TV Removal in Houston, 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.
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How tv removal works in Houston
Curb it
Place your tv 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.
Gone
A local insured hauler picks it up same-day in Houston. 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 Houston?
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 Houston
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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 Houston?
- • 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 Houston pick up tvs?
Junk removal in Houston starts at $79 with Dropcurb — same-day curbside pickup with no monthly-schedule waits. Houston implemented a new 311 call-to-schedule rule in March 2026, but heavy trash pickup was paused again shortly after launch due to staffing shortages. Chronic pickup delays continue across the city's 670 square miles. Appliances, electronics, tires, and construction debris still excluded. Six depository stations available for self-haul.
City program details: Houston implemented a new 5-day trash pickup rule in March 2026 — residents must now call 311 to schedule bulky item collections as staffing shortages impact regular service. The rollout has been rocky: heavy trash pickup was paused again after initial launch. Monthly neighborhood route schedule technically continues but with chronic backlogs. The city's 311 center has seen a sharp spike in missed-pickup service requests. The Solid Waste overtime budget was exceeded early in the fiscal year. Houston also exploring landfill partnerships to curb illegal dumping. Six depository stations available for self-haul. Free for residents. Appliances, electronics, tires, and construction debris excluded.
Houston implemented a new 5-day trash pickup rule in March 2026 — residents now call 311 to schedule bulky item collections. But heavy trash pickup was paused again shortly after launch due to staffing shortages. The Solid Waste overtime budget was exceeded early in the fiscal year. 311 missed-pickup service requests continue spiking. The city is exploring landfill partnerships to curb illegal dumping and encourages residents to use one of six depository stations. The old monthly schedule generated 659 illegal dumping reports in just 4 weeks. Gainsborough Waste transfer stations charge ~$40 per pickup truck load (first-time customers get $25 off). Snap Junk Removal charges $33-48/cubic yard with a $185 minimum (3-yard minimum). Fire Dawgs starts at $99 (curbside minimum). Tex Mex Junk Removal: quarter load $165, half load $350, full load $550 at (832) 589-4987. Trash N Dash charges $149-$600+ based on volume. Average Houston junk removal runs $237-$248 according to Homeyou (21,851 local projects). 1-800-GOT-JUNK serves Houston at $150-600+. LoadUp starts at $79 per item.
Dropcurb picks up tvs same-day in Houston for $99 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
Houston's heavy trash overhaul keeps stalling.
Houston launched a 311 call-to-schedule heavy trash rule in March 2026 — then paused pickup again due to staffing shortages. The monthly route schedule has chronic backlogs across 670 square miles. The old system generated 659 illegal dumping reports in just 4 weeks. The city is now exploring landfill partnerships and pushing residents to six depository stations. Appliances, electronics, and tires still aren't accepted.
Paused
Heavy trash pickup paused again
659
illegal dumping reports in 4 weeks
$237-248
average Houston junk removal cost
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 Houston residents choose Dropcurb for tv removal
Houston's planned 311 on-demand system was put on hold — the monthly heavy trash route schedule continues with chronic delays and budget overruns. Missed-pickup complaints keep spiking. Appliances, electronics, and tires are still excluded. At $79, Dropcurb handles same-day what the city can't — no monthly schedule waits, no staffing-shortage delays, no $99-185 competitor minimums.
Serving River Oaks, Memorial, Galleria, Heights, Montrose, Spring Branch, and 4 more neighborhoods in Houston.
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