Plasma Television Disposal
plasma television disposal
Are you Becoming E-wasted?
The recent accelerating changes in electronics technology, combined with lower initial costs of ownership and planned obsolescence, have caused a high rate of turnover for all types of electronic products. The replaced electronic products and systems that were made obsolete by new technologies are creating a fast-growing problem of ever increasing amounts of obsolete electronic gear that is accumulating around the globe.
In the United States, homeowner purchases of the new space saving LCD flat screen computer monitors and the new high definition LCD, plasma, and DLP television sets have made the older cathode ray tube (CRT) monitors and television sets obsolete but very difficult to dispose of. These old style CRT type monitors and television sets usually cannot legally be tossed into the trash to be disposed of in landfills, so they end up being stored in attics, closets, in storage buildings, or in the garage at home. Most of us get a new cell phone every year or so and the old cell phones, with their batteries still installed, get tossed into a drawer at home. All of this obsolete electronic equipment is being identified by a new term, e-waste.
Business organizations can face an even more daunting e-waste situation since they may replace hundreds of desktop or laptop computers, cell phones, or printers at a time and the old units have little or no trade-in value. Many businesses have rented storage space just to have a place to stack their obsolete computer gear, printers, fax machines, and other office equipment. The National Safety Council estimates that more than 150 million obsolete PCs are gathering dust in warehouses, storerooms, and closets as they await decisions on disposal. In addition, these old units must be purged of any company related data or information that might be stored on or retrievable from the hard drives. Depending on the methodology, hard drive destruction can cost from $30 to $80 per unit in order to guarantee that no data can be retrieved from the unit.
New industries are being created to recycle old computer systems and other e-waste. If your electronic equipment is too old to be refurbished and used, or is broken beyond repair, you may send it to one of the many companies that specialize in disassembling electronics, salvaging parts, and selling reclaimed materials. Many types of electronic equipment, such as computers, monitors, printers, and scanners, contain materials that can be reclaimed and used in producing new products. These materials include plastic, glass, steel, lead, tin, aluminum, copper, gold, silver, and other metals. Both refurbishing and recycling can be very labor intensive so you may have to actually pay a company to have your obsolete electronic gear processed in addition to the shipping costs to send the obsolete equipment to them.
The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) regulations governing the safe disposal of electronic equipment were finally passed into law in the European Union. The new legislation came into full effect in July of 2006 along with new requirements on the Restrictions on Hazardous Substances (RoHS). The new WEEE regulations will place a greater administrative burden on suppliers of electronic equipment to EU countries. Vendors will have to register with waste schemes and more closely track their products in order to pay for those products' eventual disposal.
Under the new law, manufacturers selling into the European Union had until March 15, 2005 to register with approved disposal schemes, and by August 13, 2005, all new equipment sold in the European Union was required to be marked with WEEE labels displaying a date code and the standard logo of a crossed-out trash bin. The RoHS directive came into full effect for the European Union on July 1, 2006 with producers taking responsibility for treating and recycling household and business waste electrical and electronic equipment. In the United Kingdom, the dates for WEEE implementation were delayed but are listed below:
January 31, 2007: Deadline for compliance schemes to apply for approval
February 28, 2007: Deadline for schemes to be approved
March 31, 2007: Deadline for producers/schemes to register
July of 2007: Full producer responsibility for WEEE begins
The WEEE directives for the European Union are setting the stage for future e-waste related debates around the globe, including this year in China, Japan, and South Korea. Similar laws and regulations to the WEEE are being considered now in the United States as Congress debates a number of e-waste management bills. All of these are currently still stalled in committee, but several states have proactively passed their own laws governing e-waste management. California was the first state to enact such legislation (Electronic Waste Recycling Act SB20), followed by Maryland, Maine and Washington.
The Toshiba Corporation has recently announced an enhancement to their recycling plan for laptop computers. Toshiba offers free recycling of all Toshiba notebooks as well as low-cost recycling options for other manufacturer laptops and consumer electronics products. Through its trade-in program, Toshiba also provides customers the opportunity to extend the life of their laptop or other consumer electronic product by trading it in for its cash value."
The Toshiba trade-in and recycling program allows you to trade-in the old technology products you have for the new cutting-edge Toshiba computer technology you want! Regardless of the brand, trade-in used consumer electronic products that still have a monetary value for a refund by mail. If the product is no longer functioning or has no trade-in value, it can be responsibly recycled for the cost of shipping. Recycling of all Toshiba notebooks is free! Whether your pocket book gets a little thicker or landfills get a little leaner, with the Toshiba Trade-in and Recycling Program, everyone wins.
About the Author
Jim Usery is the Sales and Marketing Director at Innovative Circuits Inc. (311A S Parkway St; Corinth, MS 38834). He can be contacted by the following: office: 662-287-2007; toll free: 866-887-7381; email: jusery@icimfg.com.
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I would like to purchase aTV (they still call it that?) for my friend for Christmas.?
He has an entertainment center that held a 1994 32" TV. The TV is gone now and I would like to replace it with one of the newer models as a gift..Years ago, televisions were measured from upper left corner to lower right corner. But now I've looked at other newer models and sizes; HD, widescreen, LCD, Plasma, DLP, Rear Projection, Flat Panel...And it seems that measurement standard no longer applies to these newer models. So I measured the space in the entertainment unit and it is: 36" wide x 30" high. This TV will be in a family room. Viewing is available at every seating area, but you will be at least 12 feet away when you are watching the screen. Can someone help me wade through this sea of technovision and help me to get him a great Man Toy (with a budget of $1200) before the Superbowl crowd moves to the Bar across the street. He also is HD ready and his viewing pleasure is via Satellite. All 359 channels at his disposal. HELP!
You can get a 37 inch Lcd Flat Panel HDTV in that kind of budget and space.You can go even bigger for a Sony 42" LCD Projection HDTV in the same budget if the viewing distance is around 6 - 8 feet away from the screen.Dont forget to buy good quality cables.
If the user is a sports fan,then flat panel LCD's are not recommended at all, being having slower picture processing speeds and you might see considerable drag in the picture.If want to remain within the budget,the next best choice for you is to buy a no name brand 42 HD plasma
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 LG 42PT350 42 720p HD Plasma Television $418.00 Time Remaining: 1h 1m Buy It Now for only: $460.00 |
 PANASONIC VIERA TC P46ST30 1080P 3D 600HZ HDTV PLASMA TELEVISION TV LCD 46 $700.00 Time Remaining: 2h 15m |
 Samsung FP T5084 50 1080p HD Plasma Television $349.99 Time Remaining: 3h 35m Buy It Now for only: $349.99 |
 Samsung PN51E490 51 720p Plasma 3D TV $649.00 Time Remaining: 3h 43m Buy It Now for only: $649.00 |
 Samsung PN50C490 50 3D Ready 720p HD Plasma Television cracked screen $75.00 Time Remaining: 4h 21m |
 SAMSUNG PDP TV 51 PN51D6500DF HD TV PLASMA AS IS BROKEN SCREEN $89.00 Time Remaining: 5h 4m Buy It Now for only: $89.00 |
 Runco PL 50HDX 50 Plasma AND Controller $700.00 Time Remaining: 5h 48m Buy It Now for only: $700.00 |
 Samsung PN51D450 51 Inch 720p 600 Hz Plasma HDTV $600.00 Time Remaining: 5h 50m Buy It Now for only: $675.00 |
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 Samsung HP T5064 50 720p HD Plasma Television $699.00 Time Remaining: 6h 15m Buy It Now for only: $699.00 |
 LG Infinia 60PZ950 60 inch 3D Plasma TV $1,498.00 Time Remaining: 6h 16m Buy It Now for only: $1,498.00 |
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 Samsung PN51E8000 51 inch 3D Plasma TV $1,697.99 Time Remaining: 7h 50m Buy It Now for only: $1,697.99 |
 Pioneer PDP 42A3HD 42 High Definition Widescreen Plasma HD TV $300.00 Time Remaining: 7h 51m Buy It Now for only: $333.00 |
 Samsung PN50C590G4F 50 Plasma HD TV Read on $152.50 (8 Bids) Time Remaining: 7h 55m |
 Samsung PN58C6500 58 1080p HD Plasma Internet TV $1,254.49 Time Remaining: 8h 39m Buy It Now for only: $1,399.99 |
 MAXENT P420142X3 42Plasma TV AS IS 1 HDMI 720 P $199.00 Time Remaining: 8h 51m Buy It Now for only: $199.00 |
 50 inch Panasonic Plasma TV $182.50 (18 Bids) Time Remaining: 8h 54m |
 Nextwindow Ltd 2403 57003 57in Touch Screen Overlay Fits Max Display Od $3,097.26 Time Remaining: 9h 22m Buy It Now for only: $3,097.26 |
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 AS IS Broken Panasonic TC P50S30 50 Plasma HD TV 1080p For Parts $11.20 (4 Bids) Time Remaining: 10h 13m |
 Viore V42PD45M 42 Plasma Television $450.00 Time Remaining: 11h 16m Buy It Now for only: $499.00 |
 Panasonic 60 ST50 3D Plasma TC P60ST50 TCP60ST50 $1,817.00 Time Remaining: 11h 18m Buy It Now for only: $1,817.00 |
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 Samsung PN51D6500 51 Full 3D 1080p HD Plasma Internet TV BRAND NEW $1,100.00 Time Remaining: 12h 37m Buy It Now for only: $1,350.00 |
 Sanyo DP42740 42 720p HD Plasma Television $102.54 (31 Bids) Time Remaining: 12h 39m |
 Panasonic Viera TC P4232C 42 720p Plasma HDTV Television Broken AS IS $50.00 Time Remaining: 13h 15m |
 RUNCO PL 61DHD 61 PLASMA TELEVISION W OUTBOARD DIGITAL HD PROCESSOR $3,000.00 Time Remaining: 13h 34m Buy It Now for only: $4,500.00 |
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 Components for Panasonic Viera TH 42PX80U 42 720p HD Plasma Television $50.00 Time Remaining: 14h 57m |
 VIZIO MODEL VP42HDTV 42 720P PLASMA HIGH DEFINITION TV $102.50 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 15h 4m |
 TV Flat Screen Protector 37 inch Protection LCD Plasma $139.00 Time Remaining: 15h 7m Buy It Now for only: $139.00 |
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 Hitachi 42 TV Plasma $350.00 Time Remaining: 1d 2h 35m Buy It Now for only: $385.00 |
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 PANASONIC 1080p 50inch Plasma screen $200.00 Time Remaining: 1d 2h 54m |
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 Runco CinemaWall SP 60 Plasma TV $1,231.00 Time Remaining: 1d 4h 36m Buy It Now for only: $1,231.00 |
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 New Panasonic Viera TC P65ST30 65 Full 3D 1080p HD Plasma Internet TV $2,449.90 Time Remaining: 1d 5h 21m Buy It Now for only: $2,449.90 |
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 Samsung PN63C550 63 inch Plasma TV Free HDMI $1,472.49 Time Remaining: 1d 7h 14m Buy It Now for only: $1,472.49 |
 Maxent 50 MX 5020HPM Plasma 1080i HDTV $334.99 Time Remaining: 1d 7h 17m Buy It Now for only: $334.99 |
 Panasonic Viera TC P60ST30 60 Full 3D 1080p HD Plasma Internet TV $1,025.00 (10 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 7h 22m |
 Panasonic Viera TC P50S2 50 1080p HD Plasma Television $650.00 Time Remaining: 1d 7h 25m |
 Panasonic Viera TC P46ST30 46 TV For Parts Includes Stand and Remote For Parts $89.99 Time Remaining: 1d 7h 46m |
 Samsung PN59D7000 59 Full 3D 1080p HD Plasma Television $1,599.00 Time Remaining: 1d 9h 3m Buy It Now for only: $1,599.00 |
 LG 42PA4500 42 720p Plasma TV $479.00 Time Remaining: 1d 9h 45m Buy It Now for only: $479.00 |
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DescriptionSimply Stunning LG's PA4500 SERIESPLASMA HDTV FEATURING TruSlim FRAME You know what it is you enjoy. You get into sports, fast-action and entertainment that's displayed in life like resolution. With a 600Hz refresh rate and HD picture quality, the PA4500 takes that enjoyment and boosts it to new levels... |
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LG 50PA6500 50-inch 1080p 600 Hz Plasma HDTV List Price: Sale Price: $749.00 |
DescriptionBring the theater experience home. LG's PA6500 SERIES 1080p PLASMA HDTV FEATURING TruSlim FRAME If you want entertainment so life like you'll feel like you can reach out and touch it, or a picture so vibrant and clear that you'll forget you're watching TV, then you want the PA6500 1080p Plasma TV from LG... |
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Samsung PN60E550 60-Inch 1080p 600Hz 3D Slim Plasma HDTV (Black) List Price: Sale Price: $1,397.99 |
Description[Samsung Plasma Comparison Chart] Samsung delivers the connected power of Smart TV, along with amazing 3D in the Plasma 5 Series. Samsung Smart TV is your portal to online content, sharing and chatting with friends, plus streaming movies, music – and so much more... |
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LG 60PA6500 60-Inch 1080p 600 Hz Plasma HDTV List Price: Sale Price: $1,150.00 |
DescriptionBring the theater experience home. LG's PA6500 SERIES 1080p PLASMA HDTV FEATURING TruSlim FRAME If you want entertainment so life like you'll feel like you can reach out and touch it, or a picture so vibrant and clear that you'll forget you're watching TV, then you want the PA6500 1080p Plasma TV from LG... |
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LG 50PA4500 50-Inch 720p 600 Hz Plasma HDTV List Price: Sale Price: Too low to display |
DescriptionSimply Stunning LG's PA4500 SERIESPLASMA HDTV FEATURING TruSlim FRAME You know what it is you enjoy. You get into sports, fast-action and entertainment that's displayed in life like resolution. With a 600Hz refresh rate and HD picture quality, the PA4500 takes that enjoyment and boosts it to new levels... |
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Panasonic VIERA TC-P50U50 50-Inch 1080p Full HD Plasma TV List Price: Sale Price: Too low to display |
DescriptionThe U50 is the lone non-3D in Panasonic's 2012 HDTV Plasma model line-up. The model features 1080p Full HD resolution, fast-switching phosphors, media player, and 600Hz sub-field drive. Operate Multiple Systems with Just One Remote Control through VIERA Link The UT50 features VIERA Link, a technology that allows a consumer to operate all VIERA Link compatible AV components using only the TV’S remote control... |
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Panasonic VIERA TC-P65ST50 65-Inch 1080p Full HD 3D Plasma TV List Price: Sale Price: $2,362.71 |
DescriptionThe ST50 series features 1080p Full HD resolution, an Infinite Black Pro Panel, and VIERA Connect with web browser and built-in Wi-Fi. Other unique features include 2D to 3D conversion and 2500 focused field drive... |
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LG 60PV450 60-Inch 1080p 600 Hz Plasma HDTV List Price: Sale Price: $999.88 |
DescriptionGet into Full HD because you want the highest resolution and a great way to watch sports and fast action with an amazingly clear picture. Demand it and get it with the PV450. It's got a top-notch 600Hz refresh rate that virtually eliminates blur during fast action and it gives you the highest resolution available with 1080p Full HD... |
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Panasonic VIERA TC-P65ST30 65-Inch 1080p 600 Hz 3D Plasma HDTV List Price: Sale Price: $1,525.94 |
Description3D Technology Checklist This product is 3D-related. To help you get a great 3D experience, use the checklist below to ensure you have everything you need. 3D viewing requires: A DisplayFirst, you'll need a 3D-ready display--whether it's a 3D HDTV, 3D projector, or 3D computer monitor... |
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Panasonic VIERA TC-P65VT50 65-Inch 1080p Full HD 3D Plasma TV List Price: Sale Price: $3,595.00 |
DescriptionThe VT50 series is the Full HD 3D Plasma flagship series. This top-of-the-line HDTV offers a revolutionary level of picture quality (Full HD 3D; 1080p Full HD resolution) and features the Infinite Black Ultra Panel (VT series only)... |
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