How Do You Discharge A TV Tube?
If you have recently replaced a tube in your older television, or are done using the television, you need to properly discharge the tube. TV tubes have chemicals inside that are bad for the environment. It takes thousands of years for a television tube to deteriorate. Because of this it is extremely important to bring your old TV tube to a local electronics recycle center. Contact your local recycle center. Ask if he takes old television tubes. These products are relatively small so he may just instruct you to place it in your recycle bin for the weekly pickup. If not, take the TV tube to the local recycle plant for disposal. Stop by an electronics store such as Best Buy, Office Depot or Staples. These facilities all provide electronic recycling centers and allow you to dispose of the television tube free of charge. Take your TV tube to a local goodwill location. If the tube is still good the facility may use the tube as a replacement part for old televisions. Sell the TV tubes in a ga