A recent NBC News report discusses the financial and environmental problems involved in the disposal of old TVs.

The preference for flat screen TVs has created some big challenges for those involved in the disposal of the old, heavy tube units, according to a recent NBC report. 

The larger-style televisions, which contain cathode ray tubes, or CRTs, can contain valuable metals like gold and copper, reports io9.

So when the prices of these commodities were high about five years ago, companies were ready to pay for the outdated devices because they were still able to make a profit. 

However, these v