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E-Waste Disposal in Erie, Pennsylvania

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 Erie

1

Curb it

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

2

Book it

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

3

Gone

A local insured hauler picks it up same-day in Erie. 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 Erie?

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 Erie

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 Erie?

  • 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 Erie pick up electronics?

Junk removal in Erie, PA starts at $79 with Dropcurb — same-day curbside pickup with instant online pricing. The City of Erie offers FREE large item pickup for residential refuse customers (call 814-870-1550), but scheduling depends on availability and only covers standard household items — no construction materials, no e-waste, no tires.

City program details: City of Erie provides FREE large item pickup for residential refuse customers — call 814-870-1550 (8:30 AM-4:30 PM weekdays) to schedule. Accepts couches, chairs, mattresses, lamps, tables, bed frames — NO construction materials, tires, or electronics. Erie County periodic recycling events charge $0.50/lb for electronics and chemicals, $5.00/lb for propane cylinders (pre-registration required, held Saturday mornings).

The City of Erie provides free large item pickup to residential refuse customers — schedule by calling 814-870-1550 (weekdays 8:30 AM-4:30 PM). Accepted items include couches, chairs, mattresses, lamps, tables, and bed frames. The city does NOT pick up construction materials, tires, or electronics. Erie County holds periodic recycling collections for electronics ($0.50/lb) and chemicals — pre-registration required. Best Bet Hauling (Erie, PA) provides commercial trash, junk removal, apartment cleanouts, scrap metal removal, estate/foreclosure cleanouts, debris and yard waste — call or text Bob a photo for a quote. PA Junk Hauling & Removal offers affordable, trained crews with background checks. LoadUp starts at $79/item and claims 30% savings vs. competitors. 1-800-GOT-JUNK charges $150-$600+ with mandatory in-person estimates. Waste Management operates Erie area trash and recycling pickup.

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

Free pickup — if you can get through on the phone.

Erie offers free large item pickup, but you need to call 814-870-1550 during weekday business hours and scheduling depends on crew availability. Construction materials, electronics, and tires are excluded. For 95,000 residents sharing limited crew capacity, "free" comes with strings attached.

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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 Erie residents choose Dropcurb for electronics removal

Erie's free city pickup sounds great — but you have to call during business hours, items must be standard household trash, and scheduling depends on crew availability. Dropcurb starts at $79 with instant online booking, same-day pickup, and takes items the city won't — electronics, appliances, exercise equipment. No phone tag with 814-870-1550.

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