CRT televisions were sold in the UK for decades until flat screens took over in the late 2000s, and many are still sitting in lofts, garages and spare rooms. They are deceptively heavy. A small portable set might be under 10 kilograms, but a 28 to 32 inch widescreen set commonly weighs 30 to 60 kilograms or more, with most of that weight at the front in the glass tube. That makes them hard to grip and dangerous to carry down stairs or loft ladders.
The picture tube is made of glass containing lead, and the tube is under vacuum. CRT TVs are classed as hazardous waste and must go to facilities that can separate and treat the leaded glass. A removal service handles the lifting, protects your stairs and doorways, and takes the set to a permitted WEEE facility. It is also a good chance to clear old VCRs, DVD players and set-top boxes that usually sit alongside an old TV.
What is included
- Two-person lift for medium and large CRT sets
- Removal from lofts, garages, sheds, cellars and upstairs rooms
- Protection for stairs, banisters and door frames where needed
- Old TV stands and cabinets taken on request
- VCRs, DVD players, aerials and old set-top boxes collected in the same visit
- Transport upright with the screen protected against knocks
- Delivery to a permitted facility for specialist leaded glass recycling
Who it is for
- Old tube TVs in lofts, garages or spare rooms
- House clearances and downsizing where several old sets have built up
- Older or less mobile people who cannot lift a heavy TV
- Landlords clearing old sets left in rental properties
- Anyone without a car big or strong enough to carry a CRT safely
How much does it cost?
As a guide, collecting a single CRT TV usually costs £30 to £70, with large widescreen sets, loft removals and long carries at the top of the range. Additional sets in the same visit usually cost less each. See our full cost guide.
