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    CRT Disposal Solution

    It seems like at least once a week somebody asks where they can get rid of CRT's and every time somebody answers with a solution but I don't think people read down the page to look for stuff. So here it is, the number one way to get rid of CRT's in my opinion is to bring them to Best Buy. Every location accepts them so unless you live a long ways from a Best Buy this is your best option. Here is 2 links to help...

    http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Global-P...at149900050025



    http://www.livestream.com/thebby/vid...d-f4b25877f284

    FYI- Some computers and electronic can also be traded in for gift cards if they still work and are in good condition....
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    So will they take just the tubes?

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    I'm not sure about that, but if not just put the case back on

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    AND also some Goodwill stores will take them if they look complete.
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    I have brought many tvs to best buy without a problem. They need to be 32" or smaller.

    Something extra...plastics build up quick from other products. What to do with it? I add it to the tvs, then rescrew case back on, and bring to best buy. Tv with extra plastic.
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    heres what you do guys when your scrapping crt tvs and computer monitors your carefully take the back off keep the screws . clip all the wires etc. put plastic jacket back on and bring it to best buy

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    I emailed the regional goodwill and asked if they had a glass recycling program here for TV and monitor "picture tubes" The regional manager replied "yes they do". I never wrote him back to ask if there were any specifics, thought I'd just deal with the store from there ( i haven't taken any there yet though )

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    Quote Originally Posted by jbravo54 View Post
    I have brought many tvs to best buy without a problem. They need to be 32" or smaller.

    Something extra...plastics build up quick from other products. What to do with it? I add it to the tvs, then rescrew case back on, and bring to best buy. Tv with extra plastic.
    Also,

    I don't know if it is true for all states but, in California, you may only bring in 3 electronic item per household per day. To check your individual state, scroll to the bottom of this page.

    Though I have never had a problem, it is Best Buy's policy that they don't take disassembled televisions or monitors:

    "What We Don't Take:
    • Console TVs of any size, or tube TVs and monitors larger than 32". Use our haul-away or pickup programs for these items.
    • Electronics containing refrigerants, such as mini refrigerators or air conditioners. Please contact your local waste disposal department.
    • Appliances. Use our haul-away or pickup programs for refrigerators, freezers, dishwashers, washers and dryers, ranges and microwaves.
    • Disassembled TVs and Monitors"

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    I'm not sure how that stuff works in the US, but here in Ontario the government basically subsidizes places like good will to take that stuff. The money they get is based on a recoverable value being there (the stuff we take out). Seems to me loading them with plastic, or just taking the good stuff out is just shooting ourselves in the foot long term.

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    I have taken five a day into Goodwill for the last week. The manager by me said 5 at a time cause they are older women that work there. I unload them and they give you a donation receipt. No size or weight restrictions. In and out in 2 minutes. As stated on other posts they are shipped to Dell and Goodwill gets paid by the pound from Dell.

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    I disposed of one the fun way yesterday. I broke the tv down, took what I wanted, and then put it back together and set it out by the curb. It lasted all of 15 minutes before one of the local scrap vultures came by and grabbed it. I'm sure he was bummin' when he ripped it apart later and found out that it was already gutted.

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    That's why when finding crts on the street, we must check if cord is there. If its cut, check and see that the cord nub or cable plug is still intact.

    Also, I figured I would put the extra plastic in with the tv, because I am sure they have an ABS recycling contact. I take out what I want, which they want also. So now they get a couple extra pounds of ABS. Win win. Hopefully my justification will not shoot me in the foot.

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    I find them all the time missing cords. A quick peek inside will tell you if the yoke is there or not. A quck kick to assure no bugs come out and in the car it goes.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BumpRacerX View Post
    I disposed of one the fun way yesterday. I broke the tv down, took what I wanted, and then put it back together and set it out by the curb. It lasted all of 15 minutes before one of the local scrap vultures came by and grabbed it. I'm sure he was bummin' when he ripped it apart later and found out that it was already gutted.
    Just be careful you don't leave one of those boomerang tvs out there...you know, the kind that come back smashed on the lawn.
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    is there any company that would buy the plastic casing off of you? Im in ny

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    If you live in the state of New York, I already posted a link in the non-metal recycling forum on where to take e-waste. I've been doing this for a few weeks now and have not run into any problems taking in gutted CRTs. Some places even take TVs.

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    here they just smash them on the lawn anyway, snatch what they want and leave the rest.
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    Just be careful you don't leave one of those boomerang tvs out there...you know, the kind that come back smashed on the lawn.
    Quote Originally Posted by BumpRacerX View Post
    I disposed of one the fun way yesterday. I broke the tv down, took what I wanted, and then put it back together and set it out by the curb. It lasted all of 15 minutes before one of the local scrap vultures came by and grabbed it. I'm sure he was bummin' when he ripped it apart later and found out that it was already gutted.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BumpRacerX View Post
    I disposed of one the fun way yesterday. I broke the tv down, took what I wanted, and then put it back together and set it out by the curb. It lasted all of 15 minutes before one of the local scrap vultures came by and grabbed it. I'm sure he was bummin' when he ripped it apart later and found out that it was already gutted.
    LOL, I did the same thing last week. It wasn't out for 15min and it was gone. Went out Mon night about 7 streets over from the house and seen 3 CRT's at 1 house all cleaned out when I looked in the back with a flash light. Wonder if he got mine.

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    Staples will also take monitors and other office type electronics, up to 6 pieces a day. No TV's but hey, thats what Best buy is for.

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    I was giving best buy tv shells and tubes. I have taken in about 50+ and now they are upset because I gut them and give them the rest. I thought the whole point of recycling was to: Recycle, reduced and reuse, not make profit, profit, profit! Does anyone know where I can find a recycling facility in Michigan that accepts just the shells and tubes? If I cant find any, the tubes will be at the curb!
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