Many people are unaware that there is a certain way to properly dispose of a computer monitor. Many leave monitors on the sidewalk only to let them go to local landfills. This practice is a significant concern because computer monitors contain materials that are considered hazardous waste. When the monitor is not disposed of properly, these materials can leach into the ground, damaging both the soil and groundwater, as well as posing other hazards.
People looking to dispose of a monitor can search the Internet for companies that recycle computer monitors.
Depending on where you live, the process may not be as simple as leaving it at the curb. Environmentalists and others will encourage you to take extra steps to properly dispose of this hazardous waste. How you dispose of it will depend on the services available in your area.
Computer monitors contain materials that are considered hazardous waste and therefore must be disposed of properly.
To find out how to dispose of a computer monitor, start by checking the details with your local Chamber of Commerce or other local agencies that work with the environment or waste disposal. In some areas, there are programs to help. You can get rid of the monitor during a citywide cleanup week. Cities sometimes host days or weeks when residents can place trash, including hazardous waste like computer monitors, on their sidewalks for collection and proper disposal by the city. To find out if your city offers this service, check its website. You can also find information through state or regional agencies or official websites.
If you’re not ready to deal with the red tape of disposing of a computer monitor, look online for companies that offer monitor disposal or recycling. Check your public phone book for local or regional private companies that offer these services. Note that many only offer business-to-business services or only accept monitors in bulk. Find out if they work with consumers and accept one or two monitors at a time before you travel to their locations or pay shipping costs to ship it.
There are companies that work with individuals, so make sure you find the right company. They usually charge a fee to dispose of a computer monitor, and the shipping cost will also be your responsibility. It can be expensive to do the right thing and dispose of a monitor properly, but when compared to the cost of harming our environment, many feel it’s worth it.
