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Sony Offers to Pick Up Old TV Sets for Recycling

Nov 20, 2008  •  Post A Comment

Sony is offering free disposal and recycling of old television sets to consumers who purchase a 32-inch or larger Bravia high-definition LCD set under its Green Glove Service.
Sony’s goal is to address a mounting environmental concern as consumers upgrade to flat-screen HD sets and Blu-ray players.
While Sony, in cooperation with Waste Management, does offer free electronics recycling drop sites, the Green Glove Program alleviates the hassle by removing the old set directly from a house.
“Sony is in the forefront of industry recycling efforts by providing consumers another way to conveniently and responsibly dispose of their old electronics,” said Mike Fasulo, Sony Electronics’ chief marketing officer and head of the company’s corporate social responsibility efforts.
“By giving consumers the opportunity to do the right thing without even leaving their homes, we are able to make a lasting impact on the state of our environment by responsibly recycling these materials,” he said.
Older television sets contain lead, cadmium and plastic, which in landfills can be damaging to humans and the surrounding environment, and LCD screens contain mercury, which can affect groundwater supplies.
Sony kicked off its TV recycling program last year. In a recent report card released by the Electronics Take-Back Coalition, Sony scored the highest among TV set manufacturers, with a B-minus.
“Sony was the first TV company to launch a national take-back program. They need a lot more collection sites to be convenient in many states, but we applaud Sony for its leadership on TV take-back,” the ETBC said.
However, a majority of television makers, including JVC, Philips and Sanyo, received an F for lacking a voluntary take-back program.
“We hope that consumers who are shopping for a new TV this holiday season will take the manufacturers’ environmental record into account when they decide what to buy,” said Barbara Kyle, national coordinator of the ETBC. “Consumers can and should use their buying power to push this industry toward greener practices.”

54 Comments

  1. I have a 36′ FD Trinitron sony TV thats not working would you pick this up

  2. I have a 36″ Sony FD Trinitron Wega IBR TV, that it is not working. I have it on my Porch for over 4 months,can not put it out because it is too heavy for the garbage men to pick up. Can someone come and pick it up. I was a Sony employee at
    550 Madison Avenue, NY Ny for over 20 years.
    Thanks ,
    Liz Martinez

  3. My old 19″ Zenith needs to be picked up since I have just purchased a new 19″ Sony Bravia from Circuit City and they no longer have a pick-up service
    Thank you.

  4. I have an old 19″ Magnavox that needs to be picked up because I just purchased a 32″ Sony Bravia TV. How do I sign up for the pick up program, because my old TV is much too heavy for me to lift.

  5. I JUST PURCHASED A NEW SONY LCD 52in TV FROM SEARS,DILEVERY ON 07/22/09.I NEED TO HAVE A MIT BIG SCREEN PICKED UP

  6. hi i have a 32″ sony tv that i need picked up the tv is great but the image doesnt show anymore. Would u pick this up?

  7. We have a 36″ toshiba. Will you pick it up?

  8. We just bought a Sony 40″ Bravia LCD and have a 36″ Toshiba that is 10 years old and very heavy. Will you pick it up?

  9. I have a 32′ TV not working.
    Could you please pick it up? it’s on my front porch. Am unable to lift it.
    Found you through Google.
    Thank you

  10. I have a 40″ Sony projection TV, please arrange for pick-up for disposal. Thank you.

  11. I have a 48 inch big screen to pick up can you help
    Steve McGrail
    30043

  12. i have just bought a sony 32 inch t v at fry’s ineed some one to pick up my old tv a 26 inch sharp my phone # is 858-675-7666 addressis 17457 caminito canasto san diego ca 92127 please get back

  13. I have a 37 inch Sony television set. I would like to have it uplifted and wonder how much it is to buy a new 32 inch Sony bravia? How do I do this and whats the next step? I live near Aberdeen, Scotland.

  14. I HAVE A 36′ SONY TRINITRON THATS NOT WORKING WOULD U PICK IT UP I PURCHESED A 52 SONY LCD HD

  15. I just purchased a Sony 52 inch LCDHD TV and need my old TV picked up. The old one is a Sony HD 52 inch projection TV Manufactured 2003 that no longer works. How can I get it picked up???

  16. I just purchased a Sony 52 inch LCDHD TV and need my old TV picked up. The old one is a Sony HD 52 inch projection TV Manufactured 2003 that no longer works. How can I get it picked up???

  17. mitsubishi big screen 60″. Can you pick it up right away?

  18. mitsubishi big screen 60″. Can you pick it up right away?

  19. I just purchased a 44″ Sony Bravia LCD Digital Color TV and now need to get rid of a 50″ Hitachi Projection Color TV. Can you arrange to have this picked up? What do I need to do?

  20. I JUST PUCHASED A 32 INCH SONY HD TV AND NEED MY OLDER 42 INCH ZENITH PICK’D UP AND DISPOSED OF. ZIP IS 44406 IN CANFIELD , OHIO

  21. I have an old 32’Sony with a wooden frame ,It’s too heavy.Would you pick it up.
    Thank you.

  22. I have an old 32′ Sony with wooden frame.It’s too heavy.Would you pick it up.
    Thank you much.

  23. I have a 36″ Sony still works but just bought Sony Flat screen need old TV picked up

  24. I have a 36″ Sony still works but just bought Sony Flat screen need old TV picked up

  25. How do I sign up for the pick up program? Need to have an old 27″ Sony tv picked up. Just purchased a 40″ Sony Bravia.

  26. We just purchased a 32″ Sony Bravia TV and need to have an old TV picked up. Are you still doing this?

  27. I just bought a Sony Bravia and need my old 32 inches Sony picked up, are you still doing it?

  28. I bought a new 32″ sony and need someone to come pick my old sony tv. The tv is very heavy.

  29. I have a 36 inch Sony trinitron that isnt working, bought a 46 inch Sony and need the old one picked up. Thanks

  30. I have a large 52″ Hatachi tv that works but the color is off. I need to arranfe for someone to pick it up. I live in richardson, TX 214-808-6880

  31. I have a 32′ sony tv in my front yard to pick-up. Its heavy.
    Thanks

  32. I have got 52in Sony Tv,to be picket up.works great but no colour

  33. Have an old 27 inch TV as I just purchased a 32″ Sony Bravia last week. Do you really come to pick it up? Please email reply or call me 617-324-2349. Thank you so much

  34. Have an old 27″ TV (not sure of it’s brand name right now)and just purchased a Sony Bravia 32″ LCD TV from Best Buy in Danvers a little more than a week ago.
    Do you really come to pick up my old TV?
    Please reply. Thank You.

  35. 12/6/10
    Did they really come to pick up old TV?
    Is this where you actually request pick up? Or do you have to contact someone else?
    Thank you

  36. NO Free PickUp here! After searching everywhere to get a number to call, Sony tells me that although Yes they will come to pick up your old TV, that you ALSO have to pay $129 to set up your NEW TV even if you don’t need help in setting it up. Can you belive that one! Were I not 65 years old and able to take my old 27″ TV myself to my city recycle site, I would surely have done so for $10!

  37. is not working and i want to recicle

  38. can u please pick up my old 50 inch sony tv so i have a place to put my new sony television set.

  39. can u please pick up my old 50 inch sony tv so i have a place to put my new sony television set.

  40. I love your blog.. very nice colors & theme. Did you create this website yourself or did you hire someone to do it for you? Plz reply back as I’m looking to create my own blog and would like to know wheere u got this from. thanks

  41. Hey how are you doing? I just wanted to stop by and say that it’s been a pleasure reading your blog. I have bookmarked your website so that I can come back & read more in the future as well. plz do keep up the quality writing

  42. Neat blog layout! Very easy on the eyes.. i like the colors you picked out

  43. I have Large 42″ Samsung TV in basement. Can you pick up ?

  44. WHEN CAN SOMEONE PICK IT UP.

  45. THANK YOU

  46. I have a 35 inch Sony TV can you pick that up it sits on a stand of its own

  47. I have a 32″ sony tv trinitron, works perfectly fine. I would like to recycle it properly, what do I have to do?
    Thank you.

  48. I have a 32″ sony tv trinitron, works perfectly fine. I would like to recycle it properly, what do I have to do?
    Thank you.

  49. Hi, how I have a 32″ sony trinitron, how can I get rid of it?

  50. I have a 52 inch soney tv will you pick it up.

  51. Old 50” Sony tv Works perfect can be carried out for free

  52. We have a 2002 Sony trinitron web a tv. Works perfectly
    Needs an analog to digital converter box. Live in Culver City,CA. Can it be picked up and used?

  53. I have a Sony Wega FD Trinitron TV 32in still works but to heavy for a 72 year old to move do you still pick up for free? Indianapolis, In.

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