Where to sell your old monitor

Some people have to get rid of old monitors. But a problem may arise, because simply taking it to a landfill will not work. And many people don’t know where to put the device. Therefore, it is necessary to find a point where they can accept the device.

Where can I recycle my old monitors?

Monitors contain harmful substances and therefore belong to the hazardous waste class. They should not be thrown in the trash. The monitor consists of materials that are in different states (liquid, gas). He has:

1. Plastic.
2. Metals, including precious ones.
3. Mercury.
4. Argon.

Disposing of a computer monitor is also not the best option, since each of the materials requires an individual approach. It is best to return the item to one of the electronics stores, for example, Eldorado, and get a discount on the purchase of a new product. Another way is to give it to the service department; workers may be interested in the details.

Unassembled

It is necessary to find a place where they can accept the monitor. You should call the reception points and provide all the necessary information. Explain which parts are damaged, which are intact and why you want to sell. If the device is of interest to the point employees, they can come in person to inspect the device. The owner of the TV will be offered a sum of money and if he agrees, they will take the TV with them.
But there are times when all points refuse to accept the device. For example, it is too old, and no one needs the parts inside it anymore. There are two options to solve the problem:

1. Contact a special environmental service. They deal with exactly these issues. In all areas there are places where such companies operate (very often, they drive special cars).
2. Scorch the services of a recycling company. People working there must understand the structure of the device

Advice! Even the oldest monitor options may be of interest to someone. For example, there are collectors who are willing to pay a substantial amount for such devices.

For spare parts

If you take the monitor apart, it consists of the following parts:

1. Frame. Made from plastic. The material can be crushed and burned, so there will be no problems with disposal.
2. Wires with insulation. There are metals inside. It is best to take it to a scrap metal shop.
3. Next come hazardous substances (barium, lead, mercury and strontium). They are the reason why the TV cannot simply be disposed of. But you can benefit from all of these elements. They are handed over to special enterprises where secondary raw materials are processed.
4. Solders. Many are made of valuable metals (gold, silver).
5. Microcircuits, relays and boards. They will arouse interest among people who buy radio electronics.

In order to safely disassemble all the parts, you need to know its structure well.

What is valuable in a monitor?

Almost every detail listed above is valuable to some extent. The main thing is to find people who are interested in these things. You can benefit as follows:

1. Plastic. The material lends itself well to processing and can become the basis for another product.Many necessary things are made from it.
2. Wires. If you take them to a scrap metal point, you can make money, because inside there is copper and aluminum, which are considered expensive. First you need to get rid of the insulation (the workers at the scrap metal collection point can help with this).
3. Hazardous substances. Even they can become useful. All of the chemicals listed above are recycled and can be used to create another device.
4. Solders. They are made of different metals, some of which are valuable. But you need to know the structure of the TV well in order to remove them. In addition, a person will not receive a large amount of metal (less than 1 gram).
5. Relays, boards, microcircuits and other parts. These things are considered the most valuable. They can be sold to people who buy radio electronics. They are willing to offer good money for quality parts.

What is the best way to sell your monitor in parts or as an assembly?

It is better to return the monitor assembled. The benefit is that a person will spend a lot of time analyzing the details, and this time is unlikely to pay off. The income from individual parts will not exceed the income from the TV sold as a whole. Also, during the process of dismantling the part there is a risk of damage to it.
If you couldn't get rid of the TV, you can always use it as a decoration item.