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TV Removal in Los Angeles, California

Starting at $79. Additional items from $19.

TV disposal options include free e-waste drop-off events, retailer take-back, self-haul recycling, and same-day curbside pickup through Dropcurb.

Same-day pickup available — book by 12pm for today's window

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Cities Covered

39

States Served

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How tv removal works in Los Angeles

1

Curb it

Place your tv at the curb, driveway, or alley. No wrapping, no disassembly.

2

Book it

Select your item, see the exact price ($99), and pick your day. 60 seconds.

3

Gone

A local insured hauler picks it up same-day in Los Angeles. 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 tv removal cost in Los Angeles?

TV removal is $99 with Dropcurb, including certified e-waste handling.

$99

Flat rate · No hidden fees · Price guaranteed

Pickup fee$79
First tvIncluded
E-waste recycling fee+$20
Each additional tv+$19 + $20
Book tv pickup — $99

✓ Price guaranteed before you book. No surprises, no hidden fees.

Traditional junk removal (1-800-GOT-JUNK, LoadUp): $150–$600+

5 ways to get rid of a tv in Los Angeles

Compared by cost, speed, and effort — pick the right option for your situation.

MethodCostSpeedEffortBest for
City e-waste eventFreeMonthly/quarterlyAttend scheduled event and transport TV yourself.You can wait for event dates
Retailer take-backFree–$30Same dayDrop off at eligible retailer locations.Small to mid-size TVs with nearby store access
Self-haul recycler$0–$30Same dayDrive to certified recycler and unload.You have transport
Traditional junk crew$150–$400+1–3 daysIn-home estimate and larger service window.Indoor carry-out needs
Dropcurb$99Same dayPlace at curb and book online.Fast, no-trip pickup

How to prepare your tv for pickup

  • Place TV at curb in a stable upright position. If possible, tape cords to the back.
  • ✓ Place at curb, driveway, or alley
  • ✓ No need to be home

When do you need tv removal in Los Angeles?

  • Replacing an old flat-screen TV
  • Move-out cleanup with old electronics
  • Broken TV taking up space in garage
  • Office AV upgrade with old display disposal

Does Los Angeles pick up tvs?

Junk removal in Los Angeles starts at $79 with Dropcurb — same-day curbside pickup, no scheduling delays. LA Sanitation offers free unlimited bulky item collection (included in your refuse bill), but wait times vary from next trash day to 4+ weeks depending on neighborhood demand — items sit curbside until LASAN gets to them.

City program details: LASAN Bulky Item Collection — FREE and UNLIMITED for City of LA residents (included in refuse bill). Schedule via MyLA311 app, call 1-800-773-2489, or dial 311. Wait: ranges from several days to 4 weeks depending on season and neighborhood. LASAN also runs free monthly drop-off events at 5 rotating locations (East Valley, West Valley, South LA, Harbor, and West LA yards) for furniture, carpet, yard trimmings, and wood.

LASAN bulky item pickup is free and unlimited for City of LA residents — schedule via MyLA311 app, call 1-800-773-2489, or dial 311. Wait times range from several days to 4 weeks depending on season and neighborhood demand. LASAN also hosts free monthly bulky item drop-off events at 5 rotating locations (Sun Valley, West Valley, South LA, Harbor, West LA). In 2026, single-family trash fees jumped 54% to $55.95/month (up from $36.32), and multi-family rates harmonized at $59.53/unit/month. LA County Sanitation Districts transfer stations charge by weight — tipping fees include a $1.40/ton state IWMF fee plus $1.50/ton LA County SWM fee on top of base disposal rates. Fox Junk Removal charges $170-$850 (percentage-based for partial loads, $850 full truck). Golden Bear Hauling averages $160-$450 per job (average ~$300). Go Junk Free America charges volume-based pricing with a full load at $795 (extra $5/tire, $100 for copiers/pianos/oversized fridges). Junk King Los Angeles offers volume-based pricing with a free online estimator and trucks 20% larger than competitors. Average junk removal in LA runs $239-$250 according to Homeyou (41,782 local projects) or $150-$350 per HomeGuide. 1-800-GOT-JUNK charges $150-$600+ with mandatory in-person estimates.

Dropcurb picks up tvs same-day in Los Angeles for $99 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.

Free pickup — in 2-4 weeks when LASAN gets to it.

LASAN bulky item pickup is free and unlimited, but 2-4 week waits mean items sit curbside for weeks. In dense neighborhoods like Silver Lake, Koreatown, and Echo Park, that's weeks of sidewalk obstruction in a city of 3.9 million.

Free

LASAN bulky pickup (included in refuse bill)

Days to 4+ weeks

Wait depends on neighborhood

3.9M

Residents sharing LASAN capacity

What happens to your tv after pickup

TVs are routed to certified e-waste processors. Screen glass, metals, circuit boards, and plastics are separated for proper recycling. CRT units are handled with lead-safe processing.

Why Los Angeles residents choose Dropcurb for tv removal

LA's free LASAN pickup sounds great — until you wait 2-4 weeks with items sitting curbside. Dropcurb starts at $79 for same-day pickup. No MyLA311 scheduling, no transfer station trips, no volume-based guessing games. Flat per-item pricing, booked online in 60 seconds.

Serving Venice, Silver Lake, Koreatown, Downtown, Melrose, Echo Park, and 4 more neighborhoods in Los Angeles.

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