Dangers of dismantling OLD microwave?

Originally Posted by matador

He hasn't chimed in yet, but you'll want to talk with 406Refining- I know he works with microwaves a fair amount

Thanks I will try to look up some of his posts specifcally and glean some info from them. I probably come across 5-10 microwaves a week, but usually just leave them for someone else because I dont want any chance of chemical exposure or hazardous chemicals (same reason I dont pick up ACs, Fridges, freezers or anything with refrigerant). However this one was just SO big and SO heavy/old I thought.... there may be some goodies in there worth taking it, so I did. I just want to make sure I am in the clear as long as I steer clear of the magnatron.... I may start picking them up when I see them if that truely is the only risk, and it is only a risk if I mess with the magnatron. I had always thought there was more than just that (radiation or some other type of chemicals in there)