E-Waste Disposal in Tempe, Arizona
Starting at $79. Additional items from $19.
You cannot throw TVs, monitors, computers, or other electronics in the regular trash in most cities — they contain lead, mercury, and other hazardous materials that require certified recycling. Your options for TV removal and e-waste disposal: city e-waste drop-off events (free but infrequent), retailer take-back programs (free for small items), self-haul to a recycling center (free–$30), curbside pickup through Dropcurb ($99, same day), or traditional junk removal ($150–400+).
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How electronics removal works in Tempe
Curb it
Place your electronics at the curb, driveway, or alley. No wrapping, no disassembly.
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Select your item, see the exact price ($99), and pick your day. 60 seconds.
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A local insured hauler picks it up same-day in Tempe. You get a text when it's done.
No strangers in your home. No scheduling a 4-hour window. No being home.
How much does electronics removal cost in Tempe?
E-waste disposal costs $99 through Dropcurb — that's the $79 pickup fee plus a $20 e-waste recycling fee. Each additional electronic item is +$39 ($19 add-on + $20 recycling). A TV of any size costs $99. Computer monitors cost $99. City recycling events are free but infrequent. Retailer take-back is free for small items but most won't accept large TVs. Traditional junk removal charges $150–$400+ for electronics pickup.
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Traditional junk removal (1-800-GOT-JUNK, LoadUp): $150–$600+
5 ways to get rid of electronics in Tempe
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How to prepare your electronics for pickup
- ✓ Place electronics in a box or on the curb. Remove batteries from laptops if possible. No need to wipe data — our recycling partners handle data destruction.
- ✓ Place at curb, driveway, or alley
- ✓ No need to be home
When do you need electronics removal in Tempe?
- • Upgrading to a new TV and need the old one gone
- • Office cleanout with old monitors and computers
- • Broken electronics cluttering up the garage
- • Estate cleanout with mixed electronics
Does Tempe pick up electronics?
Junk removal in Tempe, AZ starts at $79 with Dropcurb — same-day curbside pickup with instant online pricing. Tempe runs scheduled bulk trash and green organics collection on a neighborhood-by-neighborhood calendar (2026 schedule available at tempe.gov). With 80,000+ ASU students driving constant turnover, the city's fixed schedule can't keep up with demand.
City program details: Tempe Bulk Trash Collection. Frequency: scheduled by neighborhood (2026 calendar at tempe.gov). Separate green organics schedule. Fees: Free for residents. Household Products Collection Center for hazardous waste.
Tempe publishes a neighborhood-specific 2026 Bulk Trash Collection Schedule at tempe.gov (announced January 1, 2026) — your collection week depends on your address. Green organics collection runs on its own separate schedule. Tempe Solid Waste customers can dispose of up to 1,000 lbs per trip once per month at the Sky Harbor Regional Transfer Station (2425 S 40th St, Phoenix — operated by Waste Management, 602-437-3165) at no additional charge. Hours: Mon-Fri 6 AM-5 PM, Sat 8 AM-12 PM, closed Sunday. The Tempe Household Products Collection Center accepts hazardous waste. Thumbtack average for Tempe: $75-$375 per job. Code 3 Junk Removal (firefighter-owned, East Valley) provides fast service with a first responder discount. LoadUp uses service fee + per-item pricing with instant online quotes. 1-800-GOT-JUNK requires on-site estimates, typically $150-$600+. Super Junk Removal handles construction debris and residential cleanouts.
Dropcurb picks up electronics same-day in Tempe for $99 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
College town pace, but you wait weeks for bulk pickup.
Tempe moves fast around ASU and the Kyrene Corridor, but bulk refuse collection still requires 2-4 week waits. When Maple-Ash residents need items gone for semester transitions or moves, the city's monthly schedule doesn't match the urgency.
80,000+
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What happens to your electronics after pickup
Electronics are recycled at R2- or e-Stewards-certified e-waste facilities. Devices are disassembled and sorted: circuit boards are processed for gold, silver, copper, and palladium recovery. Screens are separated for glass and lead processing. Plastics are shredded and recycled. Hard drives, SSDs, and other storage media are physically destroyed (shredded or degaussed) to ensure complete data destruction — no data leaves the facility intact. The $20 e-waste recycling fee covers the cost of certified handling and hazardous material processing.
Why Tempe residents choose Dropcurb for electronics removal
Tempe's bulk collection runs on a fixed neighborhood schedule — miss your week and wait for the next cycle. Dropcurb's $79 same-day pickup works any day. No driving to the transfer station, no on-site estimates from 1-800-GOT-JUNK ($150+). Perfect for ASU move-outs and semester transitions.
Serving Mill Avenue, Maple-Ash, McClintock Drive, Ahwatukee, Kyrene Corridor, Tempe Butte, and 4 more neighborhoods in Tempe.
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