What is E-Waste
The term "E-waste" is applied to consumer electronic equipment that is no longer wanted. E-waste can include computers, printers, televisions, VCRs, cell phones, fax machines, stereos and electronic games. Electronics may contain lead, copper and other heavy metals or potentially toxic substances.

The CRT Issue
Cathode Ray Tubes (CRT's) are the picture tubes in computer monitors and TV's. They are found in virtually every household and office throughout the nation. With the rapid evolution of technology, computers become obsolete in a short period of time. With the coming advent of High Definition (HD) digital TV's, current analog TV's will become obsolete. Each year, an estimated six million CRT's are discarded in California. A typical 17-inch CRT contains approximately two pounds of lead. Larger CRT's may contain up to ten pounds of lead. Lead is a known toxic substance and disposal of CRT's in landfills can cause the pollution of soil and groundwater. California's Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) has declared that CRT's are banned from disposal in landfills.

What You Can Do

Residents: Take e-waste to the City of Los Angeles, Hyperion Permanent Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center at 7660 West Imperial Hwy, Gate B, Play del Ray, every Saturday and Sunday from 9-3. For more information visit www.lacity.org/SAN/hhw.htm

Businesses: Take e-waste to a City of Los Angeles, Permanent Collection Center. To make an appointment visit www.lacity.org/SAN/hhw.htm

Businesses: Locate an e-waste recycler at eRecycle.org

Your trash may be someone else's treasure. Click here to learn more about Recycling Unwanted Items such as e-waste, furniture, etc.

For more information contact Public Works at (310) 524.2359.