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As more and more households look to reduce their carbon footprint, the disposal of items we no longer need is becoming a more critical conversation. For example, buying a new television is an exciting purchase, but what happens to our old ones? What are we meant to do with them? Is it worth repairing them? Taking it to a landfill is not the only option for your no longer needed devices.
Why is Recycling Your Old Device Essential?
Taking your old TV to a landfill is highly damaging to the environment; some modern devices can have toxic compounds necessary for their production. When released into the atmosphere, they add to the greenhouses gasses, which damage the ozone layer. Taking your TV for recycling allows manufacturers to dismantle the reusable components of the device to help in the manufacturing process of a new product. It also ensures that the unusable parts can be disposed of correctly.
How to Recycle Your TV
There are several ways to ensure that your television is recycled correctly, preventing it from reaching landfills. Many manufacturers are now taking responsibility for improving electrical waste. They will take old TVs to either refurbish for resale or break down to re-use some of the components, so it is always worth reaching out to them to see if they would be interested in your electrical item. Contacting your local council will also inform you of local recycling centres which will accept TVs for recycling.
Most modern TVs are made with a lot of plastic, from the surround to the components inside. Fortunately, most of today’s TVs are made with recyclable plastics, which allows them to be deconstructed, so the plastic can then be used for other items. The same goes for any of the metal components of the device. This helps in the fight against sending electronics to landfills, so if you are looking at purchasing, or upgrading to a new TV, be a part of combating climate change and send your TV for recycling.
How to Recycle the Packaging from Your New TV
With the purchase of a new TV, it will come in a lot of packaging to ensure that it reaches you in perfect condition. Whilst we at Electronic World are always looking to reduce unnecessary packaging, there will always be the need to protect your goods. So when your new device is set up, ensuring the packaging is recycled is a relatively simple process. The box is the most oversized item; this can be left on the curb for everyday recycling collection as cardboard is the most common recycled item across the UK.
The polystyrene which encases your new TV, whilst it is recyclable, is still not widely accepted at local depots. Still, some local councils may take it to their recycling centres. It is not suggested for curbside collection due to its lightweight properties, allowing it to be blown away. In regards to plastic wrapping, many supermarkets are in the process of setting up recycling centres for plastic cellophane to take more responsibility for their waste, so give your local superstore a call to see if they would be happy to take it.
Choosing Responsible Brands
As consumers, we can take further responsibility for our purchases by ensuring we buy from companies with good environmental ethics. For example, at Electronic World, we sell graded TVs, which are TVs unable to sell as brand new. This can be due to damaged packaging, discontinued lines, or a surplus of stock within the company that they have been unable to sell. Saving these TVs from landfills ensures that we are committed to not only providing cheap TVs but giving devices a greater chance of life.
Repair Before You Throw Out Your Old TV
Before you consider taking your old TV for recycling, perhaps it will be able to be fixed again? We provide an LED TV Repair service to help give your device a longer lifespan. We are experts in LED and plasma TV repairs and offer an easy and convenient service. So give us a call today to get a free quote for your device; it can be cheaper to fix than you think.
Giving Your TV Away
When you upgrade your TV, and your old one is still in good condition, then perhaps consider donating it to any of the UK charities to either sell on or contribute to a family in need. Places such as the British Heart Foundation, Age UK, and many other charities would be grateful for your donations.
If you want to upgrade your TV, check out our extensive stocklist or visit one of our depots in Birmingham; we promise you won’t find it cheaper elsewhere. Additionally, contact us to find out more about our TV repair services.
