April 28, 2005

Introducing the first CRT Recycling System operating in Northern California

Old monitors represent one of the largest waste streams in the next 3-5 years

San Jose-based company ASL has implemented the best available technology for recycling unwanted computer monitors and televisions. The first environmentally correct, California state-supported and approved CRT Recycling System offers a safe alternative handling potentially toxic and hazardous cathode ray tubes (CRTs) residing in these products.

California State Legislation specifically prohibits landfill disposal of monitors and televisions. Lead in the form of lead oxide (PbO) is embedded in the glass tubes in CRTs. It is used to shield users from radiation and not a hazard when the CRT is intact. Once the glass tube is broken and exposed to water, over time, the lead can “leach out” and contaminate ground water. Lead is well known for damaging the human central nervous system.

The safe solution
ASL Chairman of the Board Howard Misle and President Steve Hart wanted to offer a solution for CRT recycling.

They immediately went to work in finding the best possible way to provide northern California with a recycling solution for electronic scrap, in particular, monitors and TVs.

“CRTs can be potentially hazardous and must be treated with respect when recycling to avoid any undue catastrophic damage to our environment and public health,” comments Bill McGeever, Vice President of ASL. “We found the safe solution for CRT recycling and feel good about being able to finally offer northern California a sound, easy alternative in the disposal of these things. The CRT Recycling System uses nothing but electricity and compressed air,” points out McGeever. “No water or chemicals are used. ASL recycles without placing any of the resulting materials in landfills or shipping it to Third World countries. We recycle everything.”

No appointment, no charge, no hassle
Spring clean garages, attics, and storage facilities to get rid of outdated TV and computer monitor clutter. ASL recycling service offers FREE collection service, with some constraints, to all California consumers and businesses large or small. For pick up call 1-877-279-0230. Drop-offs are always welcome. ASL is located at 524 Brennan St., in northern San Jose off of Junction Avenue.