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E-Waste Disposal in Lima, Ohio

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 Lima

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 Lima. 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 Lima?

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 Lima

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 Lima?

  • 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 Lima pick up electronics?

Same-day junk removal in Lima, OH starts at $79 with Dropcurb. In a city of about 35,000 residents with many older homes and rental turnovers, waiting on scheduled municipal windows can leave bulky items sitting out longer than you want. Book online in 60 seconds, leave items curbside, and a local hauler handles pickup fast.

City program details: Lima contracts refuse and recycling service to Rumpke. City materials direct residents to place approved containers at the curb and follow pickup-day setout rules. Rumpke guidance for Lima notes weekly curbside service and asks customers to call at least 48 hours ahead for bulky items like mattresses or furniture.

Lima residents rely on city-contracted curbside service through Rumpke, with setout rules and advance notice for bulky pickups instead of true on-demand collection. Rumpke guidance for Lima requests at least 48 hours notice for large-item pickup, which can be a mismatch when you are clearing a move-out or handling a curbside deadline. In Allen County, illegal dumping enforcement references Ohio statutes, so leaving items in alleys, lots, or roadsides can quickly become a compliance issue.

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

Lima cleanouts are urgent, but bulk systems are scheduled.

When you need a couch, mattress, and old TV gone now, a call-ahead bulk flow does not solve same-day pressure. Lima residents handling move-outs, turnover, and curbside notices often need immediate service, not the next available collection window.

48 hrs

Typical advance notice noted for bulky pickups

$79

Dropcurb starting price

35K

Lima city population context

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 Lima residents choose Dropcurb for electronics removal

Dropcurb fills Lima’s speed gap with same-day curbside pickup from $79 and no in-home appointment requirement. You get instant pricing online instead of quote-only uncertainty, plus photo-confirmed completion when the job is done. It is built for fast cleanouts in neighborhoods like Southside Lima, Shawnee, and the Downtown core.

Serving Downtown Lima, Southside Lima, Shawnee, Westgate, Northland, Elida Road Corridor in Lima.

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