E-Waste Disposal in Modesto, 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 Modesto
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.
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A local insured hauler picks it up same-day in Modesto. 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 Modesto?
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 Modesto
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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 Modesto?
- • 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 Modesto pick up electronics?
Junk removal in Modesto starts at $79 with Dropcurb — same-day curbside pickup, no estimates, no waiting. The City of Modesto contracts with Gilton Solid Waste Management and Bertolotti Disposal for trash services, with bulky item pickup available by request. But scheduling requires contacting your hauler and availability varies.
City program details: Gilton Solid Waste Management and Bertolotti Disposal handle Modesto's curbside trash and bulky item pickup. Residents can request bulky item curbside pickup through Gilton's website (gilton.com) or self-haul with an appointment. Two-container collection system (green organics + black MSW).
Gilton Solid Waste Management handles bulky item curbside pickup for Modesto customers — 2 free pickups per calendar year, request through gilton.com. Bertolotti Disposal serves other Modesto areas with a similar program. Bertolotti Transfer Station (Mon-Sat 8 AM-3:45 PM, closed Sundays) accepts self-haul loads. Fink Road Sanitary Landfill in Modesto serves Stanislaus County residents. Average junk removal in Modesto costs $240-$263 per job (Homeyou, 2026). LoadUp starts at $79 per item. Big Blue Junk Removal at (209) 594-3174 offers free quotes. Toss Out Junk Removal bases pricing on truck load size.
Dropcurb picks up electronics same-day in Modesto for $99 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
Modesto bulk pickup requires scheduling through your hauler.
Gilton and Bertolotti handle bulky items by request, but you need to call or submit online and wait for a scheduled pickup day. For 218,464 residents, that means competing for limited spots.
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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 Modesto residents choose Dropcurb for electronics removal
Modesto's city program gives you 2 free bulky pickups per year, but that's it — anything beyond requires private haulers at $240-$263 average or driving to the Bertolotti Transfer Station yourself. Dropcurb starts at $79 with same-day curbside pickup, no phone calls, no load-size guessing.
Serving Village One, Sylvan Avenue, Bangs Avenue, Dry Creek, Coffee Road, Downtown, and 4 more neighborhoods in Modesto.
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