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Where Can I Dump My Old TV in Christchurch?
We get asked this almost every day:
“Where can I dump my old TV?”
People upgrade their televisions all the time, and suddenly the old one ends up sitting around the house with nowhere to go.
Sometimes it’s leaning against the wall in the spare room.
Sometimes it gets moved out to the garage or shed.
Eventually people realise they need to actually get rid of it.
If you’re in Christchurch and trying to work out what to do with an old TV, there are a few options. Some people take them to recycling centres, some load them up and drive to the dump, and others simply organise a pickup and have the TV removed from their property.
Trying to Sell an Old TV? Good Luck With That
A lot of people think their old flat screen TV is worth selling.
Hell, I used to think the same thing.
So you stick it on Marketplace or Trade Me thinking someone will grab a bargain. Half the time you even list the thing for free just to get it out of the house.
Then the messages start.
“Yeah mate I’ll come get it.”
“Can you hold it for me?”
“I’m on my way.”
Next thing you know you’ve waited around all bloody day and nobody turns up.
The reality is TVs are so cheap now that second-hand ones just aren’t worth much anymore.
You can buy a brand new flat screen for bugger all compared to what they used to cost.
So what usually happens?
The TV just gets moved around the house.
First it sits in the lounge.
Then it goes in the spare room.
Then someone sticks it in the garage or shed.
And there it sits for the next few years until someone finally decides it’s time to get rid of it.
Ways to Get Rid of an Old TV
What to Do With an Old Television in Christchurch
If you’re trying to work out what to do with an old television, there are basically three options most people in Christchurch end up choosing.
1. Take it to a recycling centre
Some EcoDrop recycling centres accept televisions, especially if they are still working or in reasonable condition.
This option usually means loading the TV into your car, driving to the facility, and dropping it off during their opening hours.
2. Take it to the dump yourself
You can also take the TV to the local transfer station or dump.
For most people this means lifting the TV into the car, driving across Christchurch, lining up at the tip, and paying the disposal fee when you get there.
3. Book a pickup
A lot of people simply book a pickup and have the TV removed from their property instead of dealing with trailers, dump runs, and lifting heavy screens.
The TV can be taken straight from the driveway or inside the house and disposed of properly.
Getting Rid of an Old TV Around Christchurch
We pick up old televisions from homes all over Christchurch.
Most of the time the story is the same. Someone buys a new TV, the old one gets unplugged, and it ends up sitting around the house because nobody is quite sure what to do with it.
We regularly collect TVs from places like:
- Riccarton
- Hornby
- Spreydon
- Addington
- Sydenham
- Linwood
- New Brighton
- Halswell
- Papanui
- Bishopdale
Modern flat screens are usually easy enough to move, but some older televisions are another story.
TVs We Commonly Pick Up
We regularly remove:
- Flat screen TVs
- Large LED televisions
- Plasma TVs
- Old CRT / box televisions
- Broken TVs
- TVs left after people upgrade
Old Plasma TVs Are a Different Story
Most modern flat screen TVs are fairly light and easy enough to move.
But the older plasma TVs are a completely different beast.
Those things are some of the heaviest televisions ever made. They might look like a flat screen, but inside they’re packed with thick glass and heavy components.
I once picked up a 60-inch plasma TV and couldn’t even lift the bloody thing high enough to get it into the back of the truck by myself.
They’re awkward as well — big, wide and hard to get a proper grip on.
That’s usually why those old plasma TVs end up sitting in garages or sheds for years.
Nobody really wants to move them.
Other Things People Ask About Old TVs
Common Questions About Getting Rid of an Old TV
When people are trying to get rid of an old TV, the same questions tend to come up again and again.
Can you throw a TV in the rubbish bin?
No. TVs count as electronic waste, so they shouldn’t go in your normal household wheelie bin. They contain wiring, circuit boards, and other components that aren’t suitable for standard rubbish collection.
Can you recycle old TVs?
Some recycling centres do accept televisions, but you still have to get the TV there yourself. That usually means lifting it into the car and driving it to a recycling facility.
Where can I dump an old TV for free?
People ask this a lot, but free options are pretty limited. In most cases recycling centres or transfer stations charge a fee to take televisions.
What do I do with a broken TV?
This is probably the most common situation. The TV stops working and nobody repairs them anymore, so it ends up sitting in the garage, spare room, or on the driveway waiting for someone to deal with it.
Ready to Get Rid of Your Old TV?
If you’re searching where can I dump my old TV in Christchurch for free click here For DIY guide. But the easiest option is simply to organise a pickup.
Choose the TV type, pick a day that suits you, and the television can be removed from your property.
No trailers.
No dump runs.
Just a simple way to get rid of an old TV.
