Disposing of working computer monitor

tr3mor

HugoSP wrote:

Is it internet ready?

It's a monitor not a computer.

ScoobieGirl

You could try advertising in FreeAds or similar (which ever one is free to advertise I forget the names). Our local evening paper offers free ads of 25 words or less at least one night a week. You'd probably reach a bigger audience than Freecycle.

fargo_3

ViksB wrote:

There are other freecycle like sites such as
http://www.efreeko.co.uk/
and there are lots of others on other treads. You can always try them too.

Viks

Its well worth trying on here, I always see a pile of monitors at the local tip and I know that they are a pain to dispose of - lots of nasty chemicals that don't break down. I agree that you stand a better chance if it is a 17" than a 15". You could also try charity shops - some do take electrical stuff. The British Heart Foundation do.

sandieb

Many thanks for all the replies.

As a last ditch attempt I put it on Freecycle for the last time and lo and behold an immediate response. Once the lady had collected it, I had another request.

I'm pleased. The lady who collected it e-mailed me and said she was pleased - it was connected and working fine.

Since then I've seen a couple of Freecycle requests - so a bit like buses - nothing for ages and then 3 come along together!!!!!

I should point out that this WAS a 17" monitor, so it seems there are takers for that size.

Thanks again all.

thriftyjo

Have a look on here

http://www.wasteonline.org.uk/resources/InformationSheets/ComputerRecyclersRefurbishers.htm#2

thriftyjo

ooops didn't read the last post! DOH! Anyway it might be a useful link for someone else...............

sandieb

Thanks anyway! Sure to be useful for someone.

bubndooley

Think freecycle is fantastic and a great way to find a new home for items, it might take a few attempts to rehome a paticular item at times but worth sticking it out glad u managed to give it away.