How to get rid of a TV (fast, cheap, or free)
23 states and DC ban TVs from the trash under e-waste laws, which is why that old flatscreen is still in the garage. Dropcurb picks up TVs from the curb — $79 under 42 inches, $129 above — with recycling handled downstream.
See my TV price →Same-day before 2 PM · responsible recycling · no need to be home
1,000+
Cities covered
50
States served
Nationwide
Same-day
Pickup available
5.0
Google Reviews
150+ five-star
Getting rid of a TV costs $0–$129. Dropcurb collects any TV from the curb for $79 (under 42 inches) or $129 (42 inches and up), same-day when booked by 2 PM. Best Buy charges $29.99 per TV for in-store recycling, and 23 states plus DC ban TVs from landfills.
Every way to get rid of a TV, compared
| Option | Timeline | Cost | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dropcurb curbside pickup | Same-day (book by 2 PM) | $79 under 42", $129 for 42"+ | Set it at the curb, driveway, or alley — working or dead, flatscreen or ancient tube TV. Recycling is handled downstream. |
| Retailer recycling (e.g. Best Buy) | Same-day if you drive | Free to $29.99 per TV | Best Buy charges $29.99 per TV, limits two per household per day, takes tube TVs only up to 31 inches — and its Connecticut and Pennsylvania stores don't accept TVs at all. |
| E-waste drop-off events | Whenever the next event runs | Free | Genuinely free, but events run monthly or quarterly, lines are long, and you're the one lifting a TV into a car twice. |
| Sell or give away online | Days to weeks | Free, maybe earn | Only working, reasonably modern flatscreens move; broken or tube TVs get zero interest at any price. |
| City bulk trash pickup | 2–6 weeks, if legal in your state | Free | 23 states plus DC ban electronics from landfills — in New York City, a TV set out with the trash draws a $100 fine. |
What it costs
The first item carries the trip cost; everything you add costs less. Exact total shown before payment.
TV under 42" (first item)
$79
TV 42" or larger (first item)
$129
Additional TV under 42"
+$29
Additional TV 42"+
+$39
Desk or TV stand (added on)
+$29
How TV pickup works
Book in 60 seconds
Pick your TV size, add the stand or anything else going, and see the exact total upfront. Book by 2 PM for same-day.
Set it at the curb
Curb, driveway, or alley — lean it against something stable if it won't stand. No box or padding needed.
Get the photo confirmation
A local hauler picks it up, usually within about 3 hours, and texts you a photo the moment it's gone.
Questions, answered
Sources: Best Buy electronics recycling program · ERI state landfill-ban list · NYC Department of Sanitation electronics rules
Same-day pickup available
It's been sitting there
long enough.
Flat rates, no estimates, no crew in your home.
No address, no signup — real prices in one tap.