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Old TV disposal; an idea that perhaps never crossed your mind. However, now you are faced with that reality, and it happens out of the blue. Whatever the reason, you need to learn quickly just how to get rid of it. This is due to the fact that it really is not that simple. But, not to worry too much; you have a few options, so read on to find out what you can do about it.
What makes Old TV Disposal Difficult
While there are a few things to do with a broken HDTV, darkening the curb certainly isn’t one of them. It’s ugly and won’t serve any purpose if exposed to the weather elements too long. But you simply can’t help wonder why it’s not hauled away with all your other trash. In a word, it’s toxic. There are many hazards materials inside.
Low commodities prices around the world are making life difficult for electronics recyclers, especially those struggling to get rid of toxic materials from obsolete television sets. The result: Old TVs being dumped in the trash or on the side of the road and e-recycling companies improperly disposing of them, including a company caught last year burying old TVs and other electronics devices in a 10-foot-deep hole in a field. And that is bad news for the environment. --NBC News.com
Because of the many hazardous materials inside, there’s just no way the local trash collection agency will pick it up and haul it away. Which means, you’ll have to do something different in order to offload it. Of course, that seriously limits what you can and cannot do with old electronics, whether it’s a TV or anything else.
Top Port St. Lucie Old TV Disposal Options
Now, that doesn’t mean you’re stuck with it forever. And, it doesn’t give you a pass for illegal dumping. But, it does mean you’ll have to put forth a little more effort to get rid of it for good. Here are some helpful old TV disposal options you can try:
- Consign it. Okay, if it still works, there is a chance someone out there, perhaps a local, will take it off your hands. But, to get it out of the house in the meantime, you can try to consign it. No, this isn’t a perfect solution, but it’s still a possible option.
- Fix it. While this might not be your first choice it’s a good idea because you could probably find future use for it. And, it’s a great way to have a backup or use it in a guest room. Although it costs a bit of money, you’ll still get much more use out of it.
- Give it away. You can also give that TV to a local charity or school. If it’s in working condition, there are plenty of places which will accept this electronic as a gift. After all, it’s worthwhile to give it a try.
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