What happens after I drop off my display?

Our team checks and sorts accepted equipment, then prepares it for downstream recycling. The processing route depends on the display technology and the receiving partner’s requirements.

Is an all-in-one computer treated as a monitor?

No. An all-in-one includes computer hardware within the display enclosure. Keep it separate so our team can evaluate it under the appropriate computer category.

Should I remove anything before drop-off?

No. Leave internal components in place. Opening displays can expose hazardous parts and make equipment more difficult to handle.

Are stands, remotes or power cords required?

TV stands and remotes are not required. Keep loose accessories separate and ask our team about their appropriate recycling category.

Can a business drop off multiple monitors?

Contact us first with the quantity, display types, approximate sizes and condition. Our team can confirm acceptance and receiving arrangements.

What is the maximum television size?

Our standard free television program accepts qualifying TVs up to 85 inches. Contact the Seattle Yard about equipment exceeding that size.

Do displays need to be working?

No. Non-working displays may qualify. The equipment’s physical condition and whether it can be handled safely still affect acceptance.

Which types of displays can I bring?

This category includes televisions and standalone monitors using LED/LCD, CRT and plasma technology, subject to condition and handling requirements.

Does Ohata buy televisions and computer monitors?

No. Displays in this category are accepted for free recycling without payment. We separately purchase qualifying electronic scrap and metal scrap under our current buying standards.

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Monitor & TV Display Recycling — LED/LCD, CRT and Plasma

Monitor & TV Display Recycling — LED/LCD, CRT and Plasma

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Key Drop-off Introduction

Category scope: This category covers televisions and standalone computer monitors, including LED/LCD, CRT and plasma displays.

Completeness: Bring the display as a complete or substantially complete unit. Do not remove internal boards, wiring, glass or other components before visiting.

Broken Screens will not be accepted. No shattered screens please.

Recycling service: Free display recycling is separate from our scrap purchasing program. Recoverable materials inside a display do not establish a purchase price for the whole unit.

Sorting and receiving: Keep televisions and monitors separate from computers, loose screens, circuit boards, batteries and other scrap. Contact our team about unusual damage or large loads.

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Key Drop-off Introduction

Category scope: This category covers televisions and standalone computer monitors, including LED/LCD, CRT and plasma displays.

Completeness: Bring the display as a complete or substantially complete unit. Do not remove internal boards, wiring, glass or other components before visiting.

Broken Screens will not be accepted. No shattered screens please.

Recycling service: Free display recycling is separate from our scrap purchasing program. Recoverable materials inside a display do not establish a purchase price for the whole unit.

Sorting and receiving: Keep televisions and monitors separate from computers, loose screens, circuit boards, batteries and other scrap. Contact our team about unusual damage or large loads.

Drop-off Details and Conditions

Monitor Displays — TVs, LED/LCD, CRT and Plasma Recycling

Ohata Shoji America Inc. specializes in purchasing electronic scrap and metal scrap. As an additional service, we offer free drop-off recycling for eligible televisions and computer monitors at our Seattle Yard. This category is a recycling service; no payment is issued for displays accepted through this program.

Key Drop-Off Features

Accepted display types: Televisions and standalone computer monitors, including LED/LCD, CRT and plasma equipment.
Complete equipment: Bring complete or substantially complete displays with their original screen, enclosure and internal components. Keep dismantled parts separate for evaluation.
Working or non-working: Equipment does not need to power on, but it must meet our condition and safe-handling requirements.
Separate your materials: Keep displays separate from desktop computers, all-in-one computers, laptops, loose circuit boards, batteries and other scrap.

Display Monitor free recycle drop off — Computer monitor is one of the free drop off items we take in the Seattle Yard.

Introduction, Construction, Components and Recycling Value

The Monitor Displays category includes equipment used to display video, computer graphics and television programming. These devices are found in homes, offices, schools, retail stores and other commercial settings.

Display technology affects the equipment’s construction, weight and recycling requirements. A complete television or monitor may contain:

A display panel or glass picture tube
Main control and signal-processing circuit boards
Power-supply circuitry
Internal wiring and connectors
Steel supports and shielding
Aluminum heat sinks or structural parts
Plastic or metal housings
Speakers and control buttons, depending on the model

Although displays contain recoverable materials, their construction also creates handling and processing requirements.

Monitor and Television Identification Guide

CRT Displays

Cathode-ray tube (CRT) Tvs are older, analogue televisions and monitors that contain a large glass picture tube inside a deep enclosure.

CRT equipment is often heavy for its screen size. Keep the tube and housing intact; do not attempt to break the glass or remove internal components.

Image Shows the difference in screens between CRT and Plasma Displays — CRT and Plasma Displays have the shape of the monitor to show that over time technological advances make it easier to show admit pictures through less space. From large glass tubes in CRTs to Self-emission pixels in plasma screens.

LED/LCD Displays

Liquid-crystal displays (LCD) are flat-panel screens that use a backlight to illuminate the image. Many televisions and monitors marketed as LED displays are LCD screens with LED backlighting.

Typical features include a relatively thin enclosure, a flat screen and connections such as HDMI, DisplayPort, DVI or VGA, depending on the model.

Free drop off for monitors in Seattle. CRT, Plasma, and Flat Screen LED/LCD TV monitors in Seattle — LED/LCD monitor technology closes the gap between the light source and the pixel-control layers to keep the screen flat, while the analogue CRT relies on a minimum distance required in the glass tube to shoot electron beams to create the picture per screen size, keeping the boxy shape of the CRT.

Plasma Displays

Plasma displays are commonly found in older flat-panel televisions and commercial screens. They may look similar to LCD televisions, so the rear identification label or manufacturer’s model information is useful for confirming the technology.

Free Drop off for LCD Computer Monitors in Seattle — LCD Monitors use slightly different technology than LED Monitors to achieve the flat screen shape, but they both achieve a slimmer, lighter weight than analogue displays of the past.

Televisions Versus Computer Monitors

Televisions typically receive programming through tuners, streaming functions or external devices. Standalone computer monitors primarily display signals from a computer or another connected source.

An all-in-one computer contains computer hardware behind its screen. It belongs in a separate category and should be evaluated separately.

Drop-Off Conditions and Component Completeness

Bring displays intact whenever possible. Do not remove circuit boards, wiring, metal supports or other internal parts before drop-off.

Item or condition	Drop-off guidance
Complete LED/LCD television or monitor	Included in this category, subject to inspection.
Complete CRT television or monitor	Included; the tube and enclosure should remain intact.
Complete plasma display	Included, subject to condition and safe handling.
Non-working display	May qualify even if it does not power on or show an image.
TV without a stand or remote	These accessories are not required.
Cracked or severely damaged screen	Contact the Seattle Yard before transporting it.
Loose panel, stripped housing or dismantled parts	Requires separate evaluation.
All-in-one computer	Keep separate for assessment under the appropriate computer category.

Our standard television drop-off program covers qualifying TVs up to 85 inches, generally 1–2 televisions per customer per visit. Ask separately about monitor quantities and commercial loads.

Severely shattered television screens are outside our standard acceptance conditions. Equipment with exposed glass, fire damage, significant water damage or heavy contamination requires advance review.

Recoverable Materials and Recycling Process

Accepted displays are sorted and prepared for transfer to downstream recycling partners. Depending on the equipment and processing method, recoverable materials may include circuit boards, copper wiring, steel and aluminum.

Display equipment requires different handling from loose electronic boards. Whole televisions and monitors are not assigned a circuit-board scrap grade simply because they contain internal boards.

CRT glass and certain components in older flat-panel displays require specialized handling. Keeping equipment intact helps prevent breakage during collection and transportation.

If a television still works, consider reuse, donation or resale before choosing recycling.

Sorting and Safe Preparation

Disconnect the display from power and external equipment.
Keep the screen and enclosure intact.
Separate displays from purchased scrap and unrelated electronics.
Secure equipment during transport to prevent sliding or tipping.
Use appropriate assistance when moving heavy CRT or plasma equipment.
Where practical, sign out of accounts and reset smart televisions using the manufacturer’s instructions.
Contact us before transporting damaged equipment or bringing a large load.

Visit Our Seattle Yard

Ohata Shoji America Inc.
423 S Horton St, Unit B
Seattle, WA 98134

Phone: 206-602-9022
Email: info-us@ohata.ai

Check our Contact page for current hours. Contact our team in advance about commercial quantities or special receiving needs.

FAQ

1. What happens after I drop off my display?: Our team checks and sorts accepted equipment, then prepares it for downstream recycling. The processing route depends on the display technology and the receiving partner’s requirements.
2. Is an all-in-one computer treated as a monitor?: No. An all-in-one includes computer hardware within the display enclosure. Keep it separate so our team can evaluate it under the appropriate computer category.
3. Should I remove anything before drop-off?: No. Leave internal components in place. Opening displays can expose hazardous parts and make equipment more difficult to handle.
4. Can I bring a cracked or shattered display?: Contact us before transporting it. Severely shattered television screens are outside our standard acceptance conditions, and other screen damage requires review.
5. Are stands, remotes or power cords required?: TV stands and remotes are not required. Keep loose accessories separate and ask our team about their appropriate recycling category.
6. Can a business drop off multiple monitors?: Contact us first with the quantity, display types, approximate sizes and condition. Our team can confirm acceptance and receiving arrangements.
7. What is the maximum television size?: Our standard free television program accepts qualifying TVs up to 85 inches. Contact the Seattle Yard about equipment exceeding that size.
8. Do displays need to be working?: No. Non-working displays may qualify. The equipment’s physical condition and whether it can be handled safely still affect acceptance.
9. Which types of displays can I bring?: This category includes televisions and standalone monitors using LED/LCD, CRT and plasma technology, subject to condition and handling requirements.
10. Does Ohata buy televisions and computer monitors?: No. Displays in this category are accepted for free recycling without payment. We separately purchase qualifying electronic scrap and metal scrap under our current buying standards.