CRT Glass Destruction Archives

CRT TV Monitors stacked in rows and columns, ready for recycling at Cal Micro Recycling.

Are You Holding Onto Your Bulky TVs? Here Are 4 Ways to Get Rid of Your CRT TVs!

September 8, 2021

2 Minute Read:  What Are CRT TVs? Do you have an ancient television in your house that is just collecting dust?  CRT (cathode ray tube) televisions have been around for a long time, and many of us still have one around the house. Because of their large forms and (sometimes) hefty weight, these TVs are…

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Why You Cannot Throw Your Old TV Set in the Trash

April 19, 2019

Nearly every American household uses a television for their daily entertainment purposes. As technology improves, cathode ray tube (CRT) TVs have been replaced by liquid crystal display (LCD) and light-emitting diode (LED) monitors. The result is a clearer, brighter image quality as well as the convenience and aesthetics of a flatter screen. After purchasing newer…

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A photo of a persons hands creating the shape of a heart laying on top of the green grass.

Making the Environment a Priority Every Day

April 30, 2018

More than 200 million tons of trash is produced annually in the United States alone. This massive amount of garbage contributes to pollution of the air, land, and ocean, so doing what we can to reduce waste can help make the world a healthier habitat for future generations. Eliminating waste can have a significant impact…

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A photo of a NO DUMPING sign posted on a tree while showing that someone left an old television next to it and trash behind.

Finding a Solution to CRT Glass Destruction

March 5, 2018

Often a manufacturer’s expired, outdated, recalled, or damaged inventory ends up being resold online without proper authorization. Online commerce companies like Amazon and eBay do not have a screening process sophisticated enough to decipher what dealers are approved to sell certain products, making it difficult to know what vendors to trust. There are specific clues…

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A photograph of a business person in a suit holding a shedder and actively shredding a document.

Why Is It Important to Shred Business Documents?

January 19, 2018

In today’s capitalist society, businesses have access to a lot of information. While much of this information is stored digitally, many businesses continue to store paper files with sensitive and confidential information. Eventually, there comes a point where these types of files are no longer needed. At that point, the proper course of action is…

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A photo of a pile of old unused computers and vintage CRT monitors

How Do I Dispose of CRT Glass Properly?

January 10, 2018

Cathode ray tubes have been used in computer and television monitors in the past, but they have since been replaced by more advanced technology.  As modern flat screen monitors render cathode ray tube (CRT) technology obsolete, recyclers progressively have less incentive to repurpose CRT devices. CRT monitors have, as a result, been abandoned or improperly…

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Stacks and stacks of old tube tvs and computer monitors, cling wrapped at the bottom, waiting for proper disposal

CRT Glass Destruction

December 29, 2017

CRT (cathode ray tube) glass is an older technology used in electronic devices such as computer and television monitors. As dated electronic appliances are replaced by more modern technologies, CRT equipment must be handled and disposed of carefully to avoid safety risks associated with improper destruction practices. Conserving Landfill Space Glass does not break down,…

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