A-Plus Industries, Inc.
The why and the what of CRT Recycling.
CRT stands for cathode ray tube. CRT's are found in old TV's and old computer Monitors. Ya..these things.
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Why recycle them? Its not an easy undertaking. It takes a lot of labor. TV's in general weigh about 65-120 pounds each. So They are difficult to handle, stack and expensive to ship. This is why we collect a fee when it comes to CRT recycling. Typically the fee is about .30 - .40 per pound.
Here are 8 things you probably didnt know about old glass crt's.
An old CRT (cathode ray tube) monitor can contain a variety of contaminants, including:1 Lead: CRTs contain lead in the form of leaded glass, which is used to protect the screen and the electronic components inside the monitor.2 Mercury: Some CRTs contain small amounts of mercury in the form of a phosphor coating on the screen, which is used to create the image.3 Cadmium: CRT monitors may contain cadmium in the form of cadmium sulfide, which is used as a phosphor in color CRTs.4 Other heavy metals: CRTs may contain other heavy metals such as copper, zinc, and aluminum.5 Flame retardants: CRTs may contain flame retardants in the plastic housing and other components to prevent fire hazards.6 PVC: CRT monitors may contain PVC in the form of plastic cable insulation and other components.7 Beryllium: CRT monitors may contain beryllium in the form of beryllium oxide, which is used as an insulator in CRT monitors.8 PCBs: CRT monitors may contain PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls) in the form of capacitors and other electronic components.
Recycling an old CRT (cathode ray tube) monitor typically involves a multi-step process:Collection: Old CRT monitors are collected by recycling companies or local government-sponsored e-waste recycling programs.Disassembly: The CRT monitors are disassembled by trained professionals to remove the valuable components such as metals, glass, and plastic.CRT glass separation: The CRT glass is separated from the rest of the monitor by crushing or grinding the monitor and then using air or water to separate the glass from the other materials.Lead abatement: The leaded glass is treated to remove the lead. This process is done in a controlled environment to prevent lead dust from escaping into the air.Metal separation: The metals are separated from the glass using a variety of techniques such as eddy current separation, which uses a magnetic field to separate metals from non-metals.Glass recycling: The lead-free glass is recycled, often used as raw material for new glass products such as fiberglass insulation.Plastic recycling: The plastic parts of the CRT monitors are recycled, often used as raw material for new plastic products.Electronic waste disposal: Any remaining electronic waste is sent to a facility for proper disposal to avoid environmental hazards.