Did you get a new television for the holidays because of the upcoming conversion to digital service in February? Not sure what to do with your old television now?
If you are thinking about throwing your old TV in the trash or leaving it on the side of the road, don’t! Most analog sets contain cathode-ray tubes which usually contain 4 to 8 pounds of lead and other harmful substances.
There are better alternatives that are safe and eco-friendly. You could consider using the set for movies or video gaming systems or donating it to a local charity. Or you can dispose of it safely and free of charge at Hillsborough County’s Household Chemicals and Electronic Collection Centers.
Collections are held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the following locations (weather permitting):
• 1st Saturday of every month at 9805 N. Sheldon Road
• 2nd Saturday of every month at the South County Facility on Powell Road (off U.S. 41, north of Big Bend Road)
• 3rd Saturday of every month at 6209 County Road 579 (Mango Road, north of Interstate 4, exit 10)
For more information call (813) 272-5680 or visit www.hillsboroughcounty.org/solidwaste. Click on “Household Chemicals & Electronics Collection.”
If you are thinking about throwing your old TV in the trash or leaving it on the side of the road, don’t! Most analog sets contain cathode-ray tubes which usually contain 4 to 8 pounds of lead and other harmful substances.
There are better alternatives that are safe and eco-friendly. You could consider using the set for movies or video gaming systems or donating it to a local charity. Or you can dispose of it safely and free of charge at Hillsborough County’s Household Chemicals and Electronic Collection Centers.
Collections are held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the following locations (weather permitting):
• 1st Saturday of every month at 9805 N. Sheldon Road
• 2nd Saturday of every month at the South County Facility on Powell Road (off U.S. 41, north of Big Bend Road)
• 3rd Saturday of every month at 6209 County Road 579 (Mango Road, north of Interstate 4, exit 10)
For more information call (813) 272-5680 or visit www.hillsboroughcounty.org/solidwaste. Click on “Household Chemicals & Electronics Collection.”
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