Rensselaer County residents recycle electronics Saturday Oct 17, 2009
There is a $50 charge for each television and a $5 for computer monitors. The county will not accept wood-console televisions. (Albany Times Union)
County sets surplus equipment auction Oct 16, 2009
- Renee Jean / Daily Journal Three storage sheds full of office furniture, air conditioners, computer monitors, filing cabinets and assorted other office supplies are going up on the auction block Oct. 24. The County Commission has authorized a surplus equipment sale to get rid of accumulated items no longer needed. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
* LG Displays Q3 profit jumps 89% Oct 16, 2009
Prices of most panels used in computer monitors, notebooks and televisions fell between 1 percent and 5 percent in the first half of this month compared with the second half of last month, Taipei-based researcher WitsView Technology Corp said last week. We expect a very mild panel price fall for the rest of this year due to healthy inventory and panel makers strong intention to control their utilization ratios, James Kim, a Hong Kong-based analyst at Nomura Holdings Inc, wrote in a report... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Companies look to recycling to make/ save money Oct 16, 2009
That is old computer monitors, computers, printers, TV and other electronic items. By Joe Benedict/Staff Writer. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Gear Deals of the Week Oct 15, 2009
Dell 24" Widescreen Monitor - $199.00 (Normally: $279.00) Get it at: Much like their super-sized big screen television older brothers, widescreen computer monitors have been seeing massive price declines as of late, much to the benefit of desktop junkies looking for the ideal screen for everything from gaming to movie editing. Dell has long been one of the kings of this industry, and has personally just slashed the price on one of their most popular monitors, the 24" S2409W Full HD Display.... (IGN Gear)
Blueprint: New Madison mill may feed economy Oct 13, 2009
Production Manager Scott Cochran sits behind the desk in the control room, keeping track of each process - from receiving to shipping - on three computer monitors. "Everything is depicted on here," Cochran said, pointing at the screens. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Wet but successful Oct 10, 2009
Three hundred televisions, 200 computer monitors and countless numbers of microwaves, printers, copiers, heaters, vacuum cleaners, cell phones and assorted electronics were collected Thursday. Two tons of paper were brought to the recycling event; most of it was for shredding. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Unload old electronics in Hudson Oct 10, 2009
Residents looking to clear their attics and basements of old electronics can recycle outdated computer monitors, televisions and other items today and tomorrow at Intel's seventh annual Home Electronics Recycling Drive ... Recycling programs such as the Intel event became necessary after the Environmental Protection Agency in 1992 banned the landfill dumping of items that contain cathode ray tubes, including computer monitors and televisions, because they contain lead, phosphorous, cadmium and... (Hudson Sun, MA)
Hazardous waste collection information Oct 10, 2009
Fee: 10 fee for TVs; 5 for computer monitors; no charge for CPUs and laptops. Household hazardous waste. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Oniontown notes Oct 9, 2009
In addition, Big Brother/Big Sister will take TVs and computer monitors for $10 each. Public Works spokeswoman congratulated residents for increasing the recycling rate and reducing the amount of trash the town has had to pickup and dispose of weekly. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Household hazardous waste event set Oct 9, 2009
Fee: 10 fee for TVs; 5 for computer monitors; no charge for CPUs and laptops. Household hazardous waste includes. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Electronics collection set for Saturday, Oct. 16 Oct 9, 2009
The cost will be $5 for TVs and Freon-containing appliances (refrigerators, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, freezers), $8 for wooden TVs and $3 for computer monitors. Organizers stress that dropping electronics devices off at the collection event costs significantly less than getting a sticker from City Hall and putting them at the curb for collection. (Beverly Citizen, MA)
MORE JOBS FROM CAREERBUILDER.COM Oct 8, 2009
com - CareerBuilder - Jobs. Email Address or Password is Invalid Email Address. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Inventors Offer Ecofriendly Substitutes For Polystyrene Oct 5, 2009
4, 2009) Rigid, custom-fit foam pieces like those that keep computer monitors firmly in place inside cardboard boxes during shipping could be made with eco-friendly starch from potatoes, wheat or corn, instead of from petroleum, according to Agricultural Research Service (ARS) research plant physiologist Gregory M. Glenn. Opting for starch in place of petroleum-derived polystyrene would lessen America's dependence on petroleum. (Science Daily)
Police: Orange Park High School Vandalized Oct 3, 2009
School officials said graffiti was spray painted, fire extinguishers were discharged, three computer monitors were smashed and books were pulled off shelves in the library. Investigators are still trying to figure out the dollar value of the damage. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Increasingly, states push for e-waste recycling Oct 2, 2009
Landfills get many of the rest of the discarded devices, which also have toxic hazards lurking inside from lead in TVs and computer monitors with cathode-ray tubes to cadmium in rechargeable batteries ... Under its law, consumers must pay between $8 and $25 above the price of TVs, computer monitors, laptop computers and portable DVD players. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Intel plans recycling event in Hudson Oct 1, 2009
Items accepted for recycling include computer monitors, CRTs (cathode-ray tubes), fax machines, copiers, typewriters, CPUs (central processing units) including accessories, DVD or VCR players, radios, telephones, cameras, and stereo equipment. Items NOT accepted for recycling include home appliances (microwaves, stoves, refrigerators etc. (Hudson Sun, MA)
The downfall of Washington Mutual Sep 26, 2009
On a credenza behind his desk, one of his computer monitors quietly streamed ticker symbols. Washington Mutual s closing price: $1. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
Burglary victims fight back Sep 25, 2009
The family lost all of their electronic equipment TVs, computer monitors, stereo equipment, games, backup drives and many other valuables. It was especially devastating for Johnson s home-based architectural firm Studio Industrielle. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Phase-changing thermal management to prolong LED lifespan Sep 22, 2009
The new material is the first in a family of phase change materials being developed by HEM the growing LED lighting applications, including street lamps, automotive lighting, flat panel TV displays and computer monitors. The key to HEM's new family of thermal management materials is its controlled phase changing in response to heat from a solid to a softer liquid-like state, which enhances thermal conductivity as heat increases. (EETimes)
Press Censorship in American Histor... Sep 22, 2009
The great issues of the 21st century have moved from newspaper front pages to computer monitors. What hasn t changed is the notion of a free press: contemporary news sources are as vital and compelling as their earlier counterparts. (Suite101.com)
Beverly and Salem partner on hazardous waste days Sep 17, 2009
During the Oct. 3 Salem event, residents of both communities can drop off CRT televisions and computer monitors for an additional $10 per item. In addition, they can drop off e-waste items, such as iPods, batteries, battery back-up units, stereo equipment, car audio equipment, cell phones, digital cameras, gaming equipment, flash drives, flat screen TVs and computers, power cords, etc. (Beverly Citizen, MA)
Clear Channel's "Green is Good" Radio Show Brings Environmental Issues Front and Center Sep 17, 2009
Now the largest recycler of electronic waste in the world, Fresno-headquartered Electronic Recyclers International is licensed to de-manufacture and recycle televisions, computer monitors, computers, and other types of electronic equipment. ERI processes more than 140 million pounds of electronic waste annually in its six locations in California, Washington, Colorado, Indianapolis, Massachusetts and Texas. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Saugus Fire log Sept. 6-12 Sep 15, 2009
Firefighters reported several pallets of televisions and computer monitors on fire. They extinguished the fire using 1,000 gallons of water. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
Hazardous waste day in Braintree collects more than 400 electronic items Sep 15, 2009
More than 250 residents brought their hazardous waste, including all types of chemicals, tires, batteries, televisions, and computer monitors, to the center ... In addition, the Friends of the Library continued their collection of tires and batteries, computer monitors, televisions, air conditioners, de-humidifiers, small refrigerators, electronics, and microwaves, with all proceeds above the disposal costs benefiting the library. (Braintree Forum, MA)
State launches rural electronics-recycling program Sep 15, 2009
He'd heard that lead in computer monitors' cathode-ray tubes can contaminate soil and water. Show Low and the state of Arizona don't forbid electronic waste from going out with other garbage, but it didn't feel right to Williams. (AZCentral -- News)
Water leak delays school (3) Sep 11, 2009
Among them were a couple boxes of text books that hadn t been put on shelves, as well as some computer monitors. But the damage could have been worse if the pipe had burst the day before, when teachers were still preparing their rooms, said Wells. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Saugus Police log Sept. 6 Sep 10, 2009
Responding firefighters found several pallets of televisions and computer monitors on fire. The fire didn t spread to a tractor-trailer parked next to the pallets. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
How Do Space Pictures Get So Pretty? Sep 10, 2009
(Televisions and computer monitors create color in the same way. . (Slate)
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Items that are prohibited include computer monitors, toxic chemicals, refrigerators and latex paint. More information can be obtained on what items can and can't be taken to the landfill by calling 463-5588 during business hours. (The Herald-Palladium)
Household hazardous waste day in Braintree is Sept. 12 Sep 9, 2009
In addition, the Friends of Thayer Public Library are continuing their collection of tires and batteries, computer monitors, televisions, air conditioners, de-humidifiers, small refrigerators, electronics, and microwaves. All proceeds above the disposal costs will benefit the library. (Braintree Forum, MA)
Public Safety 09/07/09 Sep 7, 2009
Burglaries -- Visitor Center of Comlara Park, 13001 Recreation Area Drive, Hudson, 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, camera; Contemporary Obstetrics & Gynecology PC, 2304 Stern Drive, Bloomington, 3:54 a.m., Sunday, two computer monitors, a laptop computer and a desktop computer. Posted in , , on Monday, September 7, 2009 12:45 am. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
With budget, Watertown gets back to business Small road projects, police command centeramong town priorities Sep 3, 2009
Purchases will include telephone systems, computers, computer monitors, printers, upgrades to the IT systems, presentation equipment, multiple Internet access points, audio-visual equipment including televisions, DVD and video players and projectors. "This will allow us to conduct roll call training in the briefing room and the equipment will provide incident commanders the equipment in managing a critical incident in town," said Watertown Police Chief John Gavallas. (Town Times, CT)
Landfill ban for e-waste Sep 1, 2009
Computer monitors being stored ready for recycling at a Sydney depot. Photo: Rob Homer. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Simple solutions to save money at home this summer Sep 1, 2009
And turn off those computer monitors when not in use. Stay Cool. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Bulletin Board Sep 1, 2009
Fees for items are $15 for computer monitors, TV s up to 24 , and AC s ; $20 for TV s over 24 and consoles; $10 for dehumidifiers, small fridges, and microwave ovens. Fees for tires: $5 for car tires and batteries, $2 for rims, and $20 for truck tires. (Braintree Forum, MA)
Electronic recycling collection planned in Cumberland County Sept. 8 Aug 31, 2009
Disposal fees are: 5 for microwaves, 20 if the tube is broken; 5 for computer monitors, plus 20 if the tube is broken; 10 for TVs up to 15 inches, plus 20 if the tube is broken; 20 for TVs up to 27 inches, plus 20 if the tube is broken; 30 for TVs larger than 27 inches, plus 20 if the tube is broken. All other items are free for recycling, including typewriters, VCRs and similar products. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
FinePix REAL 3D W1 Aug 31, 2009
The extra dimensional aspect is also not viewable across standard computer monitors or television, making sharing at this point a non-option to those without the device. Luckily bundled software can convert 3-D images to standard 2-D formats should owners desire to pass along basic copies of their work. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Tips for making your office more 'green' Aug 27, 2009
Use LCD computer monitors when possible. Take advantage of the sleep and other program functions on computers and other electronics. (Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area)
Is plasma dead? Aug 27, 2009
But then again, will we be just using TV sized computer monitors in the near future. Re: Is plasma dead. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
OLED? Make way for ILED displays Aug 24, 2009
Rogers also sees a place for the flexible ILED displays (in addition to computer monitors and home theater screens) on wearable health monitors and diagnostic equipment. With wireless motes minding grapevines, and mobile phones ordering their owners into public squares for pillow fights, it s fair to say that computing has become ubiquitous. (Boston Globe)
'Don't use 911 as a joke' Aug 23, 2009
Ken Johnson, Crow Wing County Sheriff's Department 911 operations manager, watched a bank of computer monitors Tuesday while working in the emergency 911 dispatcher center at the sheriff's department. Dispatchers have struggled for years dealing with 911 calls that are not emergencies. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Next-Generation Inorganic LEDs Promise Longer Lives, More Lumens [Slide Show] Aug 22, 2009
ILEDs are used today to make large display screens but cannot easily be made small enough to be packed into arrays that work well for indoor lighting or for video screens (several different brands of televisions, computer monitors and smart phones already use OLEDs). ILEDs are "ridiculously bright, with the strongest emitting the equivalent of about one tenth the brightness of the sun," says , an assistant professor of at Columbia University in New York City who is also studying ways to make... (Scientific American)
China market slump not seen as warning signal Aug 22, 2009
"I have most of my money in the market, and now I feel so sad, I want to cry," Zhang said as he stood with 20 people watching share prices on computer monitors. "We all know the economy is reviving, and the government said they will protect small investors, but actually our interests have been hurt most.". (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
* Ex-official at Chunghwa Picture Tubes indicted Aug 21, 2009
CDTs are used in computer monitors and other electronics. In its statement, the justice department said Cheng had collaborated in the conspiracy from January 1999 until at least September 2004. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
W.H. Backs Right to Guns Outside Events Aug 20, 2009
Goes their exploding heads all over their computer monitors. by the_majesty August 19, 2009 4:41 PM EDT. (CBS News -- Politics)
First Methodist Church hopes to match the success of its first electronics recycling drive Aug 18, 2009
" boxergal wrote on Aug 17, 2009 1:29 PM:" Would someone that takes the e edition please let me know if they will be accepting computer monitors. Thanks. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Google users loyal: comScore Aug 15, 2009
The websites of Bing and Yahoo are displayed on computer monitors in San Anselmo, California, seen here in July 2009. The planned Microsoft-Yahoo. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Lodi repossessor uses tact, skill to bring in motorcycles, trucks — even a Rolls-Royce (1915) Aug 15, 2009
Freitas' office desk is partially taken up by three computer monitors, along with a large iced coffee drink. A map of Hawaii hangs on one wall, and nearby are photos of his wife and two daughters. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Review: The ViewSonic VPC100 Desktop PC Aug 13, 2009
a company known until now mainly as a maker of computer monitors and TVs, has jumped into the all-in-one market with its new VPC100 ($495-$688), a sleek and stylish-looking product that could be exactly what some small firms need. Or not. (SmallBusinessComputing)
Handy work is no easy job (465) Aug 13, 2009
My mind wandered to Third World and developing nations, where people burn computer monitors and motherboards, releasing toxic fumes in the air, just so they can collect the scrap metal to sell. Next it was off to Hayden s house to grab his tools that we would need for the job. (Oswego Palladium-Times, NY)
Where are your happy snaps? Aug 10, 2009
You can get massive digital photo frames the size of computer monitors, but screen size tends to come at the expense of colour accuracy and, most importantly, viewing angles. In the end I opted for a small display roughly the size of a 4x6 inch print you'd get from the chemist. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
The Brookline Recycling Corner Aug 9, 2009
Pickup of metal items, appliances, TVs and computer monitors must be scheduled a week in advance. Call 617-730-2156, or 617-646-2700 to schedule an item. (Brookline TAB, MA)
Share the workload, then the fun (1) Aug 9, 2009
Older kids can clean mini-blinds, TV screens and computer monitors with damp used fabric softener sheets. This eliminates the static that causes dust to stick. (Wellsboro Gazette, PA)
At auction ... Aug 5, 2009
There are, among other items, old maps and globes, pencil sharpeners and chalkboards, fans, doors, fire alarms and computer monitors. Advertisement. (Freeman Courier, SD)
Tennessee Sales Tax Holiday begins Aug. 7 Aug 5, 2009
Some items that ARE subject to sales tax include: belt buckles (sold separately from a belt), briefcases, cosmetics, hair notions, handbags, jewelry, patches and emblems (sold separately), sewing equipment and supplies, sunglasses, umbrellas, wallets, watches, ballet or tap shoes, cleated or spiked athletic shoes, baseball, boxing or golf gloves, hand and elbow guards, mouth guards, shin guards, computer compact disks, printers, diskettes, handheld electronic schedulers, printer supplies... (Camden Chronicle, TN)
Why isn't TV recycling in the picture? Aug 3, 2009
Australia's first plant for recycling hazardous TV glass only opened in May in South Australia, where it's estimated 3 million old televisions and computer monitors end up in landfill each year. Old TV tubes can contain up to 4kg of lead along with other toxic goodies such as mercury, cadmium and arsenic. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
* Surge expected in LED demand Aug 3, 2009
With the use of LEDs for backlighting in TVs and computer monitors likely to increase significantly over the next few years, local LED makers such as Epistar Corp are expected to benefit, Taipei-based Capital Securities said. PHOTO: AP. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Parents pass the hat to make up for school cuts Jul 25, 2009
Volunteers are going to collect old TVs, computer monitors and keyboards and sell them to a recycler. They hope the program will not only bring in a few thousand dollars a year, but also teach kids about recycling. (MSNBC -- Business)
Political Grapevine Jul 25, 2009
In May, government inspectors found department employees tended to leave computer monitors on while not in use, wasting electricity worth $1million a year. Caught on Tape. (Fox News)
Not your father's garbage trucks Jul 25, 2009
Today's trucks can have computer monitors that can direct a driver to his entire route, GPS systems that can record where he is at all times, as well as sensors and cameras. Hybrid trucks are being developed. (AZCentral -- Business)
Web gets comfy in your den Jul 23, 2009
Also, many of the new digital TV sets can double as computer monitors. Plug an Internet-connected laptop into the set and punch up your favorite online video services, like the video streaming service on. (Boston Globe)
EPA says firms sent computer waste to Asia Jul 22, 2009
The Seattle EPA office said W and E International Trading Co., of Texas, and , of Lakewood, tried to ship more than 500 used color computer monitors to Hong Kong. The Hong Kong Environmental Protection Department notified U.S. authorities and the monitors were shipped back to the Port of Tacoma in May. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
Recycler dumped electronics in Africa, EPA says Jul 15, 2009
The complaint states that on May 1, EarthEcycle exported two, 40-foot-long sea-going shipping containers containing 2,016 used computer monitors through the port of Baltimore to South Africa ... EarthEcycle, which is also storing collected electronics equipment in the yard surrounding an old auto repair shop in Homewood, collects and exports used electronics equipment and parts, including color computer monitors that contain cathode ray tubes. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Buying Green: 9 Eco-Conscious Accessories Jul 15, 2009
Miserly computer monitors, software that saves, vegan shoes, biker accessories, and more. By. (Scientific American)
