3 Green Ways to Dispose of Old TVs (Apart from Dumpster Rentals)
Once you've decided to get rid of your old TV, there are a few things you need to do to ensure that it's disposed of properly.
In the past few years, an average American’s consumer habits have changed a lot. Given the breakneck speed with which electronics and home appliances develop, it is only fair that people in OKC want to stay on top of the advancements and constantly upgrade their devices.
The only problem that comes with this is that often plenty of electronics in perfectly good shape get the “discarded” tag just because it is a little older than its peers. Take TVs, for example; every year across the United States, people discard about 25 million televisions.
However, disposing of an unwanted TV is more complicated than you might think. Several states have legal restrictions against certain types of electronics entering landfills. Under such circumstances, even some dumpster rentals might refuse to dispose of your TV. On Call Junk Haul is one of the few companies in Oklahoma that responsibly haul away televisions (and other electronics).
Setting aside country rules and regulations and individual motivations, we made a list of 3 of the best ways to dump your old TV.
#1 Donate Your TV
If your TV is still in a decently working condition, donating it might be a viable option. Do note that different charity organizations and thrift shops have varying guidelines for electronics donation. Go through all the rules and regulations laid out. A lot of these organizations also offer pick-up services. With these services, disposing of your old TV becomes even easier. You will no longer have to bother about the heavy lifting.
If you wish to rack in some cash in exchange for your old TV, maybe consider selling it. Facebook groups and Facebook marketplace are two of the best ways to find prospective buyers. When you post your ad, make sure to specify that the buyer must be able to pick up the TV from your house (or any location of your choice).
#2 Recycle It (at the Retailers or the Manufacturers)
Some even have the option of recycling their TV at the retailer or manufacturer. Ask your retailer for details of the recycling process. You can also take help from electronic recycling programs that companies like Best Buy introduce. They accept all sorts of old, unused, and unwanted electronics. Although most recycling programs are free of cost, some do charge a nominal recycling fee.
Other times you can directly contact the manufacturers and go through their policies to recycle your TV.
#3 Take Help from an e-Waste Recycling Facility
e-Waste facilities are the tech version of dumpster rentals. You can take to google for a quick search on e-Waste facilities near you. These places recycle old TVs and unwanted electronics in the most responsible way possible. OKC has plenty of these recycling facilities, you should have no trouble finding one closest to you.
For dumpster rentals and junk haulers at the lowest costs, reach out to On Call Junk Haul via our website.