TV Disposal Near Me: 7 Options Ranked by Cost [2026]

CRT TVs (the old heavy box-style) contain 4-8 lbs of lead and are classified as hazardous waste in 25+ states. This means you CANNOT put them in regular trash in most places — fines range from $100 to $10,000+. CRT recycling typically costs $25-30 per unit because the lead glass must be processed separately. Flat-screen TVs (LCD, LED, OLED, plasma) contain smaller amounts of mercury but are much easier and cheaper to recycle. Most retailers accept them for free. Best Buy in 2026 charges $29.99 for TVs in some states (PA, WI, MI) but accepts them free in most others.

Best Buy accepts up to 2 TVs per household per day for free recycling at any store location. Flat screens under 50" are typically accepted. CRTs may incur a $29.99 fee in some states. Staples and Office Depot accept flat screens up to 32" for free. Check their websites for current policies. City e-waste collection events happen 1-4 times per year in most metro areas. Check your city's waste management website for schedules. Many accept all TV types including CRTs at no charge. State e-waste programs: California (funded by purchase fee), Connecticut, Washington state, and 22 other states have manufacturer-funded programs that offer free TV recycling at designated drop-off sites.

When free options don't work (wrong TV type, no car, no time), paid services range from $25 to $150+. E-waste recycling centers: $5 flat screens, $25-30 CRTs. You transport. Dropcurb: $79 for same-day curbside pickup of any TV type. You move it to the curb, hauler picks up. No appointment needed. LoadUp: Starting at $82 in most cities, includes pickup from inside your home. 1-3 day scheduling. 1-800-GOT-JUNK: $150+ minimum for in-home pickup. On-site quote required, no online pricing.

Twenty-five states plus DC have e-waste recycling laws. States with the strictest laws (illegal to trash ANY electronics): California, Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin. Fines for illegal TV dumping range from $100 (first offense, minor) to $10,000+ (repeat commercial dumping).

For flat screens: Best Buy free recycling is cheapest if you can transport it. For CRTs or if you can't drive: Dropcurb picks up any TV curbside for $79 same day. For valuable TVs in working condition: sell on Facebook Marketplace or donate to Goodwill.

Best Buy accepts flat screens for free recycling in-store (limit 2/day). Staples takes TVs up to 32". City e-waste events accept all types free. Or post working TVs as 'free' on Facebook Marketplace — they usually go within hours.

Never put TVs in regular trash (illegal in 25 states, fines up to $10,000). Use Best Buy free recycling, a city e-waste event, or a pickup service like Dropcurb ($79 curbside).

Best Buy (free for most flat screens), Staples (free up to 32"), local e-waste recycling centers ($5-30), or book a curbside pickup through Dropcurb ($79, any TV type, same day).