When you have a LCD monitor or LCD TV to recycle or sell, your first thought might be to drop a listing on Craigslist, but instead, save some time and lots of headaches, and take a different approach:
- Develop an inventory of all the electronics you are no longer using. If you represent a business, a nonprofit, or an organization with multiple locations, you might discover you have a very large list.
- Contact electronic recycling companies with your list in hand. You’ll want to find a company that is set up to handle everything, including LCD monitor or LCD TV recycling and pick-up from multiple locations, if required.
- Be prepared to wrap and palletize your inventory based on the electronics recycling company’s specifications. Some companies will provide this service.
- Identify all equipment that needs data destruction. You’ll want the data contained on your personal computers or laptops to recycle erased. Ask about secure data destruction and documentation.
- Expect a variety of bids on the value of your equipment. Some companies are recycling for parts or metals. Responsible recycling practices advocate recycling for resale. Companies that are recycling for resale will typically pay more for your LCD monitor-LCD TV recycling than will a company that wants to tear it apart and toss the rest.
- Choose your electronics recycling company based on the services and the convenience, but remember that your equipment has value, so get the most for the equipment possible by working with a reputable company with a long history of responsible recycling.
