Texas Finally Has Statewide Television TakeBack Recycling Law
Recycling advocates and businesses celebrate as Governor Perry signs the “TV TakeBack” bill into law
Austin, TX – Environmentalists, local government leaders and recycling businesses have praised Texas legislators for passing a bill that will have TV manufacturers take back and recycle obsolete televisions, keeping toxic materials such as lead and mercury out of Texas landfills and water sources. Governor Rick Perry signed Senate Bill 329 into law—unlike in 2009, when Gov. Perry vetoed a similar bill. Advocates count this as one of the rare environmental victories during the 2011 Texas Legislative Session. Read more
Manufacturer take-back programs:
Effective September 1, 2008, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) mandated that all computer manufacturers selling products in Texas must provide free producer take-back programs. These regulations only apply to computer monitors, CPUs, mice and keyboards. Manufacturers are not required to take back any other electronics for free, although several may do so for a fee. Visit www.texasrecyclescomputers.org for more information.
Before you recycle your old computer with its manufacturer, make sure you wipe out all information on the hard drive. Contact your manufacturer for proper instruction sto wipe out a hard drive. Manufacturers are not responsible for information recovery or security. Also, be aware of the manufacturer's standards on social, environmental and financial responsibilities. Make sure the company is partnered with a recycler that uses safe practices for its workers, does not send any computer parts to a landfill, and does not send hazardous materials overseas.
To find out more about some of the manufacturer take-back programs, click on the links below:
Local retail options:
Several local electronics retailers may be partnering with manufacturers to recycle electronics. As with the manufacturers, please make sure the retailer is using sound recycling principles before you decide to use their services. Charges may apply. To find out more about local retailer recycling programs, click on the links below:
Recycling companies offering electronic recycling:
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Environmental Light Recyclers*
101 East Bowie Street
Fort Worth, TX 76110
(800) 755-4117 |
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GEEP Texas*
2501 N. Great Southwest Parkway
Grand Prairie, TX 75050
(888) TECHWAY |
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Brandon's Comfort Specialists Inc.
192 Industrial Boulevard #104
McKinney, TX 75069
(214) 544-3517
Central AC's, Air-Source Heat Pumps,
Hot Water Heaters |
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DFW Industrial Metals & Recycling
1340 Commerce Street
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 276-2400
Refrigerators, Freezers, Room AC's,
Clothes Washers, Dishwashers |
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DITAG Inc, DBA the Maytag Store
11237 N. Stemmons Freeway
Dallas, TX 75229
(972) 247-0030
Refrigerators, Freezers, Room AC's,
Clothes Washers, Dishwashers
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Empire Mechanical Heating & A/C
10860 Switzer Avenue #103
Dallas, TX 75238
(214) 221-7871
Central AC's, Air-Source Heat Pumps,
Hot Water Heaters |
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Jaric Company LLC
617 Business Parkway
Richardson, TX 75081
(972) 423-1279
Central AC's, Air-Source Heat Pumps,
Hot Water Heaters |
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*Please contact each company directly for their collection hours and requirements.