Don't save that TV for your kids

Inspired by the article Stuff it: Millennials nix their parents’ treasures, I found the link to this article equally fascinating 8 things millennials want—and don’t want—show how different they are from their parents. 

Gretchen and I can attest that many points in this article are surprisingly TRUE. 

For example, the topic want - TO BE HEALTHY and don't want A TV. 

This may be shocking but think about it. Are you saving furniture or electronics for your child for a college apartment or their first house?

Ask yourself these questions:

1. How long before the child will be able to use it? 

2. Do you have a place to store it? 

3. Will your child actually want it? 

Electronics are updated every 3 months: Lighter, more intelligent, more features. 

Goodwill does not accept televisions with a tube. 

Electronic Waste costs money to recycle - see fee schedule below 

Electronic waste is collected for proper disposal each Monday through Thursday, and Saturday from 7:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at 1140 Haley Road in Murfreesboro. The County provides a small crew to assist residents in unloading electronic waste. The center will accept anything with an electric cord and batteries on those days. Because of the hazardous materials in televisions and computer monitors, the County is accessed a fee per pound by the vendor, therefore this fee is passed on to customers. All other electronic devices are disposed of free-of-charge. The current fee structure for televisions and monitors is as follows:
1- 20 pounds = $5.0021- 40 pounds = $10.0041 – 60 pounds = $15.0061 – 80 pounds = $20.0081 – 100 pounds = $ 25.00101 – 120 pounds = $30.00121 – 140 pounds = $35.00141 – 160 pounds = $40.00161 - 180 pounds = $45.00181 - 200 pounds = $50.00 
Fee continues at $5.00 per 20 pound increment.