ChuckEvans opened this issue on Dec 11, 2004 ยท 23 posts
SWAMP posted Sun, 12 December 2004 at 11:31 PM
Several US States have/are banning the DISPOSAL(!!), as garbage, of electronics containing a CRT. CRTs are considered the single largest source of lead in municipal waste, containing 5-8 pounds of lead per unit. Lead makes up approximately 20% of each CRT. The ban will keep toxic lead out of landfills and will increase the amount of materials being recycled. These products will need to be brought to an electronics recycling facility for processing once the ban takes effect. As far as Congress outlawing the manufacture, sale, and importation of CRTs.....RUBBISH.