E-waste pickup costs $79 through Dropcurb for same-day curbside service. Free options include Best Buy drop-off (3 items/day), city HHW events, and some scrap recyclers that offer free pickup for large loads of recyclable electronics.
| E-Waste Pickup Method | Cost | Speed | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dropcurb curbside pickup | $79 | Same day | TVs, monitors, multiple items at curb |
| City curbside e-waste pickup | Free–$25 | 1–4 weeks | Cities that offer the program (Sacramento, Portland) |
| Best Buy drop-off | Free (3/day) | Immediate | Small electronics you can transport |
| Scrap metal/recycler pickup | Free | 1–7 days | Large quantities of recyclable metals |
| LoadUp | $100–$180+ | 1–3 days | Full-service inside pickup |
| 1-800-GOT-JUNK | $150–$300+ | 2–3 days | Large mixed loads with e-waste |
| Junk King | $99–$250+ | 1–3 days | Mixed junk including electronics |
| City HHW drop-off | Free | During events | All electronics, batteries, chemicals |
Where Do I Dispose of Old Electronic Equipment Near Me?
You have five main e-waste pickup and drop-off options depending on how quickly you need items gone and whether you can transport them yourself.
- •Curbside e-waste pickup (fastest paid option): Dropcurb picks up electronics from your curb same-day for $79. Place TVs, monitors, computers, printers, or any electronics outside and book online. No need to be home. Best for items too heavy to transport like large TVs and monitors.
- •City curbside pickup programs (free but slow): Sacramento, Portland, Austin, and about 30 other cities offer free curbside e-waste pickup. You typically schedule through your waste hauler's website or call 311. Wait times range from 1 to 4 weeks.
- •Free scrap recycler pickup: Companies like Angels Scrap Metal (LA), Rapid Recycle (California), and local scrap yards offer free e-waste pickup if you have enough recyclable material. Most require a minimum quantity — typically 10+ items or 200+ pounds.
- •Retailer drop-off (free, immediate): Best Buy accepts 3 electronics items per household per day for free. TVs over 32 inches cost $29.99. Staples takes small electronics, ink, and batteries. No appointment needed.
- •City HHW facilities and events (free, scheduled): County-run household hazardous waste facilities accept all electronics year-round in major metros. Smaller cities hold quarterly collection events — check your 311 website for dates.
How Much Does E-Waste Pickup Cost?
E-waste pickup pricing varies significantly depending on the service model:
- •Curbside pickup (Dropcurb): $79 flat for same-day pickup of electronics at your curb. No weight limits, no minimum item count. Additional items beyond the first add $10–20 each.
- •Full-service pickup (LoadUp, Junk King): $100–$300+ depending on quantity. These services send 2-person crews inside your home. LoadUp charges per-item ($80–$180 for TVs and monitors). Junk King uses volume-based pricing starting at $99.
- •National franchise (1-800-GOT-JUNK): $150–$300+ based on truck volume. Requires an on-site estimate — no prices online or by phone.
- •Commercial recycler pickup (E-Tech, local recyclers): $0.35/lb is common for mixed e-waste. Businesses with large volumes may get free pickup. Residential customers typically need 200+ pounds.
- •Free options: Best Buy drop-off, city HHW events, scrap recyclers for large metal-heavy loads, and manufacturer take-back programs (Dell, HP, Apple).
What Electronics Qualify as E-Waste?
If a device has a plug, a battery, or a circuit board, it qualifies as e-waste. Common items accepted by pickup services:
- •TVs and monitors: CRT televisions, flat-screen TVs, LED/LCD monitors, projection TVs
- •Computers: Desktops, laptops, servers, tablets, Chromebooks
- •Phones: Cell phones, smartphones, landline phones, cordless phones
- •Printers and office equipment: Printers, scanners, fax machines, copiers, shredders
- •Audio/video: DVD/Blu-ray players, game consoles, stereos, speakers, VCRs
- •Small appliances: Toasters, coffee makers, microwaves, electric kettles
- •Cables and accessories: Power cords, chargers, adapters, keyboards, mice
- •Batteries: Rechargeable batteries, lithium-ion batteries, car batteries
Items that typically require special handling or additional fees include CRT monitors (contain leaded glass), refrigerators/AC units (contain refrigerant), and lithium-ion battery packs (fire risk).
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Free E-Waste Pickup Options by City
Several cities offer free curbside e-waste pickup as part of their municipal waste programs:
- •Sacramento, CA: Schedule free appliance and e-waste curbside pickup through the city's Public Works department. Collected on your regular pickup day.
- •Portland, OR: Curbside electronics pickup available through your waste hauler. Small per-item fees for some items.
- •Austin, TX: Free curbside pickup for bulky electronics through Austin Resource Recovery. Schedule online or call 311.
- •Los Angeles, CA: Free e-waste pickup available through contracted recyclers like Angels Scrap Metal. Also free drop-off at HHW centers.
- •San Jose, CA: Free drop-off at Santa Clara County HHW facility. No curbside pickup.
Most cities do NOT offer free curbside e-waste pickup. If your city isn't on this list, your options are retailer drop-off (Best Buy, Staples), HHW events, or paid pickup services like Dropcurb ($79 same-day).
Can I Put Electronics in the Trash?
In 14+ states, it's illegal to put electronics in regular trash:
- •States with e-waste disposal bans: California, Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, and Wisconsin.
- •Fines: Range from $50 to $1,000 per violation depending on the state.
- •Why it matters: Electronics contain lead, mercury, cadmium, and flame retardants that contaminate soil and groundwater when landfilled.
Even where it's technically legal to trash electronics, most waste haulers will reject them during regular collection. CRT TVs and monitors are almost universally refused due to leaded glass.
The safest approach: use any free recycling option (Best Buy, Staples, city HHW) or schedule a curbside pickup through Dropcurb for $79.
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