E-Waste Disposal in Irvine, California
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 Irvine
Curb it
Place your electronics 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 Irvine. 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 Irvine?
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 Irvine
Compared by cost, speed, and effort — pick the right option for your situation.
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 Irvine?
- • 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 Irvine pick up electronics?
Junk removal in Irvine, CA starts at $79 with Dropcurb. FCC Environmental provides bulky item pickup with 2 free collections per year, then $50 each additional — but waits run 1-2 weeks. For a car-sized dump trip, Prima Deshecha Landfill charges just $5 if under 360 lbs. But 307,670 residents sharing 2 free annual pickups means most households burn through their allowance fast.
City program details: FCC Environmental Bulky Item Pickup. Frequency: 2 free pickups per year. Wait: 1-2 weeks. Fees: 2 free per year, $50 each additional
FCC Environmental handles Irvine's waste services with 2 free bulky item pickups per year. Additional pickups are $50 each. WM (Waste Management) also services Irvine for curbside trash and offers bulk pickup scheduling online. Prima Deshecha Landfill in San Juan Capistrano charges just $5 for cars under 360 lbs — and accepts clean broken asphalt for free on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Junk King Orange County serves Irvine with volume-based pricing — they only charge for the space your junk takes in their truck. A local Reddit-recommended option is OC Junk Hauling — good pricing and service according to Irvine residents. LoadUp charges $79 per item. Single-item pickup from local services typically runs $69-$120 depending on size and access difficulty. 1-800-GOT-JUNK charges $150-$600+ with mandatory in-person quotes.
Dropcurb picks up electronics same-day in Irvine for $99 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
2 free pickups per year. Then $50 each with 1-2 week waits.
Irvine's FCC Environmental service gives 307,670 residents just 2 free bulky item pickups annually. Exceed that and it's $50 per pickup with 1-2 week scheduling delays. UCI students cycling apartments, families upgrading furniture, Great Park residents landscaping — 2 pickups doesn't cover it.
2 per year
Free FCC pickups allowed
$50
Each additional pickup
$5
Prima Deshecha car load (DIY)
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 Irvine residents choose Dropcurb for electronics removal
Irvine gives you 2 free pickups per year — then it's $50 each with 1-2 week waits. Prima Deshecha is just $5 but requires a car trip to San Juan Capistrano. At $79, Dropcurb picks up same-day from your curb. No driving to SJC, no burning your 2 free pickups on a single mattress.
Serving University Town Center, Woodbridge, Northwood, Turtle Ridge, Great Park in Irvine.
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