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>> How does one get rid of electronic appliances (TVs, microwave/toaster
>> ovens, computers, monitors, radios, stereos, etc.) in the local community?
>>
>> Recently, the microwave oven in my kitchen went kaput. The defunct MW is
>> something I'd rather not put in the weekly garbage pickup since that's
>> destined for the local landfill. About twice a year, my local community
>> has a dump-off for electronic appliances, which hopefully is where I can
>> get rid of the MW oven. Any other recommendations that don't involve
>> storing a dead MW over the next few months?
>>

Sorry for piggybacking but I lost the original. What I do is offer up
old appliances on Freecycle first because I've found there are many in
my community who either try to fix them, or use parts. I always let
them know if something isn't working.