Satellite Dishes Alternative ways to recycle Special Instructions SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO DISPOSE OF PROPERLY Please see below for alternate options of how to dispose of this item. Otherwise, please dispose as scrap metal. Never Throw in the Garbage All electronics contain hazardous waste. Don’t throw them away because they can leach toxic chemicals into the environment. Consider Professional Removal Satellite dishes are often mounted in locations that are hard to access. If you can’t safely remove the dish from the roof yourself, hire a professional to do it. Alternative Ways to Recycle Return to the Service Provider Contact the provider for your satellite dish to see if they have a refurbishing or recycling program for their equipment. Drop off DISH equipment at Best Buy for recycling, or ship it to them via UPS. Visit DIRECTV to learn recycling options for their equipment. Ways to Reuse Upcycle It If you can’t return or recycle your satellite dish, upcycle it! Check out these ideas to get started.