to recycle. I would definitely call the nearest recycling center.
2006-08-16 16:12:43 · answer #3 · answered by James R 5 · 0⤊ 4⤋
Well technically you are not supposed too. What I was told when I needed to dispose of 20 old crt monitors. He thought I meant 1 or 2 .... he said I could just toss it if I was only getting rid of 1 or 2. But any more than that, you need to recycle them.
personally, I would call a PC shop and ask them.
hope I helped..
2006-08-16 16:15:24 · answer #4 · answered by jonboy_2k1 3 · 0⤊ 4⤋
There might be a special place to take it. My husband works for a company who takes in anything hazerdous. This includes computer monitors, tvs, any kind of appliance
2006-08-16 16:11:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
set it on the curb, and somebody will pick it up
2006-08-16 16:11:22 · answer #6 · answered by inked girl 4 · 4⤊ 3⤋