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Turn in old equipment from previous home owner
I need to remove an old DirectTV Slimline satellite dish installed by a previous home owner in my back yard. Could not find any disposal instructions on DirectTV's website. Does DirectTV want this equipment returned or do I attempt to recycle it prior to taking it to the landfill.
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ATTHelpForums
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5 years ago
We will be happy to lead you in the right direction, @ranley53
Thank you for your interest in returning an old satellite dish. At this time, @skeeterintexas is correct. AT&T does not require the return of the dish; once the installation is complete, the dish is owned by the customer as outlined in our customer agreement.
As far as recycling, be sure to check your state's e-waste requirements prior to taking it to the landfill. Under the State Electronics Law section, it has an interactive map and state by state specifics on e-waste handling.
Let us know if this information was useful.
Meaghan, AT&T Community Specialist
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skeeterintexas
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5 years ago
DirecTV doesn't want it. Once installed, the dish becomes part of the property.
Either google on how to 'repurpose' a satellite dish or call some local recyclers for advice.
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ranley53
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5 years ago
Thank you!
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Juniper
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5 years ago
Only receiver/client boxes are owned. Everything else, including receiving dish is owned upon install.
Dish itself is metal recycling. The LNB (the "eye") goes with electronics. Just check with local recycling/e-waste centers for guidance.
If it is installed with a mounting plate on a roof or such, leave the plate to avoid leaks.
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ranley53
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5 years ago
thank you all for providing a solution to my question
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