GLASS-TO-GLASS RECYCLING

"Glass to glass recycling is viewed by the Environmental Protection Agency as the best use of this material. It is certainly preferable over sending it to a lead smelter, which can be environmentally sound, but doesn’t yield the benefits of overall glass-to-glass recycling. A main purpose of CRT’s rule is to promote [this], which has been a major intent from the beginning, starting with our Common Sense Initiative work,"

Bob Tonetti

Senior Environmental Scientist, Environmental Protection Agency Office of Solid Waste

In 2006 alone, CRT Processing processed 14 million pounds of cathode ray tubes.

The improper disposal of obsolete electronics in our landfills releases deadly toxins, such as lead, zinc, cadmium, mercury and copper, into our soil, water and atmosphere causing both environmental and health problems. In fact, cathode ray tubes found in most computer monitors and television sets contain more than four pounds of lead each! As a result, the Environmental Protection Agency in 2006 passed the CRT Rule, which prevents the land disposal of cathode ray tubes and streamlines management standards and encourages recycling and reuse. Safely recycling cathode ray tubes saves energy and conserves resources, allows the recycled glass cullet to be reused to manufacture new CRT glass, and reduces the amount of lead in landfills.

CRT Processing is dedicated to providing an effective, economical solution for recycling such obsolete monitors and televisions into new cathode ray tube glass. Our state-of-the-art, automated de-manufacturing and recycling system offers the most effective solution available in the industry. Our company is a national leader in processing glass, which is sorted by type and chemistry, to produce furnace-ready cullet.

Our processing technologies assure customers that they are meeting the national standard of glass-to-glass recycling. We manage all residual coatings per the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regulations. Our glass is processed safely with no exposure to the environment. The processed, clean glass is reused for its original purpose, eliminating customer liability associated with managing hazardous materials. We turn your electronic waste (e-waste) into a reusable commodity using the preferred management method of state and federal regulatory agencies.

We carry $3 million in pollution liability insurance to protect your long-term interests. We also issue certificates of recycling for every customer shipment to complete the required tracking of potentially hazardous electronics and give our customers peace of mind. CRT Processing offers nationwide transportation services within 48 hours of scheduling. We are competitively priced against lower-valued services.

We invite you to visit our state-of-the-art facility, located in Janesville, WI, to inspect our procedures and see our operations firsthand. Compare our pricing and service within the industry and see why CRT Processing should be your first choice in electronics recycling. For more information, call (608) 754-3400.