Plasma TVs were popular in the UK from the early 2000s until the main manufacturers stopped making them around 2014. Many are still in use or stored, and they are much heavier than the LED and OLED TVs that replaced them. A 42 inch plasma often weighs 25 to 30 kilograms and a 50 or 60 inch set can be considerably more, with thick glass front panels that make them awkward and tiring to carry.
A plasma panel contains glass, metals, circuit boards and the gases and phosphors used to create the picture, so it needs to go through a WEEE treatment route rather than general waste. Because many were wall mounted on heavy duty brackets, a disposal visit often includes taking the set down from the wall. A collector can then carry it out upright and take it to a permitted facility.
What is included
- Collection of plasma TVs of any size from any room
- Two-person lift for large and heavy sets
- Taking the TV down from a wall bracket, with bracket removal on request
- Old pedestal stands, speakers and AV boxes taken with the TV
- Protecting the screen and your walls and doorways during removal
- Transport to a permitted WEEE treatment facility
Who it is for
- Homes upgrading from an old plasma to a new TV
- Plasma sets that have developed faults or screen burn-in
- Wall-mounted plasmas that are too heavy for one person to take down
- Landlords and hotels clearing old plasma screens
- Anyone without a vehicle large enough to transport a big plasma
How much does it cost?
As a guide, collecting a plasma TV usually costs £30 to £65, with taking it down from a wall bracket often adding £20 to £50. Very large sets and difficult access can cost more. See our full cost guide.
