SEATTLE -- Maybe you just got a new TV or computer. Great. What's going to happen to the old one?

You could sell it, donate it or recycle it. Just don't throw it in the trash.

"There are so many toxics in electronics it is very important that they be kept out of the landfill," said Tom Watson, King County's Eco-Consumer.

He says those toxic materials include mercury, cadmium and lead.

"In some of some of the older computer monitors and TVs, there are more than 4 pounds of lead in those," he said.

There are lots of places that will let you recycle your old computer or TV set. But in most cases you have to pay for that service.

Starting Jan. 1, the state's new E-cycling law takes effect. You'll be able to recycle unwanted computers, computer monitors laptops and TVs for free -- at one of hundreds of permanent recycling centers around the state.

"Under this new law, the electronics industry will pay for this recycling," Watson said. "And it really helps people to recycle, the fact that they don't have to pay for it."

You can get the list of free recycling locations by calling 1-800-RECYCLE, or visit www.kingcounty.gov