TV Disposal blog
Practical, plain-English advice on TV disposal: costs, rules, planning and what to expect. Topics: Advice, Comparisons, Homeowners, How-to, Regulations, Seasonal.
Regulations
WEEE rules in 2026: what has changed for getting rid of old TVs
The UK WEEE rules that apply to old TVs in 2026, what changed recently for online marketplaces, and which reforms are still only proposals.
Regulations
Can you put an old TV in a skip? UK rules and better options
Why most UK skip hire firms ban TVs, what happens if you put one in anyway, and the cheapest legal ways to get rid of a TV during a clear-out.
Comparisons
Broken TV: repair, replace or recycle? A UK guide to common faults
Common TV faults explained, typical UK repair costs, when repair is worth it and when it makes more sense to recycle the old TV and replace it.
Advice
What happens to your old TV when it is recycled in the UK?
Step by step, what happens to an old TV at a UK WEEE treatment facility, from collection and dismantling to recovering glass, metals and plastics.
How-to
Taking an old TV to the tip: booking, van permits and what to expect
How to take an old TV to a UK household waste recycling centre, from booking slots and van permits to loading safely and which container to use.
Seasonal
New TV for Black Friday or Christmas? What to do with the old one
A seasonal checklist for upgrading your TV in November and December: take-back, reuse, recycling and what to do before the new set arrives.
How-to
How to dispose of TV accessories: boxes, remotes, soundbars and cables
How to get rid of set-top boxes, remotes, soundbars, DVD players, games consoles, cables and TV stands in the UK, and what must be returned.
Homeowners
Clearing a loved one's home: what to do with TVs and electricals
A practical guide for families and executors clearing a home in the UK: TVs, electricals, data, TV Licence refunds and legal waste disposal.
Homeowners
Getting rid of a TV from a flat: lifts, stairs and building rules
How to dispose of an old TV from a flat or high-rise block in the UK, including lifts, stairs, bin stores, managing agents and collection options.
Advice
8 myths about getting rid of an old TV in the UK, busted
Can a small TV go in the bin? Will the council always collect free? Must you tell TV Licensing? Common UK TV disposal myths explained.