On Thu, Apr 30, 2009 at 2:45 PM, Mike Schwartz wrote: > > [...] less concerned about how it sounds. [...] > > We replaced it (reminder: my wife's decision...) because we really thought > that there was some "technical malfunction" <--(trivia: that is a 2-word > "quote" from the movie Apollo 13...) > > and we thought that, it would not work, and/or, that > it could be dangerous to a nearby person (even if > they did not have any pace maker...). > > In addition to the above, > > > If it works except for the noise, > > I do not think it does. > and -- that "pre heart attack" fridge, DID work! > (it was just "on the brink of" conking out...) > -- > Mike Schwartz > Glendale AZ > schwartz@acm.org > > On Thu, Apr 30, 2009 at 2:36 PM, Joseph Sinclair < > plug-discussion@stcaz.net> wrote: > >> If it works except for the noise, there are several charities that will >> take it and pass it on to another user less concerned about how it sounds. >> I know you can set it next to the charity donation bins in various places, >> or give it to Goodwill or the Salvation Army directly (usually at one of >> their thrift shops). That way you can even claim a donation for the value >> of the device. >> If you think it's no longer safe or functioning, then you might check with >> someplace like Westech (they'll try to donate it if they take microwaves, >> call to be sure) or RMS (they'll scrap it for the metal) (see links below). >> >> A quick search turns up several recycling options in Phoenix, click on >> this link for local search results: >> >> http://maps.google.com/maps?oe=utf-8&rls=com.ubuntu:en-US:unofficial&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=electronics+recycling+Phoenix,+AZ&fb=1&split=1&gl=us&view=text&ei=lhf6Sdi4BZXAM4aKkcQE&sa=X&oi=local_group&resnum=1&ct=more-results&cd=1 >> >> Mike Schwartz wrote: >> > When our microwave oven started making a funny noise, my wife's decision >> was >> > to just to out and buy a new one >> > (the price was reasonable; and the new one works OK). >> > >> > Discussing the pro's and con's of that decision, would be >> > *even more* off topic. ((like "off" off-Broadway??)) >> > >> > Now, however, I have phoned the city I live in, and they have >> > told me that the right thing to do (if I want to just dispose of >> > the old one), is to put it out for the "once a month" pick-up >> > of "un-contained trash" that the city [Glendale] provides. >> > >> > Too Bad: >> > As a side note: The person did divulge that no attempt at all >> > would be made (e.g. by the city) to recover the value of any >> > "metal" that might be able to be recycled, or any other part >> > of the erstwhile microwave oven. So the entire thing will go >> > in to the landfill (unless I hear differently, within about 72 >> > hours or so -- either on this thread or via an "off-list" e-mail >> > message straight to me) (or via a phone call) >> > (to find my home number:) >> > (see >> > http://search.yahoo.com/search?p=first >> :"michael"+last:"schwartz"+city:"glendale"+state:"AZ"+&state=AZ&fr=php-phon< >> http://search.yahoo.com/search?p=first:>)(and, >> > my middle initial = "L", and I live on Kristal Way). >> > (when I tried that, apparently the "AZ" has to be >> > UPPER CASE! How "case sensitive" is that??) >> > >> > Alternatives? anyone? >> > Does anyone want this ["pre-owned"] microwave oven ? >> > I hesitate to guess whether or not it could be repaired. >> > Some of the stuff it is "made of", might be recyclable >> > or usable for something. >> > >> > I would be a little hesitant to see it going in to a landfill, >> > (well, not literally "see", but "cause" it, and know about it) >> > but, I only have a limited amount of effort earmarked to >> > explore alternatives. >> > >> > So, if you have any ideas, please respond within >> > the next 3 days. >> > >> > THANK YOU, >> > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> > >> > --------------------------------------------------- >> > PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us >> > To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: >> > http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss >> > > > --------------------------------------------------- > PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us > To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: > http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss > -- www.obnosis.com (503)754-4452 "Contradictions do not exist." A. Rand