I Need to Toss a Microwave

Quid

Our old microwave recently decided to start burning itself. So, understandably, we've replaced it. I don't want to toss it with the regular trash, especially at the risk of someone coming across it, thinking it might still be in working order, and possibly setting fire to their place. It also seems a bit hazardous. I know there are electronics recycling programs but I'm having trouble finding anything that would take a microwave.

So the help I need is information on some organization in Oahu that would take/dispose of a busted microwave since I'm not coming up with anything with my searches.

PeregrineFalcon

If you're just worried about someone finding and using it, you could take the door off - that's probably enough discouragement. Finding an identical microwave door with the same little latch that lets the thing run would be a pain in the ass.

Or you could just let someone tempt Darwin.

matt has a problem

If you're worried about someone taking it, just cut the cord off of it.

Esh

Quid wrote: »

Our old microwave recently decided to start burning itself. So, understandably, we've replaced it. I don't want to toss it with the regular trash, especially at the risk of someone coming across it, thinking it might still be in working order, and possibly setting fire to their place. It also seems a bit hazardous. I know there are electronics recycling programs but I'm having trouble finding anything that would take a microwave.

So the help I need is information on some organization in Oahu that would take/dispose of a busted microwave since I'm not coming up with anything with my searches.

I typed into Google "oahu microwave recycle" and got this website as the first hit. Try calling them.

FyreWulff

If no recycle places want to take it, cut the cord and hammer off the door latches if it doesn't look like the door easily comes off. That'll make it doubly unusable even if someone repatches wires onto it.

Isley

Donate it to Goodwill/Salvation Army. They repair it in vocational classes.

FyreWulff

The soot from the fire makes it pretty unrepairable

Isley

Well then, you could always find a hardcore Office Space fan and hand them a bat with your microwave. No longer your problem!

The Cat

Some of the local farmers use dead microwaves as letterboxes :P

Your local tip should be able to handle whitegoods waste at least, although e-recycling may be the better option. Course, it might be worth pointing out that some of that stuff gets shipped O/S to be picked apart by hand (tiny hands, attached to children), and the labor practices aren't what you'd call 5-star... I think that mostly applies to computers, but I like the Goodwill idea better all the same.

Zeon

Honestly the best way to get rid of it is to leave it on the sidewalk. The guys who drive around and pick up junk will love it. Honestly even if youve never seen them around, within 30 minutes of putting it on the street theyll be around to grab it, they have psychic powers or something.

You can leave a note inside saying its dangerous to use if youre really worried, but most of the junk collectors sell them as scrap or tear them apart and repair them for resale.

This will also work for anything youre not sure how to get rid of, like car batteries, used jugs of oil, an old washer and dryer, refridgerators, couches, paint cans, etc. Ive never had a problem doing this. I mean if its still there in a few days, then collect and find out how to properly dispose of it, but most likely it shouldnt be a problem. I also like to think this is better than recycling programs, because at least another human being is getting good use out of your old products instead of them being destroyed.