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E-Waste Disposal in La Crosse, Wisconsin

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 La Crosse

1

Curb it

Place your electronics at the curb, driveway, or alley. No wrapping, no disassembly.

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Book it

Select your item, see the exact price ($99), and pick your day. 60 seconds.

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Gone

A local insured hauler picks it up same-day in La Crosse. 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 La Crosse?

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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Pickup fee$79
First electronicsIncluded
E-waste recycling fee+$20
Each additional electronics+$19 + $20
Book electronics 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 electronics in La Crosse

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 La Crosse?

  • 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 La Crosse pick up electronics?

Junk removal in La Crosse starts at $79 with Dropcurb, with same-day and next-day curbside pickup across Downtown, Washburn, and the North Side. City trash service does not collect large items under Municipal Code 36-68(b), so bulky pickups usually require private hauling. Book online in 60 seconds and get photo-confirmed pickup without waiting for quote callbacks.

City program details: City garbage carts are collected weekly and must be out by 5:00 AM; trash outside carts is not collected. Municipal Code 36-68(b) states large items are not collected by the City, so residents must use private haulers or county drop-off options.

La Crosse requires carts out by 5:00 AM and does not collect extra trash outside the cart, which creates a gap for furniture, mattresses, and move-out clutter. The city also states large items are the owner's responsibility and expense, so residents typically choose private junk haulers or county disposal options. In a college-and-healthcare hub with frequent lease turnover, that timing mismatch drives demand for same-day pickup.

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

La Crosse excludes large items from city pickup, leaving property owners to solve bulky disposal on their own.

City service is reliable for weekly cart collection but not for furniture, mattresses, or appliance cleanouts. Municipal Code 36-68(b) places large-item disposal on the owner, and many local competitors still require calls or form submissions before pricing. Dropcurb gives instant checkout pricing and curbside pickup starting at $79.

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5:00 AM

city cart set-out time

36-68(b)

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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 La Crosse residents choose Dropcurb for electronics removal

Dropcurb fills La Crosse's bulky-item gap with upfront pricing starting at $79, curbside-only pickup, and no in-home walkthroughs. You skip phone-tag estimates and still get same-day service when available. Every order includes digital status updates and completion photos, so the job is verifiable for landlords, property managers, and homeowners.

Serving Downtown, Washburn, Riverside North, North Side, South Side, Goosetown, and 2 more neighborhoods in La Crosse.

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