TVs and Monitors
Today, TVs are more ubiquitous than ever before and people tend to replace their television more frequently. An estimated 2 million TV sets are discarded each year. Similarly, as PCs become obsolete more quickly, PC monitors are also being thrown away in larger numbers.
An average TV contains 6% metal and 50% glass If you have a television that you do not need any more, but is also in good condition, why not donate it to your local furniture re-use group? When you donate an item, you will be helping a project which supports somebody who is living on benefits or low wages, or needs emergency support.
You can find out about your nearest re-use organisations here, and see if you can organise for your furniture to be collected from your home.
Re-using your household items will save a significant amount of energy compared to disposal, and also less energy than recycling, as even reprocessing materials will require energy.
If it is not in a reasonable condition, then you might be able to take it to your local household waste recycling centre, where it could be recycled. To see whether your furniture can be taken there, please visit here for guidance.
Our recycling / disposal advice
All HWRCs take TVs and monitors for recycling.
Use the search below to find where to recycle / dispose of TVs and Monitors.