How to recycle a washing machine

There may be several reasons why it is urgent to get rid of a washing machine. Perhaps the old machine was technically outdated, and a modern and more functional model was bought to replace it. Or the washing machine is out of order, and there is simply no desire to spend time and effort on identifying the cause of the malfunction and repairing the equipment. In any case, the question arises before the owner of the appliance: how to dispose of the washing machine? Is it possible to get money for this, or on the contrary, have to spend money?

There are several ways to dispose of unnecessary machines, some profitable, others involve some waste. So, we will figure out where you can attach the washer, spending a minimum of effort, money and personal time on this.

Why not throw it away?

The first thing that comes to the head of the owner is to take the unit to the trash. Of course, it will take a little work, taking the washer out to the street, but after 15 minutes the problem will be completely resolved. However, this method involves damage not only to the environment, but also to human health. Decaying, the components of the machine release toxic substances harmful to all living things into the atmosphere.

1. The plastic walls of the body have been decomposing for over a century. During combustion, toxic chemicals are released. Poisons fall into the ozone layer. Nobody canceled the cycle in nature - later poisonous substances in the form of rain fall down and penetrate the soil. In addition, when burning toxic smoke enters the air, which we subsequently breathe.
2. Wiring and insulation materials. Polyvinyl chloride contained in the cables emits gases when burning, the fumes of which provoke the development of terrible and irreversible human diseases. If PVC is simply buried, then it will not decompose, it will affect the quality of groundwater.
3. Metal parts. Burning metal parts is also unsafe. During combustion, heavy metal particles are released into the atmosphere. They settle on grass, trees, vegetables, enter the human body and lead to various diseases.
4. Rubber. When burning rubber elements of the machine, hydrogen sulfide vapors are released into the air. Black smoke emanating from the source of ignition causes respiratory diseases.

A washing machine, taken out to a regular landfill, becomes a serious threat to the whole ecology, it is not in vain that it is strictly forbidden to independently dump washers into landfills.

We will offer you more humane ways to get rid of unnecessary equipment, we will figure out where to hand over the old broken machine for recycling.

Handing over to a recycling point

The meaning of this disposal method is quite simple. A washing machine is transported to a special processing point, where each part of the unit is recycled. This method is one of the most civilized and has only two significant drawbacks. The first - the processing of parts is at the expense of the owner of the equipment. You will need to not only bring the washer in place, but also pay for all subsequent manipulations with it. The second - processing shops are not in every settlement.

Disposal of SMA by recycling will cost about 2000-3000 thousand rubles.

The recycling process of the components of the washing machine is not easy. At all stages of work, special devices are required.

• Dismantling the machine. All electronics, liquid plastic, copper, glass parts are removed from the case.
• Direct processing involves compressing the casing under a press, grinding glass parts, crushing plastic elements into powder. Plastic classified as liquid is cleaned by melting. The result is a clean recyclable material, ready for launch in the production process.
• Disposal of recycled materials.The pressed metal case is sent to metallurgical plants, plastic dust becomes the basis for the production of plastic products.

Despite the undeniable usefulness and effectiveness of this option, frugal owners prefer not to spend personal funds for disposal, but to choose a cheaper method. More enterprising owners even try to sell the unit and get a certain income from it.

Sale for parts

This way of getting rid of unnecessary AGR will allow you to get a small profit. There are two options: either to offer a washing machine to a master engaged in the repair of equipment, or to independently disassemble the unit in parts and sell them. The first option has the following advantages:

• minimum effort and personal time for the procedure - you only need to make a couple of calls to the workshops;
• the master will personally export the equipment for free.

Of course, you won’t be able to make a lot of money selling the washing machine in this way, but if your model is in demand, you can be sure that the reseller will be found very quickly and will gladly take out the equipment on his own. It will be more profitable to personally disassemble the unit and sell the most important parts of the washing machine: electric motor, drain pump, heating element and others. This method will require you labor and time costs, but at the same time will help to make good money.

The only thing you need to think about is where you can sell the parts. If your locality is small, then finding customers willing to buy components can be a real problem.

Repair and sale

In the event that the washer is out of order, it is necessary to assess the feasibility of its repair for subsequent sale. If the repair will cost a small amount, then you can repair the machine and sell it at a bargain price. With an adequate assessment of the unit, the buyer will be found quickly enough. People who are not able to purchase new equipment often buy a used car. A sale ad can be placed in several newspapers, as well as on the following sites:

• Avito;
• Yula;
• From hand to hand;
• Shark, etc.

Disposal of the washing machine, subject to its normal functioning, can be done simply by gifting the machine. Those who want to get a washing machine for free will be found very quickly, and you don’t have to “stumble” over an unnecessary machine for a long time.

We give a "second life" to the details of the machine

This disposal option is suitable especially for economic and savvy owners of equipment. Some details of the old machine can be used as decorative elements of house territories, summer cottages. Also, from the parts of the washer, you can make very necessary and useful things in the household, for example:

• barbecue - for its device you need a drum machine;
• Grinding machine - made from the CMA engine. By connecting the grinding wheel to the motor, and fixing it, it is easy to build a device for sharpening instruments or grinding boards;
• wood splitter - using the electric motor of the washing machine you can make a design for chopping wood;
• scraper - is obtained from the engine and the metal drum. Taking these two elements as a basis, it is easy to construct a device designed for plucking carcasses of chickens, ducks, turkeys, etc.

The list of useful devices that can be built using the old automatic machine can be continued. Craftsmen make lawn mowers and small concrete mixers, and crushers for crops.

Exchange of the "old" to the "new" in the outlet

Large household appliance stores periodically launch promotions to accept unnecessary appliances. On certain days, you can turn over the old SMA to the hypermarket and get an impressive discount on the purchase of new equipment. The release date of the machine, the manufacturer and the technical condition of the washer will not matter.

The benefits of electronics stores are obvious - with the help of such an action sales volumes are significantly increased. But this offer is also interesting for buyers, because you can not only solve the problem with the disposal of the old machine, but also get a nice discount on the purchase of a new unit.

For your convenience, we present a list of large electronics hypermarkets that occasionally launch such an action.

1. El Dorado. They provide a free call to a disposable washing machine, give a discount of up to 20% on the purchase of a new machine.
2. M Video. Export of used equipment is free of charge, the size of the discount on a new purchase can reach 15 thousand rubles.
3. Technosila. The discount amount varies from 500 to 10,000 rubles. Representatives of the store take out the equipment on their own only on condition that the delivery of the purchased new washer is completed.
4. Yulmart. The machine will be taken out completely free of charge upon presentation of a check for payment of new equipment.

Examine the timing of the promotion in local stores. If you were just about to buy a new automatic machine, this option will certainly suit you the most.

We rent for metal

Using this method of disposal, you will only get a small amount of cash. However, why not use at least such an opportunity? Finding the nearest scrap metal collection point is not difficult; they are in almost every locality. In this case, the most valuable contents of the washing machine will be copper contained in the engine and wiring.

The machine will have to be delivered to the place of acceptance on its own. On average, buyers will pay you from 300 to 600 rubles, but still this is better than throwing the washer in a landfill.

There are a lot of ways to get rid of an unnecessary washing machine, and choosing an option that is convenient for you personally will not be difficult. Try to take a responsible approach to this issue, and not just take the machine to the trash, thereby causing irreparable harm to the environment.