E-Waste Disposal in Tacoma, Washington
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 Tacoma
Curb it
Place your electronics 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 Tacoma. 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 Tacoma?
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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Traditional junk removal (1-800-GOT-JUNK, LoadUp): $150–$600+
5 ways to get rid of electronics in Tacoma
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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 Tacoma?
- • 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 Tacoma pick up electronics?
Junk removal in Tacoma, WA starts at $79 with Dropcurb — same-day curbside pickup with instant online pricing. Tacoma offers Call-2-Haul: a free curbside bulk collection service for single-family/duplex residents, available by appointment twice a year. Pierce County transfer stations charge $195.32/ton.
City program details: Tacoma Public Utilities Bulky Waste Collection. Frequency: monthly. Wait: 2-6 weeks. Fees: $25 per pickup
Tacoma Solid Waste Management offers Call-2-Haul — a free curbside bulk collection for single-family homes and duplexes, available by appointment twice per year. Beyond that, residents must hire private haulers or use Pierce County transfer stations. Transfer station rates increased 5.58% on March 1, 2026, to $195.32/ton (plus state refuse tax), with a $39.06 minimum charge for 400 lbs or less. LRI Transfer Stations charge $202.35/ton with a $40.45 minimum per trip, increasing every additional 20 lbs up to one ton. Noxious weeds cost $108.80/ton and Freon appliances cost $68 each at LRI. The Dump-It Dude offers Tacoma junk removal starting at $199 with same-day or next-day service — call (253) 433-8677. Dump Me Junk Removal is known for affordable pricing and frequent same-day availability (recommended on r/Tacoma). G3 Junk Removal serves Tacoma with estate cleanout services (also Reddit-recommended). Junk King Tacoma offers online booking with $20 savings and eco-friendly disposal. Homeyou reports Tacoma junk removal charges two fees — one for type/size of junk and one for truckloads needed. LoadUp specializes in bulk trash pickup in Tacoma for recycling, donation, and proper disposal.
Dropcurb picks up electronics same-day in Tacoma for $99 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
Two free pickups a year — then $195/ton at the transfer station.
Tacoma's Call-2-Haul gives you two free curbside bulk pickups annually. Use them up? Pierce County transfer stations charge $195.32/ton ($39.06 minimum) — and that rate jumped 5.58% on March 1, 2026. LRI charges even more at $202.35/ton. With 219K residents and JBLM military families constantly moving, two pickups a year doesn't cut it.
2/year
Free Call-2-Haul pickups
$195.32/ton
Pierce County transfer station rate
219K
Residents sharing limited service
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 Tacoma residents choose Dropcurb for electronics removal
Tacoma's Call-2-Haul is free but only available twice a year. Transfer stations charge $195.32/ton ($39.06 minimum). The Dump-It Dude starts at $199. Dropcurb starts at $79 with same-day pickup — instant online pricing, no appointment limits.
Serving North End, Hilltop, Proctor District, Stadium District, McKinley Hill, South End, and 4 more neighborhoods in Tacoma.
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