Don't throw away your old TV - Here's what to do instead

Why retire your old TV when you can give it a new job or help someone out?

By Thomas Godwin Nov. 15, 2026 1:00 pm EST Coramueller/Getty Images Add Engadget on Google: Google Discover

The average TV sits in an entertainment center or hangs on the wall for somewhere between 6 and 8 years. In many cases, it's perfectly fine, but it ends up on the chopping block in favor of more screen real estate or a nice resolution upgrade. But what happens to the old TV now that its usefulness on family movie night has run its course?