If you’ve recently upgraded your entertainment setup, you might be stuck with an old television taking up space. But does scrap metal take TVs? And is it worth bringing to your local metal recycler? Let’s break it down.

Are TVs considered scrap metal?

Not in the traditional sense. Most televisions – whether old cathode-ray tube (CRT) models or modern flat screens – are made from a mix of materials. You’ll find metals like copper, steel, and aluminium inside, but they’re wrapped in layers of plastic, glass, and sometimes hazardous substances such as lead or mercury. That makes them tricky to recycle through standard metal channels.

Does scrap metal take TVs? Yes, 4G Metals does – but they’re e-waste first

While some scrap yards might turn you away, 4G Metals does accept televisions as part of our e-waste recycling stream. We don’t just chuck them in with the rest of the metal – we dismantle them, safely separate hazardous components, and recover every bit of recyclable metal we can.

It’s our way of ensuring that your old electronics don’t end up in landfill and that valuable resources like copper and steel get a second life.

How to prepare your TV for drop-off

You don’t need to pull it apart – just bring the whole unit. If it’s still got cords or a remote attached, that’s fine too. Let our team know it’s a TV when you arrive, and we’ll handle the rest.

Got other electronics lying around? Laptops, printers and even microwaves can often be recycled through the same stream. Contact us today!