How much does e-waste disposal cost in Knoxville?

E-waste pickup starts at $99 ($79 pickup fee + $20 e-waste recycling fee). Additional electronics are +$39 each ($19 add-on + $20 recycling fee).

What electronics do you pick up?

TVs, monitors, computers, printers, game consoles, stereos, and other consumer electronics. We do not pick up loose batteries or industrial equipment.

Our recycling partners follow certified data destruction protocols. Hard drives and storage media are physically destroyed during the recycling process.

Can I put electronics in regular trash?

In most cities, no. Electronics contain hazardous materials that require proper recycling. Dropcurb ensures your e-waste is handled at certified facilities.

Do you pick up old CRT TVs?

Yes. CRT TVs contain lead and must be recycled properly — they can't go in regular trash in most cities. CRT TVs of any size are $99. Place at the curb and our hauler handles the rest.

Can I drop off just one old laptop or small item?

Yes, but the $79 pickup fee applies regardless of item size. For a single small item like a laptop, you may save money at a Best Buy or Staples drop-off (free for small electronics). Dropcurb makes more sense when you have multiple items or larger electronics like TVs and monitors.

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E-Waste Disposal in Knoxville, Tennessee

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 Knoxville

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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.

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How much does electronics removal cost in Knoxville?

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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E-waste recycling fee+$20

Each additional electronics+$19 + $20

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Traditional junk removal (1-800-GOT-JUNK, LoadUp): $150–$600+

5 ways to get rid of electronics in Knoxville

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 Knoxville?

• 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 Knoxville pick up electronics?

Junk removal in Knoxville, TN starts at $79 with Dropcurb — same-day curbside pickup with instant online pricing. The city offers free bulky waste collection for residents, but waits run 1-3 weeks and items like appliances with refrigerant and tires are excluded. The Knoxville Solid Waste Facility at 1033 Elm Street charges $70/ton for self-haul disposal.

City program details: Knoxville City Bulky Waste Collection. Free for city residents — call 311 or (865) 522-8161 ext. 2 to place a "bulky alert" before setting items at the curb on your regular trash day. Items must be placed at curb by 7 AM. Excludes tires, appliances with refrigerant, and hazardous materials. Failure to call 311 first may result in a Codes Enforcement Violation. Knox County Convenience Centers (free) accept residential waste and recycling at multiple locations.

Knoxville offers free bulky waste collection for city residents — call 311 or (865) 522-8161 ext. 2 to place a "bulky alert" before setting items at the curb. Failure to call first may trigger a Codes Enforcement Violation. Expect 1-3 week waits. The city excludes appliances with refrigerant, tires, and hazardous materials. Tires and water heaters specifically require a 311 alert for pickup. The Knoxville Solid Waste Facility (1033 Elm St) charges $70/ton for garbage and construction debris, $80/ton for shingles — debit/credit only, no cash, loads over 4 tons not accepted. Knox County operates free Convenience Centers at multiple locations including Dutchtown (10618 Dutchtown Rd). Junk Removal Plus (junkremovalplus.com) charges $75-$180 per job with text-a-photo pricing. Foothills Disposal (local, #1-rated) charges $125 quarter load, $400 half, $600 three-quarter, $800 full 16-yard trailer. VETS Junk Removal (veteran-owned) has a $150 minimum. Junk Bee Gone offers free estimates with volume-based pricing. College HUNKS Hauling Junk operates a Knoxville franchise at $150-$750+. LoadUp starts at $65/item. Average Knoxville junk removal costs $200-$250 per Homeyou. Thumbtack average: $75-$375.

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

Free bulk pickup — if you can wait 1-3 weeks and your items qualify.

Knoxville's city bulk pickup is free, but the 1-3 week wait after calling 311 and the exclusion of refrigerant appliances, tires, and hazardous materials leaves gaps. The Solid Waste Facility at 1033 Elm St charges $70/ton for self-haul — and you need a truck.

1-3 weeks

Wait after calling 311

$70/ton

Elm St facility self-haul fee

$200+

Avg private hauler cost

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 Knoxville residents choose Dropcurb for electronics removal

Knoxville's free city bulk pickup sounds great until you wait 1-3 weeks and realize appliances and tires aren't included. Foothills Disposal starts at $125, VETS Junk Removal at $150, and College HUNKS at $150+. Dropcurb starts at $79 with same-day service — no on-site estimates, no driving to the Elm Street facility ($70/ton), no 1-3 week waits.

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