E waste
#11
Our county has an electronic waste disposal once a month. You have to pay so much per pound but it is worth it to get rid of stuff. We had over 500 lbs of stuff, including old computers, TV, paint cans, florescent light bulbs, etc. It cost over $160 but, to me, was worth every penny to finally have that stuff out of the house and garage.
#13
Super Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Central Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
Posts: 7,695
I gave up buying expensive microwave ovens, since we only ever reheat or thaw things in it. $35-$45 and we have Been using the second one about 5 years, the first one lasted six years until DH tried to heat coffee in a good trimmed teacup.....just saying, the inexpensive ones are better for your health, than a damaged one. Good old Walmart or Bi-mart are good sources.
#14
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Posts: 939
There are many places out there that recycle old electronics. Check with Goodwill. I know they take old computers whether or not they work. With the price of microwaves today, it does not make sense to repair one.
#17
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Utah
Posts: 8,847
DH was a TV repairman for years. Towards the end of his career people quit repairing their TVs because the cost to repair was equal to or greater than replacing with a newer model. It seems to be that way with most electronics.
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