Televisions

Newer TVs have precious metals that should be recycled, and older units have hazardous materials that shouldn’t be damaged. Failure to properly recycle a television could result in serious environmental issues. This is why most waste management services refuse to accept TVs. Physically moving your TV to a dumpster or other trash disposal site can also be a challenge. A bulky, full-size TV won’t fit in a car or in many SUVs. If you had your television delivered to your home, you may find that you don’t have the vehicle necessary to safely remove it from your property. Thankfully, you can work with our recycling team at High Tech Recycling to schedule a pickup at your home.

At High Tech Recycling, we’re committed to reducing the environmental pollution caused by improper disposal of tech waste. TV recycling is an important service we offer to the Metro Detroit area. There are three main reasons to recycle your television:

• Avoid Environmental Pollution: chemicals found in internal TV components can leach into the groundwater and affect local water purity. If burned, plastic and other materials can pollute the air. Copper, plastic and precious metals in televisions won’t decompose naturally, so improperly disposing on an old TV adds to a landfill.
• Recycle Materials: plastic, copper, glass and precious metals are all recyclable. These materials can be responsibly used to make new televisions or other electronic components.
• Reuse Electronics: reusing obsolete electronics is another way to avoid sending them to a landfill.