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E-Waste Disposal in Mount Prospect, Illinois

Starting at $79. Additional items from $19.

You cannot throw TVs, monitors, computers, or other electronics in the regular trash in most cities — they contain lead, mercury, and other hazardous materials that require certified recycling. Your options for TV removal and e-waste disposal: city e-waste drop-off events (free but infrequent), retailer take-back programs (free for small items), self-haul to a recycling center (free–$30), curbside pickup through Dropcurb ($99, same day), or traditional junk removal ($150–400+).

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How electronics removal works in Mount Prospect

1

Curb it

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

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Book it

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

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Gone

A local insured hauler picks it up same-day in Mount Prospect. 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 electronics removal cost in Mount Prospect?

E-waste disposal costs $99 through Dropcurb — that's the $79 pickup fee plus a $20 e-waste recycling fee. Each additional electronic item is +$39 ($19 add-on + $20 recycling). A TV of any size costs $99. Computer monitors cost $99. City recycling events are free but infrequent. Retailer take-back is free for small items but most won't accept large TVs. Traditional junk removal charges $150–$400+ for electronics pickup.

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Pickup fee$79
First electronicsIncluded
E-waste recycling fee+$20
Each additional electronics+$19 + $20
Book electronics 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 electronics in Mount Prospect

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

MethodCostSpeedEffortBest for
City e-waste collection eventFreeMonthly to quarterlyDrive to a designated drop-off site during scheduled hours. Events are typically once a month or less. Limited to household quantities.You can wait for the next event and have a way to transport items
Retailer take-back (Best Buy, Staples)Free (small items)Same dayDrop off at the store. Most retailers only accept small electronics — no TVs over 32". Limit of 3 items per household per day at some locations.You have small electronics like laptops, phones, or small monitors
Self-haul to recycling centerFree–$30Same dayFind a certified e-waste recycler. Load items into your car. Some facilities charge a fee for TVs and monitors.You have a car and a nearby certified recycler
Traditional junk removal (1-800-GOT-JUNK, etc.)$150–400+2–3 daysMust be home for estimate. Crew enters your home. Volume-based pricing — you pay for truck space even for small items.You have a large volume of mixed e-waste and other junk
Dropcurb$99Same dayPlace electronics at the curb in a box or as-is. Book online in 60 seconds. $20 e-waste recycling fee included. Data destruction handled by certified partners.You want it gone today without leaving home

How to prepare your electronics for pickup

  • Place electronics in a box or on the curb. Remove batteries from laptops if possible. No need to wipe data — our recycling partners handle data destruction.
  • ✓ Place at curb, driveway, or alley
  • ✓ No need to be home

When do you need electronics removal in Mount Prospect?

  • Upgrading to a new TV and need the old one gone
  • Office cleanout with old monitors and computers
  • Broken electronics cluttering up the garage
  • Estate cleanout with mixed electronics

Does Mount Prospect pick up electronics?

Same-day junk removal in Mount Prospect, IL starts at $79 with Dropcurb. In a village of about 56,852 residents in the Chicago metro, home updates, moves, and rental turnover create constant demand for fast furniture and appliance pickup. Book online in about 60 seconds, place items curbside, and a local hauler handles removal without an in-home appointment.

City program details: Mount Prospect requires trash in carts, and garbage outside the cart that is not on the approved bulk-item list is not collected. Excess trash, non-bulk items, and construction debris over one cubic yard require a paid special pickup arranged with Republic Services.

Mount Prospect’s village program is structured, but it is strict: garbage outside the cart is not picked up unless it qualifies on the approved bulk list, and excess trash or construction debris over one cubic yard requires paid special pickup through Republic. The village also separates yard waste and hazardous waste pathways, which can slow urgent cleanouts for households facing move-out or HOA timing pressure.

Dropcurb picks up electronics same-day in Mount Prospect for $99 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.

Village programs work for planned disposal, not always for urgent cleanouts.

Mount Prospect residents have structured solid-waste options, but strict cart rules and special-pickup requirements can slow projects that need to move now. When a household has bulky items outside standard collection limits, paid special arrangements or alternate programs are required. That creates a speed gap for same-day curbside removal services.

56,852

Mount Prospect population (2020 census)

$101,720

Median household income (ACS/Data USA profile)

$79

Dropcurb starting price

What happens to your electronics after pickup

Electronics are recycled at R2- or e-Stewards-certified e-waste facilities. Devices are disassembled and sorted: circuit boards are processed for gold, silver, copper, and palladium recovery. Screens are separated for glass and lead processing. Plastics are shredded and recycled. Hard drives, SSDs, and other storage media are physically destroyed (shredded or degaussed) to ensure complete data destruction — no data leaves the facility intact. The $20 e-waste recycling fee covers the cost of certified handling and hazardous material processing.

Why Mount Prospect residents choose Dropcurb for electronics removal

Dropcurb fills the timing and simplicity gap by offering curbside-only pickup starting at $79 with transparent pricing shown before checkout. You skip callback quotes and complex material routing for common bulky items, while still using proper disposal channels. It is built for homeowners who need predictable same-day or next-day results in Cook County.

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