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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Where Do Old TVs Go to Die? The Answer is No Longer Black and White (PHILADELPHIA) In recent years, efforts to recycle have grown in popularity, and “going green” is becoming second nature to many people. Effective 2013 The Covered Devices Recycling Act (CDRA) went into effect, prohibiting residents and local businesses with fewer than 50 employees from tossing their devices into landfills. Indeed, many of the devices people are most eager to recycle are computer components. But recycling efforts are now being confronted with a new challenge. What to do with that old TV? Unfortunately, a large number of CRT monitors and analog TVs remain in homes throughout the surrounding area, because they are items that even professional recycling companies can no longer take. The CRT glass found in these appliances is expensive to recycle due to the lead, phosphor content, and other hazardous materials they contain. Finding a safe and effective way to dispose of CRT has become cost prohibitive and impractical for many recyclers. As the CDRA was written, manufacturers are required to establish and maintain a plan with professional recyclers to manage the collection, transport, and safe disposal of these devices. A number of manufacturers may utilize out-of-state organizations to help them comply with the many diverse state programs that exist nationwide. As a result, certain recyclers are not included in the recycling plans, despite their long- standing relationships or status within their own communities, and the problem is growing. One such recycling company feeling the effects of this crisis is Philadelphia-based eForce Compliance, the first dual certified electronic recycler in the Delaware Valley. “With the recent passage of The Covered Devices Act, our services have been in high demand, resulting in increasing attendance from area residents. But we are now faced with a real dilemma since a number of manufacturers will no longer accept CRT glass from us,” said eForce Compliance co-founder, Charles Nygard. “The real losers are residents who have relied on us for years
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Where Do Old TVs Go to Die? The Answer is No Longer Black and White
(PHILADELPHIA) In recent years, efforts to recycle have grown in popularity, and “going green” is becoming second nature to many people. Effective 2013 The Covered Devices Recycling Act (CDRA) went into effect, prohibiting residents and local businesses with fewer than 50 employees from tossing their devices into landfills. Indeed, many of the devices people are most eager to recycle are computer components. But recycling efforts are now being confronted with a new challenge. What to do with that old TV?
Unfortunately, a large number of CRT monitors and analog TVs remain in homes throughout the surrounding area, because they are items that even professional recycling companies can no longer take. The CRT glass found in these appliances is expensive to recycle due to the lead, phosphor content, and other hazardous materials they contain. Finding a safe and effective way to dispose of CRT has become cost prohibitive and impractical for many recyclers.
As the CDRA was written, manufacturers are required to establish and maintain a plan with professional recyclers to manage the collection, transport, and safe disposal of these devices. A number of manufacturers may utilize out-of-state organizations to help them comply with the many diverse state programs that exist nationwide. As a result, certain recyclers are not included in the recycling plans, despite their long-standing relationships or status within their own communities, and the problem is growing.
One such recycling company feeling the effects of this crisis is Philadelphia-based eForce Compliance, the first dual certified electronic recycler in the Delaware Valley. “With the recent passage of The Covered Devices Act, our services have been in high demand, resulting in increasing attendance from area residents. But we are now faced with a real dilemma since a number of manufacturers will no longer accept CRT glass from us,” said eForce Compliance co-founder, Charles Nygard. “The real losers are residents who have relied on us for years to provide a venue for safe and effective recycling. Yet, efforts to reach out for assistance to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, the legislators who wrote the bill, and other taxpayer-funded agencies, have been unsuccessful,” added Nygard.
eForce will continue to provide their recycling services, but will no longer accept any TVs or CRTs effective June 1, 2013.
For more information about eForce Compliance and the types of materials they accept and recycle, visit www.eforcecompliance.com or call at 215.964.6665.
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