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I am sorry if this has been covered some where else but if so I can not seem to find it. I have been lurking on the board for some time and started having scrap delivered to me. My question is as follows Iam getting a lot of monitors and tv's which is fine because I can use the copper and aluminum to pay for supplies and be totaly zero out of pocket, But is there a buyer out there some where for all the plastic off computers tvs ect. current plan is to put tvs back tobether after a strip them and give to a local charity. They are very happy with the Idea so they must have a buyer some where.
 
Yes there are buyers for the plastics, but before anyone can give you any details of their buyers it would help if we knew where you are on planet earth :lol:
 
martyn111 said:
Yes there are buyers for the plastics, but before anyone can give you any details of their buyers it would help if we knew where you are on planet earth :lol:
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I don't know about him / her but i'm in Tennessee and need a buyer bad.....I have several tons and get more every day. Helppppppppppppp....lol

Ken :mrgreen:
 
The best I have found for the plastics so far, in the Central California area, is a disposal center that will accept that stuff for free, rather than charging to dump them.
 
Claudie said:
It's the cathode ray tubes that are hard to get rid of.
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I don't have any problems getting rid of E-waste of any description in a responsible manner - I just prefer to maximize my return for transporting it around. Several types of plastics used in electronics have a small market locally - as long as they're marked with the desired recycling code. What I'm struggling with is the extreme disparity between the prices I see referenced on the forum for PCBs and the numbers we are offerred locally. I'm still holding back a lot of material, trying to figure out where my main buyer is sending his stuff.
 
I have found that there is a market for nearly all e-waste, even type 7 plastic. The CRT monitors and televisions are another story. I would be interested in hearing of any buyers for these items.
 
Claudie said:
I have found that there is a market for nearly all e-waste, even type 7 plastic. The CRT monitors and televisions are another story. I would be interested in hearing of any buyers for these items.
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Are you hoping to profit from them? Or are these just a nuisance item that you take as a service to get the better stuff for free? Best Buy stores will accept monitors and televisions for free recycling. It's better than paying to get rid of them anyway. Check their website for details if you're interested.

macfixer01
 
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/null/Recycling-Electronics/pcmcat149900050025.c?id=pcmcat149900050025
And we'll take just about anything electronic, including TVs, DVD players, computer monitors, audio and video cables, cell phones, and more. Most things are recycled absolutely free, with a few restrictions.


It goes on to state that for a FEE they will take up to two (2) televisions.

It would be great to make a profit from them, but I would settle for getting rid of them for free.
 
I think they charge $10 for each devise that has a crt or screen up to 32".
They give you a $10 credit for each that you can use at their store. So basically it is free if you can use stuff that they sell anyway.

Jim
 
my recycling center takes them for free and computers too but you cant trade crt's for pbc I tried. :lol:

Eric
 
I don't know of any $10 fee at Best Buy? I took 2 monitors to Best Buy a month or so ago and one was fairly good size, at least 21 inch and in an oversized video lab-type cabinet. They charged me nothing to take them.

The local county recycling yard however does charge I believe $10 per CRT though.

macfixer01
 
This is from the Best Buy FAQ page;


Does Best Buy charge a fee for recycling electronics?

Best Buy does not charge a fee for recycling most of the consumer electronic products. There is a charge of $10.00 for TVs 32" and under, CRTs and monitors in some areas which is offset by a $10.00 Best Buy gift card. This charge does not apply to Best Buy private label products (i.e. Insignia®, Dynex®). Please select your state from the drop-down menu on the main page to view program details for your area.

Jim
 
jimdoc said:
This is from the Best Buy FAQ page;


Does Best Buy charge a fee for recycling electronics?

Best Buy does not charge a fee for recycling most of the consumer electronic products. There is a charge of $10.00 for TVs 32" and under, CRTs and monitors in some areas which is offset by a $10.00 Best Buy gift card. This charge does not apply to Best Buy private label products (i.e. Insignia®, Dynex®). Please select your state from the drop-down menu on the main page to view program details for your area.

Jim
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Ok then that clears it up. Apparently they don't charge the CRT fee in this area. I'm near Detroit.
 
macfixer01 said:
Ok then that clears it up. Apparently they don't charge the CRT fee in this area. I'm near Detroit.
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I am sure they must get money from some local governments in certain areas that covers the fees. Why else would they waive the fees in certain places?

Jim

I see New Jersey doesn't have the $10 fee either, and has this posted;

New Jersey Electronics Recycling and Reuse

In 2008, the state of New Jersey passed an electronics recycling law that requires manufacturers of certain electronic devices to finance a system of collection and recycling opportunities for New Jersey residents. For more information on recycling electronics in New Jersey, please visit New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.
 
I have a good, responsible buyer for e-waste plastics. price varies depending on color .. the lighter the bales, the better. it is an export market. PM with what you have.
 
In Washington state they will take crts for free at Bestbuy, but its a program that is funded by the manufacturers (and I am sure by the consumer as the fees are passed on in the form of higher prices on new goods)

In Idaho there is a fee. Definitely runs on a state by state basis.
 
darshevo said:
In Washington state they will take crts for free at Bestbuy,
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In Lewis County, we can drop off old televisions at the Goodwill store, free of charge (which I know to be true due to personal experience). I expect computers would be welcome as well. That includes TV's that are destined for destruction---they need not be functional.

Harold
 

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