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| My TV is Headed for the Trash |
I have a 32" LCD Television that works intermittently at best. The picture never looked as cool as the image on left, but it was a fine upgrade for the time. If it were to be plugged in right now it might work great for a day or two, but then would spiral back into into terminal cycle.
Based on consumer reports, I did quite well to get seven years of reliable usage out the television before it began shutting itself off and refusing to go back on. It seems there is a part that can be replaced to make this television work well, but cost is several hundred dollars before shipping and aggravation, so why bother? Eventually, this 32-incher is worm food.
Based on consumer reports, I did quite well to get seven years of reliable usage out the television before it began shutting itself off and refusing to go back on. It seems there is a part that can be replaced to make this television work well, but cost is several hundred dollars before shipping and aggravation, so why bother? Eventually, this 32-incher is worm food.
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| Proper Disposal Makes for Longterm Profitability |
This unwanted tv is going to require a proper resting place soon, so thank goodness for Free Household Recycle and Dump Day. coming end of April at Lower Merion's Publics works facility, as well as related community disposal events in Darby and Broomall indicated below.
As much as I would like to see if somebody can squeeze some more use out of this television, I feel it is my responsibility - as an American consumer - to try and despose of this electronic detritus from the first decade of the 21st century in a manner that will do the least harm to the environment.
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| Spring Clean-Up Weekends Coming |
a Spring Cleanup opportunity this Sat., April 30th & Sun. May 1st at the Refuse/Recycling station on Woodbine Avenue in Penn Valley.
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Dispose unwanted refuse and recyclables — household appliances, textiles, plastic, glass, newsprint, and plain old trash without charge! Proof of residency is required (such as a driver's license).
Township crews will help residents unload.
Recyclable material must be separated from other household trash.
**NO HAZARDOUS WASTE ACCEPTED ON THIS WEEKEND**
Household hazardous waste cannot be disposed of with regular household waste. This includes products such as motor oil, antifreeze, turpentine, furniture stripper, household pesticides, drain,oven cleaners and items like pool chemicals. Further info: Regional Household Hazardous Waste Hot Line at 215-238-9991. 2011 Refuse and Recycling Brochure.Other communities with special colection events upcoming:
| Saturday, April 9, 2011 | Emergency Services Training Center 1700 Calcon Hook Road Darby, PA 19079 Computers, printers, fax machines and portable TVs will also be collected at this event. See Computer and Television Recycling Topic for further information. |
| Saturday, May 7, 2011 | Marple Transfer Station Marpit Drive & Sussex Blvd. Broomall, PA 19008 *ONLY HAZARDOUS WASTE WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THIS EVENT |
