How much does e-waste disposal cost in Los Angeles?

E-waste pickup starts at $99 ($79 pickup fee + $20 e-waste recycling fee). Additional electronics are +$39 each ($19 add-on + $20 recycling fee).

What electronics do you pick up?

TVs, monitors, computers, printers, game consoles, stereos, and other consumer electronics. We do not pick up loose batteries or industrial equipment.

Our recycling partners follow certified data destruction protocols. Hard drives and storage media are physically destroyed during the recycling process.

Can I put electronics in regular trash?

In most cities, no. Electronics contain hazardous materials that require proper recycling. Dropcurb ensures your e-waste is handled at certified facilities.

Do you pick up old CRT TVs?

Yes. CRT TVs contain lead and must be recycled properly — they can't go in regular trash in most cities. CRT TVs of any size are $99. Place at the curb and our hauler handles the rest.

Can I drop off just one old laptop or small item?

Yes, but the $79 pickup fee applies regardless of item size. For a single small item like a laptop, you may save money at a Best Buy or Staples drop-off (free for small electronics). Dropcurb makes more sense when you have multiple items or larger electronics like TVs and monitors.

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E-Waste Disposal in Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles

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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.

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How much does electronics removal cost in Los Angeles?

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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Each additional electronics+$19 + $20

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Traditional junk removal (1-800-GOT-JUNK, LoadUp): $150–$600+

5 ways to get rid of electronics in Los Angeles

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 Los Angeles?

• 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 Los Angeles pick up electronics?

Junk removal in Los Angeles starts at $79 with Dropcurb — same-day curbside pickup, no scheduling delays. LA Sanitation offers free unlimited bulky item collection (included in your refuse bill), but wait times vary from next trash day to 4+ weeks depending on neighborhood demand — items sit curbside until LASAN gets to them.

City program details: LASAN Bulky Item Collection — FREE and UNLIMITED for City of LA residents (included in refuse bill). Schedule via MyLA311 app, call 1-800-773-2489, or dial 311. Wait: ranges from several days to 4 weeks depending on season and neighborhood. LASAN also runs free monthly drop-off events at 5 rotating locations (East Valley, West Valley, South LA, Harbor, and West LA yards) for furniture, carpet, yard trimmings, and wood.

LASAN bulky item pickup is free and unlimited for City of LA residents — schedule via MyLA311 app, call 1-800-773-2489, or dial 311. Wait times range from several days to 4 weeks depending on season and neighborhood demand. LASAN also hosts free monthly bulky item drop-off events at 5 rotating locations (Sun Valley, West Valley, South LA, Harbor, West LA). In 2026, single-family trash fees jumped 54% to $55.95/month (up from $36.32), and multi-family rates harmonized at $59.53/unit/month. LA County Sanitation Districts transfer stations charge by weight — tipping fees include a $1.40/ton state IWMF fee plus $1.50/ton LA County SWM fee on top of base disposal rates. Fox Junk Removal charges $170-$850 (percentage-based for partial loads, $850 full truck). Golden Bear Hauling averages $160-$450 per job (average ~$300). Go Junk Free America charges volume-based pricing with a full load at $795 (extra $5/tire, $100 for copiers/pianos/oversized fridges). Junk King Los Angeles offers volume-based pricing with a free online estimator and trucks 20% larger than competitors. Average junk removal in LA runs $239-$250 according to Homeyou (41,782 local projects) or $150-$350 per HomeGuide. 1-800-GOT-JUNK charges $150-$600+ with mandatory in-person estimates.

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

Free pickup — in 2-4 weeks when LASAN gets to it.

LASAN bulky item pickup is free and unlimited, but 2-4 week waits mean items sit curbside for weeks. In dense neighborhoods like Silver Lake, Koreatown, and Echo Park, that's weeks of sidewalk obstruction in a city of 3.9 million.

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LASAN bulky pickup (included in refuse bill)

Days to 4+ weeks

Wait depends on neighborhood

3.9M

Residents sharing LASAN capacity

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 Los Angeles residents choose Dropcurb for electronics removal

LA's free LASAN pickup sounds great — until you wait 2-4 weeks with items sitting curbside. Dropcurb starts at $79 for same-day pickup. No MyLA311 scheduling, no transfer station trips, no volume-based guessing games. Flat per-item pricing, booked online in 60 seconds.

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