Is it possible to recycle a microwave oven that is no longer useable?

Answer 1

It's mostly metal, right? Metal recycles wonderfully.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Recycle Microwave

Answer 4

There is no need to recycle a microwave oven, just unplug it
(very healthy advice) open it up, check the capacitor and the high voltage diode with a simple Ohmmeter (most of the times these two fail) then replace one or the other or both (available at most electronic supply companies for $5.00 total, put the thing together and it is good for another 10 years. I've done it a second time to my microwave oven, although the second time I used a capacitor with 10% less capacity, it lasts longer and uses less power.

Trying to rekindle the DO-IT-YOURSELF-MOVEMENT.

Have fun, JP. aka. KB8PGX

Answer 5

Ignore Nola.

Microwave ovens, when no longer functional, can be broken down into their components with a handy screwdriver. Once dis-assembled, its mostly metal and plastic. Just be VERY careful around the electric components. There is usually instructions on the inside of the case, telling you how to avoid getting shocked.

The metal can be taken to a local scrap recycler for money.

Answer 6

In Victoria BC where I live I'd take it to: "Break Down Recycling 250-381-2373
852 Devonshire Road, Victoria, BC V9A 4T4 Specializing In All Types Of Electronics & Rigid Plastics"
Wherever you are, just look in the Yellow Pages under Recycling or Salvage and you'll probably see some companies who will take it. Anyone who recycles computers and other electronics will probably take it, or can at least tell you who will.

Answer 7

Presumably it's not working. You could try asking a repair shop if they want it to repair & sell it, if not offer it free on Freecycle/Adtrader/EDP Freads, or take it to a recycling depot. It wouldn't be much use as a storage box because the circuitry takes up a fair bit of space, and electrical stuff is now so cheap I doubt that anyone will want it unless it's a v. expensive model with lots of features.

Answer 8

Depending upon where you are your local city, county or state my have e-waste (electronics) waste recycling. Many are free services that take electronics off your hands. They generally dismantle them and break them down to their component parts to get any precious metals or other salvagable materials.

Try doing search on ewaste recycling or microwave recycling (you also may want to add your city or county to find more exact information.)

Answer 9

Sure can, most cans have instructions for microwaves, but if you are making soup from scratch like I do, grab your instruction booklet cause it has lots of info like what setting to use and for how long etc., but once you get used to it you will know just by instinct, soups are sooo yummy and good for you to, I love making vege soup, pumpkin and potato soup and caulieflower and brocolli soup yummy!! Now you've made me hungry lol!

Answer 10

if you live near Frederic WI contact bob warwas in the phone book microwaves i believe are 15 free on appliances are 10 and any other appliance is like 4.