Find a Cheap LCD TV and Safely Dispose of that Old TV!

Finding good LCD TV deals can be time consuming hassle, getting rid of your old TV set doesn't have to be. Learn how you can protect the environment and your family by safely disposing of your old television.

Finding a good cheap LCD TV can take a bit of research, but once you do find that incredible HDTV, what are you planning to do with that old analog TV? The environmental hazards of old television sets and other electronic waste break down over time. Whether you’re getting rid of an old analog TV, which contains large amounts of lead in the cathode-ray tube, or replacing a flat-panel LCD TV, which encloses toxic mercury, disposing of it properly is crucial for our environment’s safety. The good news is that your choices for minimizing any environmental hazards have improved.

First, you can try to sell or donate the old set. There are plenty of websites dedicated to reselling or donating your electronics; one place that has recently gained a lot of popularity for getting rid of old TVs is Freecycle (Freecycle).

If that doesn't work for you, check to see if your city allows residents to drop off their old electronics through a safe disposal service. Some cities offer this free of charge. However, drop-off events might require a long drive to a distant trash-transfer station and may not happen every week. So call your local government’s recycling office for details or check their website.

The safe disposal services break down your TV safely, but most of them can charge a small fee of $10 to $20 a set for this service. You still might be able to lower your cost if you use a retail store or a manufacturer’s recycle program. For example, Best Buy (Bestbuy/recycling) will accept two items from a household per day; they charge $10 for most TV sets, but unlike most stores, they offer a $10 store gift card in return.

Finding the best LCD TV deals on your new HDTV was hard enough, why pay more money just to get rid of your old TV set? Well another option which most people aren’t aware of is that many of the same manufacturers that sold you your new cheap LCD TV will take back their old electronic merchandise for free at designated sites; items from other vendors are also accepted for a small fee. Toshiba, Sharp, Panasonic, LG, Samsung, Sony and others, have set up this sort of recycling program which can be found in detail on their websites.

If you just want to find an area close to you with the least amount of hassle, MyGreenElectronics offers a site run tool which offers a searchable database of services where you can easily find the closest disposal site near your zip code.

Before you get rid of your old TV make sure you’ve found a good deal on a Cheap LCD TV when discounts are offered. You can save money when you search online for coupons and special sales for LCD TV deals throughout the year!

By Robert Jacobson

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