Quote Originally Posted by Hypoman View Post
I would process it. There will be a lot of plastic in it but there is also a motor, some wiring, and some brass and steel as well. I personally don't pass anything up if it's free and that close. But that's just me. The tub of dishwashers is usually made from plastic. If you are willing to let it sit around so the county can pick it up, why not just clean it yourself, that's what they'll do with it.
I agree with hypoman. I use to not mess with them until I took one completely apart. There is usually a small brass fitting or two, but inside sometimes there is stainless steel parts. Also, if you take the door apart there is a mass of insulated wire back there. Sometimes the door itself has a sheet of aluminum on the outside, so that is more for the aluminum stash. Not to mention the electric motor at the bottom. Take it completely apart, and you will find that it can be worth messing with. Once you have done that one you can determine whether it is worth your time. I usually do not put a dollar amount on my time like other folks might, as a lot of my disassembly is done when I have nothing else to do, so it is something that helps fill in dead time, and I hate sitting around twiddling my thumbs.