Proper Disposal of Hazardous Materials

It is against the law in California to dispose of any material with a cathode ray tube (CRT) or mercury-containing waste.

CRTs are the video display components of televisions and computer monitors and the glass typically contains enough lead to be classified as a hazardous waste. CRTs can be safely collected, reused and recycled if given to the proper authorities.

Mercury-containing waste includes items such as batteries, thermostats, pesticides and lamps and are commonly thrown into the trash by households and small businesses. Handlers of these types of waste follow tailored standards for storing, transporting and collection to keep them out of landfills and incinerators.

If you have a television, computer monitor or any of the aforementioned mercury-containing waste to dispose of please contact the Household Hazardous Waste Facility at (831) 424-5520, 139 Sun St. Salinas.

 

 

 

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