TV Removal in San Diego, 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.
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How tv removal works in San Diego
Curb it
Place your tv 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.
Gone
A local insured hauler picks it up same-day in San Diego. 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 San Diego?
TV removal is $99 with Dropcurb, including certified e-waste handling.
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Traditional junk removal (1-800-GOT-JUNK, LoadUp): $150–$600+
5 ways to get rid of a tv in San Diego
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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 San Diego?
- • 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 San Diego pick up tvs?
Junk removal in San Diego starts at $79 with Dropcurb — same-day curbside pickup with no on-site estimates. San Diego has no centralized bulk pickup program; residents must search the WasteFreeSD directory to find providers by ZIP code, where fees, wait times, and quality vary wildly across 1.39 million residents.
City program details: San Diego has no single city-run bulk pickup program. Residents use the WasteFreeSD directory to find haulers by ZIP code — fees and wait times vary by provider. The city runs periodic Community Cleanup events at rotating neighborhood locations (schedule varies). Miramar Landfill (city-operated) accepts self-haul loads — per-ton rate increased from ~$31/ton (FY2022) to current FY2026 rates; small car loads run $57-$103 after the $13 recycling fee and $8 RCBT surcharge. Cash no longer accepted at Miramar — cards and checks only.
San Diego lacks a unified city bulk pickup — the WasteFreeSD directory lists providers by ZIP code with no standard pricing or scheduling. The city runs periodic Community Cleanup events at 5+ rotating locations, but availability is limited and schedule-dependent. Miramar Landfill (city-operated) charges ~$42/ton for self-haul (FY2026, increased from ~$31/ton), but small car loads run $70-$103 after the $13 recycling fee and $8 RCBT surcharge (cash no longer accepted). A new city trash fee of $32.82-$43.60/month begins FY2026 for single-family residents ($523.20/year for 95-gallon bin bundle), replacing previously free service. Low-income residents can apply for subsidies of up to $261.60/year. Fred's Junk Removal starts at $59 for curbside small loads (up to 2 cubic yards). Severin Hauling charges $69 for small items, $100 for standard, and $495 for a full trailer. Fetch Junk Removal starts at $89. Jake's Junk Removal operates larger trucks (nearly 2x competitors) with competitive pricing. Junk King San Diego offers text-a-photo estimates with volume-based pricing. Demo Diego offers same-day junk removal from $150-$600 and publishes a 2026 pricing guide showing full-load costs of $450-$800. Average San Diego junk removal costs $249-$261 according to Homeyou (based on 14,191 local projects). 1-800-GOT-JUNK charges $150-$600+ with mandatory in-person estimates.
Dropcurb picks up tvs same-day in San Diego for $99 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
No city bulk pickup. Just a directory and good luck.
San Diego is the largest U.S. city without a centralized bulk pickup program. The WasteFreeSD directory lists providers by ZIP code, but pricing, wait times, and service quality vary wildly. Miramar Landfill accepts self-haul loads but charges $70-$103 for a car load after surcharges (FY2026 rate increased to ~$42/ton) — and no longer takes cash.
No program
San Diego has no city bulk pickup
$70-$103
Miramar Landfill car load cost (FY2026)
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Residents navigating the directory
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 San Diego residents choose Dropcurb for tv removal
Dropcurb cuts through San Diego's confusing WasteFreeSD directory with flat $79 same-day pricing. No researching providers by ZIP code, no driving to Miramar Landfill, no waiting for on-site estimates. Book online in 60 seconds — your hauler texts you an ETA.
Serving Balboa Park, La Jolla, Gaslamp Quarter, Mission Valley, Coronado, Sorrento Valley, and 4 more neighborhoods in San Diego.
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