CRTs are crushed by a special machine. The glass is reused for new picture tubes or sent to smelters that process lead. But people getting rid of old computers or TVs have to pay for this special handling. In California, it can cost between $20 and $65

We may have to pay a special "environmental fee" to get
rid of old computers. Or, some have suggested to put a tax
on new ones to cover the cost of recycling.

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