Monitor Disposal

[plumtreeblossom.livejournal.com]

Surely this question has been addressed here, but I can't find it. What is the correct way to dispose of a monitor? I know they won't take it if I put it out on the curb. That's how the monitor before this one ended up in the garage for 5 years (and counting).

Actually, this one works perfectly well, so if anyone wants it, it's all yours. But it's the size and weight of a dog carrier filled with bricks, so I'm guessing no one will. I just don't know the drill for scrapping it. Thanks!

Comments

[ron_newman]

You can put it on the curb on trash day, but you have to call 311 at least one day before and let them know you're leaving it there.

http://faqs.somervillema.intelligovsoftware.com/dpwtq6.aspx

Or fill out this form

[firstfrost.livejournal.com]

Oooh. I have also been needing to know this.

[maelithil.livejournal.com]

Do you know if those items, once placed outside with the trash, are recycled or appropriately disposed of by the city? I'd hate for my very-toxic-monitor to end up in a landfill.

[mattdm.livejournal.com]

I was told that it was a "special recycling truck". If they were just going to throw it in the landfill, wouldn't they get it with the regular trash?

[ron_newman]

I'm assuming it gets recycled but I don't actually know, having never used this service. Call 311 or DPW and ask.

[chenoameg.livejournal.com]

The reason for the service is because state law prohibits putting monitors in landfills. So presumably the city is disposing them appropriately.

[plumtreeblossom.livejournal.com]

Good to know! I'll do this, unless someone wants it.

[teko.livejournal.com]

You can take it to most Best Buy stores. They charge you $10, but then they give you a $10 gift card.

[littlecitynames.livejournal.com]

Call the local public schools first! They're always looking for freebies.

[duneidieann.livejournal.com]

sounds like you've got a plan now, but for reference on this thread I will also chime in that according to the Staples website, Staples takes monitors for $10 (and free if it's Dell.) They also accept small peripherals like keyboards and mice, at no charge.