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TV recycling or donation

Apart from freecycle, does anyone know of an easy way to get rid of a fully working 32" CRT TV?  It was pretty decent when new but it seems no one wants an old TV these days.I don't own a car so I need it taken away.

Ben Smith ● 5728d4 Comments

I happened to be looking at the LBH&F website and if you paste this you will be able to see the info that they are giving their residents including a list of sites to visit.Have you tried freecycle though as more things are added each day?  Both Ealing and Hammersmith have very active freecycle groups.  (I haven't looked to see what LBE have on their website regarding help for reusing tvs recently.  I do know that they have been doing a bit of updating recently though.)LBH&F info: http://www.lbhf.gov.uk/Directory/Environment_and_Planning/Rubbish_waste_and_recycling/Household_waste_-__special_collections_for_large_items/17263_Bulky_Refuse_and_Furniture_Reuse_items.asp

Philippa Bond ● 5728d

So you don't have to paste to have an idea of what they have in their info here is part of the page.There is more but some of that is only relevant to LBH&F residents whereas this is relevant to everybody. "Free reuse or recycling The British Heart Foundation (BHF) BHF run furniture and electrical stores across the country. They are constantly looking for fresh stock and offer a free collection service for reusable items.Furniture and electrical stores are larger than normal BHF stores to accommodate everything from second-hand suites and bedroom furniture to electrical goods such as fridges and washing machines. For further information call 0844 412 5000 or visit the British Heart Foundation website (opens in new window). Exchange websites Give it away or exchange it on one of these websites: • http://www.freecycle.org/ (opens in new window) • http://www.gumtree.com/ (opens in new window)  • http://www.dontdumpthat.org.uk/ (opens in new window)  • http://www.vskips.co.uk/ (opens in new window)  • http://www.2recycle.co.uk/ (opens in new window) • http://www.snaffleup.co.uk/ (opens in new window)  • http://www.letsallshare.com/ (opens in new window)  • http://freebiefreakz.org (opens in new window) eBay Make some cash and sell it on eBay. Retailer take back If you are buying new white goods or other large electrical appliance to replace old ones ask your retailer if they offer a take back service –some retailers will take away your old appliance for reuse or recycling when they deliver your new one. "Good Luck

Philippa Bond ● 5727d

We sold our old TV on ebay for collection only. We only got £10 but didn't want anything much, really just glad it went to a good home.

Jo Reeve ● 5727d

Thanks all for the suggestions!

Ben Smith ● 5727d