Poll of the Day > Holy crap why is it so hard to get rid of old televisions

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Mead 12/14/17 9:13:30 AM #1:	Trying to get rid of old junk as we start getting ready to move in a few months and apparantly you cant just toss out TVs nowadays since electronics are considered hazardous waste for some reason where I live I think I found a recycling place that might take a couple old flat screens but we have a CRT tv from way back and almost no place will take it without charging us a fee. Even if you bring it to the landfill they charge you a fee to take it. Gonna see if maybe a junkyard will take it off our hands, but I dont even know where one is so it might not be worth the gas. Really annoying because all they are doing is making lazy people like me consider doing something scummy like dropping it off in an empty lot or tossing it into some restaurant dumpster. --- All praise Mead <cite>Mead posted [p:892196520] in Holy crap ... [t:76097889]...</cite> <quote>Trying to get rid of old junk as we start getting ready to move in a few months and apparantly you cant just toss out TVs nowadays since electronics are considered hazardous waste for some reason where I live I think I found a recycling place that might take a couple old flat screens but we have a CRT tv from way back and almost no place will take it without charging us a fee. Even if you bring it to the landfill they charge you a fee to take it. Gonna see if maybe a junkyard will take it off our hands, but I dont even know where one is so it might not be worth the gas. Really annoying because all they are doing is making lazy people like me consider doing something scummy like dropping it off in an empty lot or tossing it into some restaurant dumpster.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Dikitain 12/14/17 9:15:18 AM #2:	Just take it to the local thrift store, they will take it no matter what. --- I am a senior software engineer. If you see me post here, I am tired of writing TPS reports. <cite>Dikitain posted [p:892196596] in Holy crap ... [t:76097889]...</cite> <quote>Just take it to the local thrift store, they will take it no matter what.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
HelIWithoutSin 12/14/17 9:20:30 AM #3:	Flat screen tv's and monitors contain mercury, so it's important to recycle those. You definitely don't want to dump them somewhere where they can get damaged. --- And when Alexander saw the breadth of his domain, he wept, for there were no more worlds to conquer. -Hans Gruber <cite>HelIWithoutSin posted [p:892196809] in Holy crap ... [t:76097889]...</cite> <quote>Flat screen tv's and monitors contain mercury, so it's important to recycle those. You definitely don't want to dump them somewhere where they can get damaged.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Far-Queue 12/14/17 9:22:40 AM #4:	Put them up for free on Craigslist even if they dont work. Usually theres someone out there who thinks they can fix the TV, or maybe theyre just a hoarder. Either way, someone will take it. --- https://i.imgur.com/ZwO4qO2.gifv Bluer than velvet was the night... Softer than satin was the light... From the stars... <cite>Far-Queue posted [p:892196895] in Holy crap ... [t:76097889]...</cite> <quote>Put them up for free on Craigslist even if they dont work. Usually theres someone out there who thinks they can fix the TV, or maybe theyre just a hoarder. Either way, someone will take it.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mead 12/14/17 9:27:13 AM #5:	Dikitain posted... Just take it to the local thrift store, they will take it no matter what. I looked into it and goodwill and even the Salvation Army wont accept CRT TVs or any flat screens older than 5 years. I guess there are just too many of them out there. I think I found a computer recycling business that will take them off my hands, theyre clear across town but it might be my best option --- All praise Mead <cite>Mead posted [p:892197096] in Holy crap ... [t:76097889]...</cite> <quote><cite>Dikitain posted...</cite> <quote>Just take it to the local thrift store, they will take it no matter what.</quote> I looked into it and goodwill and even the Salvation Army wont accept CRT TVs or any flat screens older than 5 years. I guess there are just too many of them out there. I think I found a computer recycling business that will take them off my hands, theyre clear across town but it might be my best option</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Mead 12/14/17 9:30:09 AM #7:	Zangulus posted... Out here, our local junk yard has an eWaste trailer. Take whatever you want, toss it in the trailer. They then strip and sell what they can to pay for the recycling fees. Sweet mailing you some TVs thanks bud --- All praise Mead <cite>Mead posted [p:892197221] in Holy crap ... [t:76097889]...</cite> <quote><cite>Zangulus posted...</cite> <quote>Out here, our local junk yard has an eWaste trailer. Take whatever you want, toss it in the trailer. They then strip and sell what they can to pay for the recycling fees.</quote> Sweet mailing you some TVs thanks bud</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Mead 12/14/17 9:59:19 AM #9:	Zangulus posted... Mead posted... Zangulus posted... Out here, our local junk yard has an eWaste trailer. Take whatever you want, toss it in the trailer. They then strip and sell what they can to pay for the recycling fees. Sweet mailing you some TVs thanks bud Anytime. Thatll just be $158.67 USD each for handling and transportation. I picked COD is that cool --- All praise Mead <cite>Mead posted [p:892198530] in Holy crap ... [t:76097889]...</cite> <quote><cite>Zangulus posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Mead posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Zangulus posted...</cite> <quote>Out here, our local junk yard has an eWaste trailer. Take whatever you want, toss it in the trailer. They then strip and sell what they can to pay for the recycling fees.</quote> Sweet mailing you some TVs thanks bud</quote> Anytime. Thatll just be $158.67 USD each for handling and transportation.</quote> I picked COD is that cool</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
EvilMegas 12/14/17 10:21:03 AM #10:	Call bulk trash or just leave it at an apartment dumpster --- Official King of Black People http://i.imgur.com/Zk3VS3o.jpg http://imgur.com/a/UeQiE <cite>EvilMegas posted [p:892199502] in Holy crap ... [t:76097889]...</cite> <quote>Call bulk trash or just leave it at an apartment dumpster</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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myghostisdead 12/14/17 10:25:31 AM #12:	Dikitain posted... Just take it to the local thrift store, they will take it no matter what. I've only found one in my area that will. <cite>myghostisdead posted [p:892199691] in Holy crap ... [t:76097889]...</cite> <quote><cite>Dikitain posted...</cite> <quote>Just take it to the local thrift store, they will take it no matter what.</quote> I've only found one in my area that will.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
bbqsb 12/14/17 10:52:57 AM #13:	I'm our area Best Buy takes them for free. --- The message board user formerly known as: the_killer_6666 <cite>bbqsb posted [p:892200905] in Holy crap ... [t:76097889]...</cite> <quote>I'm our area Best Buy takes them for free.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mead 12/14/17 10:56:31 AM #14:	bbqsb posted... I'm our area Best Buy takes them for free. The ones here take them but they charge $25 per TV --- All praise Mead <cite>Mead posted [p:892201058] in Holy crap ... [t:76097889]...</cite> <quote><cite>bbqsb posted...</cite> <quote>I'm our area Best Buy takes them for free.</quote> The ones here take them but they charge $25 per TV</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
rjsilverthorn 12/14/17 11:00:40 AM #15:	Mead posted... bbqsb posted... I'm our area Best Buy takes them for free. The ones here take them but they charge $25 per TV Based on their website the official policy is $25 per TV and tube TV's are limited to 32" or less for in store recycling <cite>rjsilverthorn posted [p:892201256] in Holy crap ... [t:76097889]...</cite> <quote><cite>Mead posted...</cite> <quote><cite>bbqsb posted...</cite> <quote>I'm our area Best Buy takes them for free.</quote> The ones here take them but they charge $25 per TV</quote> Based on their website the official policy is $25 per TV and tube TV's are limited to 32" or less for in store recycling</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ReggieTheReckless 12/14/17 11:19:31 AM #16:	Bust it open, take all the copper out to recycle, throw all the broken shit in the regular trash <cite>ReggieTheReckless posted [p:892202123] in Holy crap ... [t:76097889]...</cite> <quote>Bust it open, take all the copper out to recycle, throw all the broken shit in the regular trash</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MICHALECOLE 12/14/17 11:28:39 AM #17:	Drive to the back of your neighborhood at four in the morning and put it in somebodys driveway <cite>MICHALECOLE posted [p:892202615] in Holy crap ... [t:76097889]...</cite> <quote>Drive to the back of your neighborhood at four in the morning and put it in somebodys driveway</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LinkPizza 12/14/17 11:32:51 AM #18:	We have these giant trashcans that can fit a lot of crap in them. So, I could do my best to bag it and stick in on the middle of a bunch of other trash and it would be ok. --- 3DS Friend Code: 4742 6214 5315 Add Me because I'll probably add you. I'm probably the LinkPizza you'll see around. 0001 3388 9537, also. <cite>LinkPizza posted [p:892202854] in Holy crap ... [t:76097889]...</cite> <quote>We have these giant trashcans that can fit a lot of crap in them. So, I could do my best to bag it and stick in on the middle of a bunch of other trash and it would be ok.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Zeus 12/14/17 12:20:40 PM #19:	Because nobody wants them. However, you can always place a Craigslist ad and somebody will likely take it for free. --- (\/)(\/)\|-\| In Zeus We Trust: All Others Pay Cash <cite>Zeus posted [p:892205411] in Holy crap ... [t:76097889]...</cite> <quote>Because nobody wants them. However, you can always place a Craigslist ad and somebody will likely take it for free.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
wolfy42 12/14/17 12:31:43 PM #20:	If it works there are still many who want CRTVs for light gun games (including myself). Should be able to find someone to pick it up at your place easily, and probably even get like $20 out of it as well. If it's broken, then just.......... SMASH your TV!!!! We did it in cages in San Fransico in the 90's, it was fun. Do it in your driveway then just sweep all the remains and toss em in the trash:) --- Proud member of the Arv The Great is great fan club!!! Join today by putting it in your sig. <cite>wolfy42 posted [p:892206008] in Holy crap ... [t:76097889]...</cite> <quote>If it works there are still many who want CRTVs for light gun games (including myself). Should be able to find someone to pick it up at your place easily, and probably even get like $20 out of it as well. If it's broken, then just.......... SMASH your TV!!!! We did it in cages in San Fransico in the 90's, it was fun. Do it in your driveway then just sweep all the remains and toss em in the trash:)</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LinkPizza 12/14/17 12:33:09 PM #21:	wolfy42 posted... If it works there are still many who want CRTVs for light gun games (including myself). Should be able to find someone to pick it up at your place easily, and probably even get like $20 out of it as well. If it's broken, then just.......... SMASH your TV!!!! We did it in cages in San Fransico in the 90's, it was fun. Do it in your driveway then just sweep all the remains and toss em in the trash:) Sounds like that's a good plan. Have at it, @Mead --- 3DS Friend Code: 4742 6214 5315 Add Me because I'll probably add you. I'm probably the LinkPizza you'll see around. 0001 3388 9537, also. <cite>LinkPizza posted [p:892206091] in Holy crap ... [t:76097889]...</cite> <quote><cite>wolfy42 posted...</cite> <quote>If it works there are still many who want CRTVs for light gun games (including myself). Should be able to find someone to pick it up at your place easily, and probably even get like $20 out of it as well. If it's broken, then just.......... SMASH your TV!!!! We did it in cages in San Fransico in the 90's, it was fun. Do it in your driveway then just sweep all the remains and toss em in the trash:)</quote> Sounds like that's a good plan. Have at it, @Mead</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LaggnFragnLarry 12/14/17 12:42:40 PM #22:	just leave them inside the house when you move <cite>LaggnFragnLarry posted [p:892206632] in Holy crap ... [t:76097889]...</cite> <quote>just leave them inside the house when you move</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
shadowsword87 12/14/17 12:44:38 PM #23:	Shoot it with a gun, that's always fun. <cite>shadowsword87 posted [p:892206762] in Holy crap ... [t:76097889]...</cite> <quote>Shoot it with a gun, that's always fun.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LinkPizza 12/14/17 12:46:19 PM #24:	LaggnFragnLarry posted... just leave them inside the house when you move That might not work depending on deposits and everything. He could still beg much lose money that way. And he's trying to not lose money or gain some. At least, that's what it seems like. --- 3DS Friend Code: 4742 6214 5315 Add Me because I'll probably add you. I'm probably the LinkPizza you'll see around. 0001 3388 9537, also. <cite>LinkPizza posted [p:892206869] in Holy crap ... [t:76097889]...</cite> <quote><cite>LaggnFragnLarry posted...</cite> <quote>just leave them inside the house when you move</quote> That might not work depending on deposits and everything. He could still beg much lose money that way. And he's trying to not lose money or gain some. At least, that's what it seems like.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mead 12/14/17 12:47:45 PM #25:	LinkPizza posted... LaggnFragnLarry posted... just leave them inside the house when you move That might not work depending on deposits and everything. He could still beg much lose money that way. And he's trying to not lose money or gain some. At least, that's what it seems like. We own the house and are likely gonna sell it, Im not sure old TVs just randomly sitting in the garage would send the right message --- All praise Mead <cite>Mead posted [p:892206952] in Holy crap ... [t:76097889]...</cite> <quote><cite>LinkPizza posted...</cite> <quote><cite>LaggnFragnLarry posted...</cite> <quote>just leave them inside the house when you move</quote> That might not work depending on deposits and everything. He could still beg much lose money that way. And he's trying to not lose money or gain some. At least, that's what it seems like.</quote> We own the house and are likely gonna sell it, Im not sure old TVs just randomly sitting in the garage would send the right message</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LinkPizza 12/14/17 12:48:44 PM #26:	Mead posted... LinkPizza posted... LaggnFragnLarry posted... just leave them inside the house when you move That might not work depending on deposits and everything. He could still beg much lose money that way. And he's trying to not lose money or gain some. At least, that's what it seems like. We own the house and are likely gonna sell it, Im not sure old TVs just randomly sitting in the garage would send the right message Bury it. Deep. --- 3DS Friend Code: 4742 6214 5315 Add Me because I'll probably add you. I'm probably the LinkPizza you'll see around. 0001 3388 9537, also. <cite>LinkPizza posted [p:892207017] in Holy crap ... [t:76097889]...</cite> <quote><cite>Mead posted...</cite> <quote><cite>LinkPizza posted...</cite> <quote><cite>LaggnFragnLarry posted...</cite> <quote>just leave them inside the house when you move</quote> That might not work depending on deposits and everything. He could still beg much lose money that way. And he's trying to not lose money or gain some. At least, that's what it seems like.</quote> We own the house and are likely gonna sell it, Im not sure old TVs just randomly sitting in the garage would send the right message</quote> Bury it. Deep.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Action53 12/16/17 8:33:06 PM #27:	Put it on craigslist for free. Depending on the ohms of the yoke and neck pins some of them can be used for tube swaps in arcade games. I have a few in my garage incase I neck one or pick up something with bad burn in --- Plsbemeantome.sarahah.com <cite>Action53 posted [p:892348284] in Holy crap ... [t:76097889]...</cite> <quote>Put it on craigslist for free. Depending on the ohms of the yoke and neck pins some of them can be used for tube swaps in arcade games. I have a few in my garage incase I neck one or pick up something with bad burn in</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
pizz 12/16/17 9:25:12 PM #28:	dont monitors have something inside of them that can cause an explosion if punctured <cite>pizz posted [p:892350773] in Holy crap ... [t:76097889]...</cite> <quote>dont monitors have something inside of them that can cause an explosion if punctured</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
helIy 12/16/17 9:51:21 PM #29:	you can mail me the flatscreens --- "Dogs smell like they've had too much fun and need a bath Cats smell like espionage" - Mead <cite>helIy posted [p:892352073] in Holy crap ... [t:76097889]...</cite> <quote>you can mail me the flatscreens</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SusanGreenEyes 12/16/17 9:55:41 PM #30:	Can you leave the tv in a dumpster? --- Been a murder, over in Riften. Some old lady who runs an orphanage. Those poor children must be heartbroken. <cite>SusanGreenEyes posted [p:892352304] in Holy crap ... [t:76097889]...</cite> <quote>Can you leave the tv in a dumpster?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Far-Queue 12/16/17 10:08:05 PM #31:	pizz posted... dont monitors have something inside of them that can cause an explosion if punctured Yeah, the flux capacitor --- https://i.imgur.com/ZwO4qO2.gifv Bluer than velvet was the night... Softer than satin was the light... From the stars... <cite>Far-Queue posted [p:892352957] in Holy crap ... [t:76097889]...</cite> <quote><cite>pizz posted...</cite> <quote>dont monitors have something inside of them that can cause an explosion if punctured</quote> Yeah, the flux capacitor</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ferko420 12/16/17 10:10:46 PM #32:	You keep it for real retro gaming.... Or sell it to a retro gamer at least --- Switch: Ferko: SW-3592-8151-5043 3DS: Ferko: 4167-4487-9551 PSN: HAVOCtheHedgehog <cite>ferko420 posted [p:892353085] in Holy crap ... [t:76097889]...</cite> <quote>You keep it for real retro gaming.... Or sell it to a retro gamer at least</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
mooreandrew58 12/16/17 10:17:11 PM #33:	ReggieTheReckless posted... Bust it open, take all the copper out to recycle, throw all the broken shit in the regular trash I was helping my friends step dad take shit to the dump once and I started to take out this old computer monitor and he told me to stop legit punched the thing breaking it open and snatched out a bunch of wires held them up and just said "copper is worth money" --- Cid- "looks like that overgrown lobster just got served!" Bartz-"with cheese biscuts AND mashed potatoes!" <cite>mooreandrew58 posted [p:892353433] in Holy crap ... [t:76097889]...</cite> <quote><cite>ReggieTheReckless posted...</cite> <quote>Bust it open, take all the copper out to recycle, throw all the broken shit in the regular trash</quote> I was helping my friends step dad take shit to the dump once and I started to take out this old computer monitor and he told me to stop legit punched the thing breaking it open and snatched out a bunch of wires held them up and just said "copper is worth money"</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Action53 12/16/17 11:05:26 PM #34:	pizz posted... dont monitors have something inside of them that can cause an explosion if punctured Crt tubes are under a full vacuum, if not smashed right they violently implode and then explode sending shards of glass flying everywhere --- Plsbemeantome.sarahah.com <cite>Action53 posted [p:892355963] in Holy crap ... [t:76097889]...</cite> <quote><cite>pizz posted...</cite> <quote>dont monitors have something inside of them that can cause an explosion if punctured</quote> Crt tubes are under a full vacuum, if not smashed right they violently implode and then explode sending shards of glass flying everywhere</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mead 12/17/17 6:20:46 AM #35:	SusanGreenEyes posted... Can you leave the tv in a dumpster? I dont know if its true everywhere but here TVs are considered hazardous waste so you can get in a lot of trouble for just tossing them normally or leaving them somewhere. We ended up driving to this small business where they do computer and electronic recycling and leaving them in their drop off zone. There were a bunch of other TVs there that other people had left --- All praise Mead <cite>Mead posted [p:892368661] in Holy crap ... [t:76097889]...</cite> <quote><cite>SusanGreenEyes posted...</cite> <quote>Can you leave the tv in a dumpster?</quote> I dont know if its true everywhere but here TVs are considered hazardous waste so you can get in a lot of trouble for just tossing them normally or leaving them somewhere. We ended up driving to this small business where they do computer and electronic recycling and leaving them in their drop off zone. There were a bunch of other TVs there that other people had left</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SmokeMassTree 12/17/17 1:57:44 PM #36:	Light it on fire in your neighbors front yard Orrrrr give it away in one of those bullshit take my junk Christmas exchanges --- A.K. 2/14/10 T.C.P. Victorious Champion of the 1st Annual POTd Hunger Games and the POTd Battle Royale Season 3 <cite>SmokeMassTree posted [p:892382721] in Holy crap ... [t:76097889]...</cite> <quote>Light it on fire in your neighbors front yard Orrrrr give it away in one of those bullshit take my junk Christmas exchanges</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
OmegaTomHank 12/17/17 1:59:37 PM #37:	In my state you cant even pay to get rid of them <cite>OmegaTomHank posted [p:892382824] in Holy crap ... [t:76097889]...</cite> <quote>In my state you cant even pay to get rid of them</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mead 12/17/17 2:21:03 PM #38:	OmegaTomHank posted... In my state you cant even pay to get rid of them Wow that sucks What are you supposed to do? --- All praise Mead <cite>Mead posted [p:892384055] in Holy crap ... [t:76097889]...</cite> <quote><cite>OmegaTomHank posted...</cite> <quote>In my state you cant even pay to get rid of them</quote> Wow that sucks What are you supposed to do?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
pedro45 12/17/17 11:52:13 PM #39:	ferko420 posted... You keep it for real retro gaming.... Or sell it to a retro gamer at least --- Warning: Sometimes biased http://i.imgur.com/V0x5fw8.jpg http://i.imgur.com/IOovUge.gif http://i.imgur.com/zw7bqPH.jpg <cite>pedro45 posted [p:892417947] in Holy crap ... [t:76097889]...</cite> <quote><cite>ferko420 posted...</cite> <quote>You keep it for real retro gaming.... Or sell it to a retro gamer at least</quote></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Action53 12/18/17 9:04:16 AM #40:	Mead posted... What are you supposed to do? Bury them in your back yard --- Plsbemeantome.sarahah.com <cite>Action53 posted [p:892432841] in Holy crap ... [t:76097889]...</cite> <quote><cite>Mead posted...</cite> <quote>What are you supposed to do?</quote> Bury them in your back yard</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Viking_Mudcrap 12/18/17 10:00:33 AM #41:	Just throw it in a lake or something. --- stuff <cite>Viking_Mudcrap posted [p:892434787] in Holy crap ... [t:76097889]...</cite> <quote>Just throw it in a lake or something.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mead 12/18/17 12:04:46 PM #42:	We dont have lakes --- All praise Mead <cite>Mead posted [p:892440055] in Holy crap ... [t:76097889]...</cite> <quote>We dont have lakes</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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