Quote Originally Posted by hills View Post
Is the issue with the LCD's the tiny little fluorescent backlights ? Maybe they contain small amounts of mercury like the CFL's do ?



Maybe they would be okay if the backlights were removed and properly recycled ?

I am not sure exactly which parts they do not like or are toxic, but in PA at least monitors and all electronics are technically e-waste and not legally allowed to go into a landfill. Throwing a toaster or blender or other non-computer related electronics are usually taken no problem but I have seen the trash people leave LCD and CRT tvs and monitors behind and not take them. There are 2 dumps near me that will take WHOLE LCDs/CRTs, but from residents only (have to show ID that has address in the county) and you can only bring 3 per time, AND they wont take them if you have taken them apart/are not whole.