We have one year to get rid of all the televisions, at least in the US. What gov't program is there taking care of the recycling of it.
2007-10-24 05:03:01 · 6 answers · asked by Joel B 1 in Environment ➔ Global Warming
Haha, Bet they wish they had thought of that up front.
2007-10-24 05:07:51 · answer #1 · answered by vladoviking 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Austin, TX, the city picks up old CRTs and TVs once or twice a year during the large item pickup. I think they recycle them, because they have a good recycling program here, but I am not really sure of that.
2007-10-24 05:16:08 · answer #2 · answered by campbelp2002 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, unless you are one of the dinosaurs (like me) who still uses an outside antenna, then you will be ok. Satellite and cable services will continue to work with your old analog set.
If you don't use satellite or cable services, there is the Hillarybox for $40.00 or so to convert the digital signal to analog for your analog tv.
BTW, if you do have a digital capable set, get out your rabbit ears. The local stations will be broadcasting a digital signal that you will be able to use without any converter.
2007-10-24 05:20:09 · answer #3 · answered by credo quia est absurdum 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hillarycare for TVs:
The NTIA will be offering $40 coupons for the purchase of a DTV converter box so you can continue to use your existing TV. So, rather than the government wasting your tax dollars on recycling TVs, the government is taxing you so it can give a small portion of your money back to you to pay for a small portion of the cost of a box that the government is forcing you to buy.
2007-10-24 05:14:58 · answer #4 · answered by Rationality Personified 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
What the hell are you talking about?? Get rid of televisions?? You have your facts messed up. In one year all TV networks must broadcast in HD. That has nothing to do with getting rid of TV's. Get your facts straight.
2007-10-28 01:05:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Guiyu, China. Read up on e-waste and see how much consumers pollute. Recycling is too expensive for our gas guzzling dream.
2007-10-24 06:24:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋