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TV Recycling and Monitor Recycling

Stack of old CRT and flat screen televisions and computer monitors at an e-waste depot

Old televisions and screens pile up in storerooms because nobody is sure what to do with them. Send one request and an independent e-waste recycler in your area will quote for TV recycling, monitor recycling and old TV disposal, whether you have a single set at home or a few hundred office monitors from a refresh.

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CRT disposal and other hazardous screens

Older tube televisions and monitors contain cathode ray tubes made with leaded glass, which must not be broken open or dumped. Many early LCD screens and laptops use backlights with small amounts of mercury. Both need handling by a recycler who can separate them safely. Because CRT glass has little resale value and costs money to process, CRT disposal usually carries a fee. Ask the recycler to state any fee in the quote.

TV disposal for LCD and LED screens

Modern flat screens are lighter and easier to transport. A recycler dismantles them into plastic housings, metal frames, circuit boards and the display panel, and sends each stream on for recovery. Working screens may be tested and resold, which can lower the cost of tv disposal or earn you an offer. A good request covers:

  • Number of TVs and monitors, and how many are CRT
  • Screen sizes and whether units work
  • Whether stands, cables and remotes are included
  • Whether you need a recycling certificate

Data on smart TVs and monitors

Ordinary monitors store no personal data. Smart TVs can hold logged-in streaming accounts, Wi-Fi passwords and app data, so sign out of accounts and do a factory reset before collection. Organisations disposing of many units can ask the recycler for a certificate of recycling for their records, which helps show responsible handling under the National Environmental Management: Waste Act.

How to choose a recycler for TV and monitor recycling

The lowest price is not always the best deal when it comes to e-waste. When you receive your quote, check:

  • Compliance – ask whether the recycler is registered with a producer responsibility scheme, holds the waste licences its operations need, and can name ISO 14001 or similar certifications.
  • Paperwork – make sure you will receive a certificate of recycling or safe disposal, and a certificate of data destruction listing serial numbers where data is involved.
  • Downstream – find out where materials go after collection, and that nothing ends up in landfill or illegal export.
  • Total cost or value – compare collection, handling and any rebate for items with value, not only the headline rate.

Our service matches your request with a recycler who serves your area, so you can check these points before you commit. It costs nothing and you are under no obligation to accept the quote.

Request a TV and monitor recycling quote

To get an accurate quote quickly, include:

  • How many CRT units and how many flat screens you have
  • Screen sizes and whether the units work
  • Whether you need a certificate of recycling
  • Collection address, floor level and access for a vehicle

Frequently asked questions

Why do I have to pay to recycle an old CRT TV?
CRT glass contains lead and costs money to process safely, while it is worth very little afterwards. The fee covers safe handling. Flat screens are often cheaper or free.
Can I put an old TV in the bin?
No. Televisions and monitors are e-waste and should not go to landfill. A recycler will collect them or tell you where to drop them off.

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