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How do I dispose of my old plasma tv
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MicroSmurf
18-02-2011
If you are sure you are not going to have it repaired then definitely put it on ebay, you will sell it. People do actively look for and buy faulty electrical goods and especially flat screen TV's which have non-smashed/cracked screens. Just take a picture of it and give an accurate description of make/model and what the problem is and list it as spares or repair.

Have a look here to see what prices some faulty/broken plasmas have been fetching recently.
http://completed.shop.ebay.co.uk/i.h..._ipg=50&_rdc=1
Syntax Error
18-02-2011
Originally Posted by Ginger Nut:
“My old plasma tv has died and I wondering if there is anywhere I can take it to dispose of it.

I suppose I can take it to the local municipal tip place but is there anywhere specialist that will take it?

I sense this may be a dumb question but what the hell. ”

Any well know, big name electrical store will take it off your hands these days.
Richard Taylor
20-02-2011
Freecycle? Someone might just want one to repair, and they'll collect from you!

Richard
bbrains
20-04-2011
Companies like Sims Recycling specialise in getting rid of electrical waste because it can't be taken to landfill by European Laws. I'm not sure if they take waste from induviduals, I just know it's who my office uses when we get rid of old computers and stuff. I think that most local councils use them in the UK so they should be able to advise you on what to do with it
bbrains
20-04-2011
Originally Posted by MicroSmurf:
“If you are sure you are not going to have it repaired then definitely put it on ebay, you will sell it. People do actively look for and buy faulty electrical goods and especially flat screen TV's which have non-smashed/cracked screens. Just take a picture of it and give an accurate description of make/model and what the problem is and list it as spares or repair.

Have a look here to see what prices some faulty/broken plasmas have been fetching recently.
http://completed.shop.ebay.co.uk/i.h..._ipg=50&_rdc=1”

I have a friend who is a 'Glitch Video Artist' he's always buying old LCD screens to make work with.
chrisbartley
20-04-2011
Shame there wasn't more metal in them

you could leave it at your garden gate, and you local gyp... sorry recyling agents would whsik it away in no time
cloudfactory
22-04-2011
Originally Posted by Ginger Nut:
“My old plasma tv has died and I wondering if there is anywhere I can take it to dispose of it.

I suppose I can take it to the local municipal tip place but is there anywhere specialist that will take it?

I sense this may be a dumb question but what the hell. ”

GO OUT IN THE DARK AND DUMP IT AT THE ROADSIDE.
gemma-the-husky
22-04-2011
Originally Posted by Ginger Nut:
“It's 9 years old and has been buzzing and wheezing for about 10 days when I turn it on until it eventually powers off again. Occasionally it offers a tiny corrupted image before turning off. Up until Tuesday it had been taking increasing numbers of power off/on cycles before eventually it came to life. On Tuesday I had about a dozen goes before I gave in. I think it is stuffed. I doubt it's a fuse in the plug.

I am aware that my local tip has a corner for old tvs but I drive a Smart car. I reckon a 42" plasma will tip a Smart over!!! It's huge and probably 50% heavier than the current equivalent.

Selling it on ebay is an interesting idea. I suppose an enthusiast might fancy the challenge of repairing it, although it isn't really worth much any more even if it was working.

Not such a daft question then.”


9 years old - it doesnt owe you anything, although i expect it cost al ot when you got it.

council will collect 3 items, if you can't take it to a tip - although it isnt free.
ProDave
22-04-2011
Originally Posted by chrisbartley:
“you could leave it at your garden gate, and you local gyp... sorry recyling agents would whsik it away in no time”

Especially if you put it in the box that your new one came in
philengland
22-04-2011
if no one will buy it, take it to the tip, but keep the remote and seill it (you never know - someone may keep loosing their remote and need a spare!)
call100
22-04-2011
..If you phone the local council they will have a collection service for a small fee. We have used ours several times to remove sofas etc and an old CRT. Very efficient, they tell you when they are coming and you just have to leave it outside....Not even any effort involved!!
Gusto Brunt
22-04-2011
Take it to the local council tip.
MartinPickering
26-04-2011
Nobody has mentioned that, under the WEEE regulations, your retailer (the one you bought it from) is obliged to accept it for recycling if you return it to him. (I note the restrictions of your chosen "wheels" but others might be interested.)
Nigel Goodwin
26-04-2011
Originally Posted by MartinPickering:
“Nobody has mentioned that, under the WEEE regulations, your retailer (the one you bought it from) is obliged to accept it for recycling if you return it to him. (I note the restrictions of your chosen "wheels" but others might be interested.)”

I'm disappointed in your incorrect advice Martin!

That isn't what the WEEE regulations say, and is only one of the different options.

Another option is for the retailer to pay a yearly subscription which goes towards funding the local council recycling facilities, and the retailer isn't obliged to collect (or accept) the old items.
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