E-Waste Disposal in Rochester, New York
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 Rochester
Curb it
Place your electronics 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 Rochester. 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 Rochester?
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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Traditional junk removal (1-800-GOT-JUNK, LoadUp): $150–$600+
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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 Rochester?
- • 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 Rochester pick up electronics?
Junk removal in Rochester, NY starts at $79 with Dropcurb. The city collects refuse weekly and offers on-demand bulky item pickup through 311, but seasonal backlogs can push waits to 2-3 weeks during peak moving months.
City program details: Rochester offers weekly refuse collection with on-demand bulky item pickup via 311 or the city website. White Trash Disposal & Recycling handles weekly collection with bulk/special pickup options. Monroe County operates the Mill Seat Landfill and ecopark for residential drop-offs (no bagged garbage at ecopark). The High Acres Landfill (Waste Management) serves the greater Rochester region.
Rochester's DPW handles weekly refuse but bulky items require a separate 311 request with seasonal wait times. White Trash Disposal & Recycling provides weekly collection with bulk pickup options. Monroe County operates the Mill Seat Landfill for environmentally sound disposal and the ecopark for residential drop-offs (no bagged garbage, construction waste, or carpet accepted at ecopark). The High Acres Landfill (Waste Management, eastern Monroe County) serves the broader region. Junk Removal Plus offers pricing from $75-$180. A Plus Junk Removal charges $299 for a quarter-truck load. Junk King Rochester provides text-a-photo estimates. Average Rochester junk removal runs $225-$236 according to Homeyou. 1-800-GOT-JUNK charges $150-$600+ with in-person estimates.
Dropcurb picks up electronics same-day in Rochester for $99 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
Rochester's 311 bulky pickup works — when it works.
The city's on-demand system sounds great until peak season hits and waits stretch to weeks. With 210,000 residents and harsh winters creating seasonal surges, Rochester's system gets overwhelmed exactly when you need it most — spring cleanouts, summer moves, fall decluttering.
2-3 weeks
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Residents sharing the system
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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 Rochester residents choose Dropcurb for electronics removal
Dropcurb's $79 per item beats calling 311 and waiting for city scheduling. We're a fraction of A Plus Junk Removal's $299 quarter-truck rate and cheaper than 1-800-GOT-JUNK's $150+ minimums. Book online, leave it at the curb, done.
Serving Park Avenue, South Wedge, NOTA (Neighborhood of the Arts), Upper Monroe, Highland Park, 19th Ward, and 4 more neighborhoods in Rochester.
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