Anyone pay for microwaves?

**Mechanic688** · 06-30-2012, 11:35 PM

I have to show the capacitor is removed for my steel yard to take them.

I wonder why that is?? There is nothing dangerous in them.

**Bear** · 06-30-2012, 11:45 PM

Originally Posted by Mechanic688

I wonder why that is?? There is nothing dangerous in them.

I read somewhere(here) there's something inside those you need to be careful about breathing?

**submarinepainter** · 07-01-2012, 06:08 AM

Originally Posted by Bamcis

I'd call your scrap yard first and see if they take microwaves. I tried to take one to mine some time ago, and they wouldn't take it because it supposedly contained "radioactive material". I researched it and found out that it was a total misconception. However, I'm sure you could break it down and scrap the innards without including the steel or plastic shell that surrounds it all.

Originally Posted by Bear

I read somewhere(here) there's something inside those you need to be careful about breathing?

I have worked in nuclear reactors for 26 years and there is no radiation!!! I think it is deet in the magnatron

**Mechanic688** · 07-01-2012, 08:48 PM

Originally Posted by Bear

I read somewhere(here) there's something inside those you need to be careful about breathing?

Look at the pic and the Beryllium Oxide is the little "pink thingie" right by his index finger, just be careful and don't bust it up. If you disassemble them wrap it up and carefully put it in the trash.