What to do with old equipment

When equipment breaks down, the question immediately arises: what to do with it? Bulky refrigerators, televisions, and washing machines still need to be taken out of the apartment and placed somewhere, because you can’t just throw them in the trash, and the same goes with small appliances. They all contain plastic, various metals and toxic substances that are harmful to the environment. What's the best way to proceed?

What to do with large household appliances

Almost all equipment can be recycled, repaired, or disposed of. The first step is to find out the cost of repair and the possibility of restoration. Then make the final decision.

Sell

First of all, you need to evaluate the thing. New equipment can be difficult to install even for a small amount. But there are chances! At the right price, it can be purchased not only for personal use, but also for repairmen; they often monitor such advertisements and pick them up for spare parts.

Now, with the development of the Internet, sales are carried out simply: they take photographs, write a short description and post them on various platforms: Avito, Yula, social networks and even at auctions.

An old Soviet-era TV can be sold to collectors. Of course, it must be a rare item from the mid-20th century, preferably in working condition.

Hand over for metal

It's simple and rational.If the item cannot be repaired, you can contact specialists who will disassemble the item into its component parts for further disposal. This way the owner saves time, earns money and takes care of the environment.

Without special knowledge, you cannot disassemble large-sized devices! For example, refrigerators contain dangerous freon!

Change it to something new

A method for creative people that is increasingly gaining popularity. Examples of alterations:

1. Washing machine. A drum is pulled out of it, which turns into a cabinet, an original stove for a summer house, and even a lamp.
2. Fridge. A completely ready-made cabinet for storing books, cans, and cereals. The grids are turned into mounts for posters and photographs.
3. Old TVs and computer monitors. They are converted into beds for cats and small dogs, and into minibars. You can put an aquarium in them and add fish.

Throw it away

Some people take out old equipment and place it near trash cans. This is wrong and threatens with a fine in accordance with Article 8.2 of the Code of Administrative Offences. There are environmental safety rules, and the owner must take the devices to landfills himself.

Increasingly, movements of concerned people are emerging who are trying to improve the environmental situation. It is necessary to understand that the future of the planet is in our hands.

Trade-in for something new

Large stores, for example, Eldorado, often conduct recycling programs, when you can get a discount on your purchase for returning old refrigerators, washing machines and other things. Before making a final decision, you should study exchange programs, because this way you have a chance to save on purchasing new equipment.

What to do with small equipment

Often, due to its size, it ends up in the trash heap, but this is also wrong.

• Charming florariums are made from old teapots and coffee pots.
• An outdated smartphone is turned into a DVR or video nanny.
• Many stores that sell cell phones offer exchange programs. That is, you can return your old device and receive a bonus for the purchase of a modern gadget.
• Take it to an eco-box for recycling, but, unfortunately, they operate only in large cities.
• Some Soviet equipment is a rarity, and is readily bought at auctions, for example, on a site called “Sack”.

Up to 90% of materials are reused! Don't throw away old appliances right away. Garbage accumulates exponentially, which is why it is so important to know alternative disposal methods. Moreover, you can even earn money from them, which is not at all out of place for the family budget.