MicroWave Oven disposal ???
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From: Benton County, MN
Im with Kermit. Whenever I have a useless electronic device go out on me I start with small calibers, working my way up, until my brother comes with his 45-70. In the end all thats left is a pile of pieces to scoop up and throw in the trash.
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From: Marengo, Iowa
the reason they won't take it is pollution problems, there are some materials in it that can cause contamination, same story for computers and tv's. Trouble is, it is hard to get rid of, since they don't give any easy way to do it. If you haul scrap at all, take it to the junkyard, some will take them, or put it in an old vehicle and they can crush it and recycle it that way. There again, some will give you trouble on that, but most don't worry about it, it depends upon how hard they have been beat on by EPA regs.
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Originally Posted by Mike W
Don't throw it out. There are all sorts of goodies in there. Magnetron, power supply, switches. One guy even made a welder using a bunch of transformers out of old ovens. 
The louvered or perforated flat sheet metal from the inner and outer cases is always useful too.
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Joined: Sep 2004
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From: Florida
You know that 'disposable' batteries aren't supposed to go in the trash either. What a joke.
I find that apartment complex dumpsters are wonderful solutions for problems like this.
I find that apartment complex dumpsters are wonderful solutions for problems like this.
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I may have missed something , but, Microwaves store energy and when taken apart can actually shock you enough to kill you. Please consider this when disposing-- some of this advice doesn't take that into consideration...
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From: Ontario, canada
You could save them up and build one of these..
http://www.dansworkshop.com/Homebuil...20welder.shtml
http://www.dansworkshop.com/Homebuil...20welder.shtml
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Joined: Mar 2002
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From: Bonita Springs FL
Here's how to get rid of ANYTHING.
Find a local strip plaza, and drive around behind it. It even works during the day, just make sure you don't dawdle, and keep an eye out for the sheriff. Park next to a dumpster, hop out, toss it, and drive away.
Works best with an accomplice.
Find a local strip plaza, and drive around behind it. It even works during the day, just make sure you don't dawdle, and keep an eye out for the sheriff. Park next to a dumpster, hop out, toss it, and drive away.
Works best with an accomplice.
