Where to donate unwanted equipment and electronics in Moscow

When is it time to recycle your TV?

The development of modern technologies is felt in all areas of our lives. We use smart technology and surround ourselves with gadgets that make our work and leisure not just comfortable, but as efficient as possible. A television has long ceased to be a device that displays a picture on a screen. Modern television equipment can access the Internet, project the screen of the owner’s phone, read audio books, etc. Therefore, old TV models are retired to dachas or garages until the first breakdown. It makes no sense to repair them, since repairs can be more problematic and more expensive than a new TV. Therefore, the next stage begins - recycling.

What's "valuable" about old TVs?

There is little value in obsolete models: factories in our country do not yet process all types of waste, as recycling methods allow, for example, in Japan. However, part of the mass of metals and plastics that the TV contains is used as recyclable materials after recycling for paving slabs, ceramics and glass.

This in turn improves the state of the ecosystem and the economic condition of the country. It is worth considering why each individual part of the filling needs to be properly disposed of by specialized companies.

Picture tubes

The picture tube, which in total makes up half of the “insides” of old televisions, is not so much valuable as it is dangerous.

The heavy metals it contains (strontium, barium) cause complications including cancer and require proper disposal.

For the most part, they are not recycled for further use, but rather neutralized.

LCD TV Displays

The cold cathode fluorescent lamps contained in the LCD monitor of newer TV models contain up to 4 mg of mercury. Its entry into the body also leads to unpredictable consequences.

Plastic

When ignited, it becomes a “time bomb”, releasing dioxides, chlorine, and hydrocarbons into the air. This explosive mixture poses a danger to the environment. It is carcinogenic even in small doses, and in large doses after 30 minutes it affects the respiratory system and leads to death.

Wires and electronics

The sheath of the wires contains a portion of plastic, the harm of which in case of fire is undeniable.

Polyvinyl chloride and formaldehyde are harmful to the lungs.

But non-ferrous metals contained in microcircuits and inside wires are valuable raw materials that are required not so much for neutralization as for recycling.

Metal

In addition to heavy metals, 40% of the TV consists of alloys, which are reused after being recycled.

It even contains a small proportion of valuable metals: gold and silver. The percentage is higher in older models.

TV recycling in Moscow

According to the law, from the beginning of 2021 it is forbidden to throw equipment into household trash cans - a fine of up to 5 thousand rubles. What to do? How to properly dispose of your TV?

• You can find specialized bins in your area for receiving scrap electricity, lower the TV from the floor yourself and take it to these bins. This way you will hand over the device for recycling. The downside is that such tanks are not available everywhere and you need to work hard to find a tank closer to your home, while spending time on lowering the TV and transporting it.
• Call a professional recycler. Ecopolis 24 offers a service for recycling televisions from the public. You can hand over your TV for recycling in Moscow and the Moscow region. The home delivery option means that we ourselves will come to the specified address and pick up the TV directly from the apartment.
• If you are interested in recycling TVs in Moscow for money, you can bring the TV to our collection point and receive payment for it. You can contact our operator in advance to calculate the price.

Sell ​​your TV to a pawn shop

It is quite difficult to receive funds quickly and without providing a package of documents. Banks are not ready to respond to requests in a short time, and a bad credit history or lack of official employment entails a high probability of refusal. To receive money on the same day, you can take your TV to a pawnshop. If the terms and conditions are met, the equipment will be returned to the owner after redemption.

Advantages of pawnshops

Lending TVs to a pawnshop has certain advantages over taking out a loan. So among the main advantages:

• quick execution of the contract;
• 100% approval on provision of qualifying collateral;
• minimum conditions for receiving money;
• no hidden services, additional fees or fines;
• if you refuse to pay, your credit history will not be damaged;
• guarantee of safety of pledged property;
• There is no constant payment, like with a loan or credit.

Equipment requirements

You can pawn your TV if it meets the requirements. In particular:

• in demand in the secondary market;
• works properly and is fully equipped;
• is the property of the person applying for money.

If the equipment does not work, then you should contact institutions that buy old televisions for spare parts.

How is the cost of a TV assessed?

The final price depends on the model, year of manufacture, condition and configuration. All parameters will be assessed at the time of acceptance. Immediately after the cost is announced and the contract is signed, the equipment will be described and packaged in front of the client. The applicant will receive a coupon indicating all the details and equipment, and then can take the money.

How much can you get?

On average, you can pawn a TV at a pawnshop for 60-80 percent of its value. The calculation will take into account depreciation of electronics. The newer the equipment and the more carefully it was handled, the greater the amount issued.

How to choose a reliable pawnshop?

You can choose a pawnshop that issues money against televisions or other equipment on our portal. Here are the best organizations that work honestly and guarantee the return of the deposit in case of repayment. Companies are ready to issue an impressive amount without a long wait. It is worth paying attention to:

• company authority;
• the period of its operation on the market;
• the amount given to a client who is ready to pawn a TV.

How to get money from a pawn shop using a TV as collateral?

For the convenience of the client, there are different ways to issue money. You can receive funds on a debit card of any bank issued to the borrower. The amount is also issued in cash at the organization’s cash desk. You can get approval by filling out a request on our portal.

FAQ

Is it possible to sell your old TV to a pawn shop?

If it is serviceable and has value, then it is possible. However, the amount received will not be large. It will average 60% of the price.

How to extend the term of a pledge in a pawnshop?

The renewal procedure depends on the organization's policy. Most companies are willing to renew a contract based on a phone call or email received from clients.

What do you need to pawn at a pawnshop?

To receive money you need the equipment itself and a passport. The latter serves as the basis for concluding a transaction.

Disposal of CRT TVs

Old CRT TVs are a ticking time bomb. As soon as the optimal conditions for its use change—moisture or elevated temperature appears—the device begins to release toxic substances around itself. CRTs contain almost the entire periodic table. Imagine what happens when a TV ends up in a landfill, where it might rain or there might be a fire - poisonous mercury vapor, strontium that burns the mucous system, lead that settles in the lungs and barium that causes spasms of the respiratory system are released and kill everyone who is in the affected area . Add to this the melting plastic with its toxic carbon dioxide and think again, maybe it’s still worth recycling the TV?

Why shouldn't it be thrown into a landfill?

By law, TV belongs to the 3rd category of waste and is harmful to the environment if disposed of incorrectly.

Particular care is required when disposing of old televisions with picture tubes, which have already been discontinued, but are still living out their days in some apartments.

A TV that has become unusable and thrown into the trash without recycling and proper disposal will release the following “bouquet” of harmful substances with heavy metals and plastic combustion products:

1. Barium. When ingested, it causes muscle spasms.
2. Mercury. A metal whose vapors have a detrimental effect on health, leading to death in high doses.
3. Lead. Anemia, general exhaustion and kidney failure are the least that can happen when this metal enters the body.
4. Strontium. It is not the most harmful element, since it is used in technology in a non-radioactive form. However, in combination with other problems, this metal is also harmful to a weakened body. For example, a lack of calcium and vitamin D contributes to the development of a specific form of rickets.
5. Plastic. In landfills it tends to ignite, releasing toxic compounds that pollute the air. After breathing these substances for half an hour, a person can die.

How to get rid of technology?

The fact that a TV (like other equipment containing metals and plastic) cannot simply be taken and thrown away without harm to others and the risk of getting a fine is not so much a nuisance as the exclusion of an irrational decision. What you don't need, someone else may always need.

If you are not satisfied with the options of calling a recycling service, which will take away your broken TV of any model for free, take it to a recycling plant for further processing, or give it to someone for free with self-removal, there are paid methods.

Briefly divided into three options: sale, self-handover for processing, exchange. In return, you can get both money and save one-fifth of the amount on the purchase of a new TV. Depends on the method of disposal and the condition of the equipment. Let's take a closer look at what you can do with an old TV.

Sell

If the TV is in working condition, then a financially profitable method is to sell it yourself. You can try to sell a broken one, but those who want to buy for parts or a craftsman who will try to fix it will have to wait longer.

And if you happen to have an old TV model in your hands (from the 20th century: those times when the design of household items was valued) - that’s luck. You should either go to an antique store for an appraisal, or, based on the amounts of similar models, put it up yourself.

If you have patience, then there will definitely be a connoisseur of this rarity who is ready to buy a TV for a tidy sum.

You can place an advertisement for sale using local radio, newspapers, and classifieds websites.

Give it to a pawnshop

Not the best method, since the exchange for a low amount is suitable for not the oldest TV models that are in working condition. In addition, you will have to deliver the equipment for inspection yourself, and if the specialists think that the model is in an unpresentable state, they will refuse to accept it. Therefore, if in your case there are other options for sale, then the pawnshop should be left for last.

Trade-in

This is a rational method that is gaining popularity and is used for all types of equipment. Trade-ins are now supported by large chain hardware stores.

The bottom line is that when you hand over your old equipment, you can get a discount on purchasing a new model (in the case of a TV - up to 20%).

The company itself takes on the hassle of processing, and in return you receive a pleasant bonus for your purchase. Some networks have an interesting way of calculating discounts: the diagonal of the old TV is multiplied by 60. The discount is the final figure.

Take it to a scrap metal collection point

Universal metal collection points operate even in small towns. Since some TVs even contain precious metals, which are handed over to factories for processing for separate sums, they will accept it from you with pleasure.

Disadvantage: weight does not include spare parts made from other materials; you may have to transport them yourself. And the amount received will be small, since it depends on the weight of the metal itself contained in the TV.

Sell ​​for spare parts

It is unlikely that an old TV with a picture tube is in demand at a point that accepts equipment for spare parts, due to the fact that it contains less raw material for recycling than what will have to be neutralized. But newer models (LCD and plasma) will be accepted with pleasure.

Of particular value are the matrices, the infrared receiver for the remote control and the power supply circuit; receivers for digital television are also taken.

Again, remember that not every model of TV is suitable: some parts are outdated and out of production.

The amount of monetary reward for outdated models of equipment, suitable for recycling rather than for sale, is low. But in view of obtaining benefit from something useless elsewhere, it is pleasant in itself.

Give it to a consignment store

An option close to selling a TV. Not as profitable, but eliminating the hassle of waiting for buyers specifically for your model. They accept equipment here according to the same criteria as a pawnshop, but they can also take outdated models for a small amount.

In a consignment store, equipment is assessed by a receptionist and put up for sale at the indicated price. If the TV sale took place within a certain time period, then the former owner is paid a percentage of the sale, the rest of the amount is retained for services.

How does recycling work?

Disposal of old equipment takes place at enterprises engaged in its processing.

• Refrigerators, televisions, washing machines and other household appliances are first grouped into categories and disassembled into parts.
• They remove harmful substances and remove non-ferrous metals and electronics.
• Iron is pressed, plastic is crushed in crushers.
• Electronic scrap is sent to refineries.

Then everything that can be recycled, and what cannot be recycled must be buried in special landfills. Recycling household appliances is beneficial from an economic point of view and is good for the environment.

Addresses where old equipment will be accepted for recycling in Moscow

Advantages of cooperation with LOM-AKB

Having been buying TV for many years, we take our business responsibly and offer our clients truly favorable terms of cooperation. Perhaps there are no similar companies in your city that would be interested in buying back broken electronics, we will be happy to help you. Contact us now, communicate with highly qualified specialists and see for yourself the benefits of cooperation:

• favorable prices;
• provision of necessary documentation to legal entities;
• scrap pickup;
• environmentally friendly disposal.

LOM-AKB is a company that cares about you and the planet, and also allows you to make money on faulty and unnecessary units. We will do everything to ensure that even broken equipment brings benefits. It requires a minimum of effort from you and the desire to competently get rid of your old, used TV. Let's make the process mutually beneficial and safe, let it be a small investment in the future!

How we are working

1

Leave a request

You can leave a request for a TV evaluation on our website or call

2

We evaluate the equipment

This can be done in our office, or you can order a manager to visit your home

3

We draw up an agreement

After assessing the cost of the equipment, we indicate the amount. If you are satisfied with it, we will finalize the deal.

4

We pay money

After completing the transaction, we immediately pay the agreed amount

Why you should cooperate with us

It's profitable with us

By handing over the equipment to us, you receive up to 55% of the cost of the product

Convenient operating mode

We work seven days a week and holidays

We recycle ourselves

We carry out all waste disposal work ourselves, in accordance with environmental standards.

We work with any volumes

We buy equipment in any quantity and condition

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Is it possible to throw away the TV?

According to the law adopted in 1998, it is impossible to throw away a TV receiver. This is due to the fact that household appliances are capable of releasing toxic substances that negatively affect the environment.

Waste from old TVs is classified as hazard class 3. Such items must be disposed of. If you ignore the rules specified in the law, a person may suffer not only disciplinary or administrative punishment, but also criminal punishment.

The parts that make up the device contain radioactive substances: mercury, barium, lead, strontium.

Therefore, the product cannot simply be thrown into a landfill, because when the constituent materials decompose, the environment will be polluted, and animals, people and nature will suffer from toxic substances.

Recycling services

Faulty devices will not be your problem; our employees will take care of all the worries. Moreover, you can also make money from this. We are making you a tempting offer that you would be foolish to refuse. We dispose of old equipment quickly and profitably, and you get paid for it.

What TVs and equipment can you rent out?

1. Broken and failed plasma panels.
2. Broken LCD TVs.
3. Outdated or non-functional LED models.
4. Soviet CRT TVs, etc.

Thus, we recycle TVs of any model, type and year of manufacture, and also purchase monitors and other electrical appliances. You can find out all the details from the company managers.

To get more detailed information about the price of your electronics, contact a consultant.