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TV Removal in Austin, Texas

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.

Same-day pickup available — book by 12pm for today's window

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Cities Covered

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How tv removal works in Austin

1

Curb it

Place your tv 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 Austin. 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 Austin?

TV removal is $99 with Dropcurb, including certified e-waste handling.

$99

Flat rate · No hidden fees · Price guaranteed

Pickup fee$79
First tvIncluded
E-waste recycling fee+$20
Each additional tv+$19 + $20
Book tv 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 a tv in Austin

Compared by cost, speed, and effort — pick the right option for your situation.

MethodCostSpeedEffortBest for
City e-waste eventFreeMonthly/quarterlyAttend scheduled event and transport TV yourself.You can wait for event dates
Retailer take-backFree–$30Same dayDrop off at eligible retailer locations.Small to mid-size TVs with nearby store access
Self-haul recycler$0–$30Same dayDrive to certified recycler and unload.You have transport
Traditional junk crew$150–$400+1–3 daysIn-home estimate and larger service window.Indoor carry-out needs
Dropcurb$99Same dayPlace at curb and book online.Fast, no-trip pickup

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 Austin?

  • 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 Austin pick up tvs?

Junk removal in Austin starts at $79 with Dropcurb — same-day curbside pickup with instant online pricing. Austin Resource Recovery switched to on-demand bulk collection in January 2025 (73,000+ appointments, nearly 10,000 tons collected in year one), but each address is limited to 3 collections per calendar year and the program still restricts appliances, electronics, and construction debris.

City program details: Austin Resource Recovery On-Demand Bulk Collection (launched January 2025). Frequency: up to 3 collections per address per calendar year (changed from fixed biannual schedule). Wait: schedule via Austin Recycles app, 311, or website. 73,000+ appointments and nearly 10,000 tons collected in first year. Fees: included in utility bill base fee. Covers single-family homes up to fourplexes. Saved the city $180,000+ vs old system. EPA awarded Austin a $4 million grant for a reuse warehouse opening in 2026 to furnish homes for those transitioning out of homelessness.

Austin Resource Recovery's February 2026 memorandum confirmed the on-demand program hit a 90% satisfaction rate in its first full year — 73,000+ appointments, nearly 10,000 tons collected. ARR is opening an EPA-funded $4M reuse warehouse in 2026 to furnish homes for those transitioning out of homelessness. Texas Disposal Systems (TDS) transfer stations charge a minimum of ~$66 per standard pickup truck load, with surcharges of $25 each for mattresses, box springs, and sofas. Austin-area dump fees range $87-650+ depending on load size and material. IREP Junk Removal publishes transparent neighborhood-by-neighborhood pricing. Jack Rabbit Junk Removal offers quick-quote service via text. Junk King Austin at (512) 994-2250 uses volume-based pricing. 1-800-GOT-JUNK starts at $150+ with mandatory in-home estimates. LoadUp starts at $79 per item.

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

3 pickups per year — then you're on your own.

Austin's 2025 on-demand switch was a massive improvement — 73,000+ appointments and nearly 10,000 tons in year one. But each address is limited to 3 collections per calendar year, and the program still restricts appliances, electronics, and construction debris. TDS transfer stations charge ~$66+ per pickup truck load with $25 mattress/sofa surcharges. Burn through your 3 pickups early and you're stuck.

73K+

on-demand appointments in year one

~$66+

TDS transfer station per load

$25 each

surcharge for mattress/sofa at TDS

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 Austin residents choose Dropcurb for tv removal

Austin's on-demand system still restricts appliances, electronics, and construction debris. TDS transfer stations charge ~$66+ per pickup truck load plus $25 surcharges for mattresses and sofas. Dropcurb picks up same-day at $79 — no app scheduling, no driving to Bee Cave, no hidden surcharges.

Serving Domain, East Austin, Zilker, Mueller, South Lamar, Hyde Park, and 4 more neighborhoods in Austin.

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