TV Removal in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Starting at $79. Additional items from $19.
TV disposal options include free e-waste drop-off events, retailer take-back, self-haul recycling, and same-day curbside pickup through Dropcurb.
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How tv removal works in Philadelphia
Curb it
Place your tv at the curb, driveway, or alley. No wrapping, no disassembly.
Book it
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 Philadelphia. 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 tv removal cost in Philadelphia?
TV removal is $99 with Dropcurb, including certified e-waste handling.
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Traditional junk removal (1-800-GOT-JUNK, LoadUp): $150–$600+
5 ways to get rid of a tv in Philadelphia
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How to prepare your tv for pickup
- ✓ Place TV at curb in a stable upright position. If possible, tape cords to the back.
- ✓ Place at curb, driveway, or alley
- ✓ No need to be home
When do you need tv removal in Philadelphia?
- • Replacing an old flat-screen TV
- • Move-out cleanup with old electronics
- • Broken TV taking up space in garage
- • Office AV upgrade with old display disposal
Does Philadelphia pick up tvs?
Junk removal in Philadelphia, PA starts at $79 with Dropcurb. The city offers free bulk collection — schedule through 311 for up to 4 items per appointment, or place up to 2 large items curbside per week. But with 1.5 million residents, appointment slots fill fast.
City program details: Philadelphia Residential Bulk Collection Program. Schedule through 311 or phila.gov. Up to 4 items per appointment. Available for single-family and multi-family up to 6 units. Regular curbside allows 2 large items per week. Free. Place items at normal collection point evening before pickup (no earlier than 5 PM fall/winter, 7 PM spring/summer). Six Sanitation Convenience Centers across the city for free residential drop-off. Center City and South Philadelphia pilot zones get twice-weekly trash. Recycling is weekly on first trash day.
Philadelphia's Streets Department collects 610,000+ tons of trash annually. Bulk collection: up to 4 items per 311 appointment, plus regular curbside allows 2 large items/week placed out no earlier than 5 PM (fall/winter) or 7 PM (spring/summer). Center City and South Philadelphia pilot zones get twice-weekly trash collection. Six Sanitation Convenience Centers for free residential drop-off. Average junk removal cost: $231-$242 per Homeyou, with hourly rates of $35-$58 from local services. Main Line Junk Removal charges $125-$600+. EZ CleanUp: $150 for 1/8 truckload to $649 full truckload. Cheap Junk Removal Philly: $0.85/cubic foot. JunkStart: $78 base + $0.68/lb. LoadUp: $79/item plus service area fee. 1-800-GOT-JUNK: $150-$600+ with mandatory in-home estimate.
Dropcurb picks up tvs same-day in Philadelphia for $99 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
1.5 million residents, 4-item appointment limit, and 311 wait times.
Philadelphia allows 2 large items per week curbside and 4 items per 311 bulk appointment — but with 1.5 million residents competing for slots, appointment waits stretch. Fishtown move-outs, Society Hill renovations, and University City student departures all funnel through the same system. The city collects 610,000+ tons annually, and the system shows it.
4 items
Max per bulk appointment
1,576,251
Residents sharing the system
6 centers
Sanitation Convenience Centers
What happens to your tv after pickup
TVs are routed to certified e-waste processors. Screen glass, metals, circuit boards, and plastics are separated for proper recycling. CRT units are handled with lead-safe processing.
Why Philadelphia residents choose Dropcurb for tv removal
Philadelphia's 4-item appointment limit and 2-item weekly curbside cap means a real cleanout takes weeks. Dropcurb starts at $79 per item, same-day, no 311 wait. Cheaper than EZ CleanUp's $150 minimum, simpler than JunkStart's per-pound math, and no in-home estimate like 1-800-GOT-JUNK. In a city averaging $231-$242 for junk removal, Dropcurb is the budget-friendly option.
Serving Center City, Northern Liberties, Fishtown, Society Hill, South Philadelphia, University City, and 3 more neighborhoods in Philadelphia.
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