Near me, microwaves are taken without a problem. Inside each microwave is one giant transformer that can be sold for copper breakage or motor price. There is also a small amount of industrial grade wire. You may want to experiment with cutting these out and selling them. If you come across a large number of microwaves, it WILL be worth it!
Also to keep in mind: every microwave has a magnetron. Magnetrons are the microwave generating devices inside of microwave ovens, and they are made of a copper core and have several magnets. There is a small market for used magnetrons, but they are sold on Ebay and possibly at repair shops near your scrap yard.
There is no such thing as a radon plate. Radon is a noble gas. There is nothing like that in microwaves. I have no idea what your yard man was talking about.they may refuse it if the microwave still has the radon plate in it. I had 2 one day and he said that they couldn't take them unless they were removed.
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