How do you dispose of electron tubes?

Contact the Global Electronics Recycling Network. This group maintains a network of electronic recycling organizations in many countries. Use its website to locate an electronics recycling organization near your home; you can find out the drop-off location and the cost of disposing of your vacuum tubes.

Can cathode ray tubes be recycled?

A cathode ray tube (CRT) is the glass video display component of an electronic device (usually a television or computer monitor). If reuse or repair are not practical options, CRTs can be recycled. Recycled CRTs are typically disassembled so that valuable materials can be recovered.

How do you recycle CRT glass?

What are acceptable uses of processed CRT glass? Under the CRT exclusion, processed CRT glass can be sent for recycling at a CRT glass manufacturer or a lead smelter (40 CFR section 261.39(c)).

Where do I discard a TV?

Unfortunately, old televisions sets can’t be left by the curb with your normal trash for pickup. Old TVs contain harmful chemicals and parts that need to be safely dealt with by professionals. Instead of throwing your TV in the trash, you can recycle it at a recycling center or participating electronics store.

Are old electronic tubes worth anything?

According to many factors such as type, status, and use, old radio tubes’ value range in price from some to hundreds and thousands of dollars. For example, an RCA electron tube costs around $15, while a 101D vintage vacuum tube can take you $400.

Are vacuum tubes worth anything?

Any early vacuum tube with a “tip” (the little glass nub on the top) and a brass base has some value to collectors even if it’s just usable for display. Common tubes manufactured in the late 1950s or 1960s used primarily in televisions currently have little or no value.

What should you know about recycling old TVs?

It used to be that in the recycling and recovery industry old TVs could be profitably dismantled and their components recovered. Because of the relatively high prices of metals, the glass tubes containing lead could be melted down to make new CRTs.

Is it OK to dispose of old CRT TVs?

If that still doesn’t convince you, here are other reasons why it’s important that you properly recycle that tube TV: CRTs contain hazardous materials. Depending on the age of the TV, there will be varying amounts of lead, cadmium, phosphorus, mercury, and beryllium contained in them. [ 1]

Where can I get rid of my old Tube TV?

GreenCitizen and other recycling centers will pick up old tube TVs. GreenCitizen does it for free, but do note that other recyclers might charge you for it. You might also find some non-profit and charitable organizations that will collect it for free if you plan to give it away. How much does it cost to get rid of an old TV?

What’s the best way to dispose of a TV?

The recycling process for televisions can be a bit complex, so it’s best to check with your local facility to make sure they can accept them. The easiest way to ensure your television is disposed of properly, is to contact a professional to help haul your TV away.