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TV & Electronics (E-Waste) Removal: Cost, Municipal Bulk Pickup Rules & Disposal Options
Televisions, CRT monitors, and computers are banned from landfills in North Carolina and 25+ states due to lead, mercury, and cadmium; compare free municipal e-waste drop-offs, Raleigh Monday e-waste pickup, or in-home TV haul-away from $80.
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State E-Waste Landfill Bans & Why Curbside Bulk Trucks Leave TVs Behind
Televisions and computer monitors contain lead, mercury, and flame retardants and are strictly banned from landfill disposal and roll-off dumpsters. Durham, Apex, Wake Forest, and Houston Neighborhood Depositories all prohibit TVs in regular bulk trash. [2]
Free Municipal E-Waste Drop-Off & Curbside Programs
Raleigh residents can schedule free curbside E-Waste Collection (up to 4 items/week, Mondays only effective Oct 26, 2026). Wake County accepts TVs free at Multi-Material Facilities (9029 Deponie Dr & 6130 Old Smithfield Rd, Mon–Sat 8 a.m.–4 p.m.) and on weekends only at Convenience Center Sites 1, 4, and 11. Durham accepts residential e-waste free at 2115 E. Club Blvd, Austin accepts e-waste by appointment at 2514 Business Center Dr, and Houston accepts TVs at its Environmental Service Centers (11500 S. Post Oak Rd & 5614 Neches St). [3]
In-Home Large-Screen & Projection TV Removal
For 65–85 inch flat-screens, heavy vintage tube (CRT) TVs, or rear-projection consoles that won't fit in a car, LoadUp provides in-home TV removal and certified e-waste recycling starting at $80. [1]
Prices
| What | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|
| County Multi-Material / HHW / E-Waste drop-off (Wake, Durham, Mecklenburg, Austin, Houston) | Free for residents | [2] |
| City of Raleigh curbside E-Waste Collection (Mondays only effective Oct 26, 2026; max 4 items) | Free (call 919-996-3245) | [4] |
| LoadUp in-home TV removal & certified e-waste recycling | from $80 | [1] |
Prices as published by the source on the access date; confirm before you go.
City Bulk Pickup Rules for TV & Electronics (E-Waste) Disposal
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FAQ
Can I throw a broken flat-screen TV in a roll-off dumpster or regular trash cart?
No. Televisions and computer monitors are banned from landfill disposal and roll-off dumpsters due to heavy metals. Use your county's e-waste drop-off or book an e-waste pickup.
Where can I recycle a TV for free in Wake County or Durham?
In Wake County, take TVs to the North Wake (9029 Deponie Dr) or South Wake (6130 Old Smithfield Rd) Multi-Material Facility Mon–Sat 8 a.m.–4 p.m. (or Sites 1, 4, and 11 on weekends). In Durham, drop TVs off free at 2115 E. Club Blvd (Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.–4 p.m., Sat 7:30 a.m.–12 noon).
Sources
- LoadUp: TV Removal, Disposal & E-Waste Recycling (accessed 2026-10-24)
- City of Durham: Disposal and Drop-Off Facilities — R2-Certified Electronic Waste Recycling (accessed 2026-10-24)
- Wake County Government: Multi-Material Recycling Facilities (accessed 2026-10-24)
- City of Raleigh: Bulky, Special, and E-Waste Curbside Collection (accessed 2026-10-24)
Last checked 2026-10-24.