E-Waste Disposal in Riverside, 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 Riverside
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 Riverside. 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 Riverside?
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 Riverside
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 Riverside?
- • 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 Riverside pick up electronics?
Junk removal in Riverside starts at $79 with Dropcurb — same-day curbside pickup, no estimates, no waiting. The City of Riverside offers bulky item pickup by appointment (call 951-826-5311) plus free monthly drop-offs at Agua Mansa Transfer Station on the 3rd Saturday. But scheduling takes time and drop-off hours are limited for 314,998 residents.
City program details: City of Riverside Bulky Item Pickup — call (951) 826-5311 to schedule. Items must be curbside by 5:30 AM on appointment day. Also: FREE drop-off on the 3rd Saturday of every month at Agua Mansa Transfer Station (1830 Agua Mansa Rd, 8am-4pm) with proof of residency (utility bill).
City of Riverside limits residents to ONLY 2 bulky item appointments per year — call (951) 826-5311 to schedule. Items must be curbside by 5:30 AM. Free monthly drop-off on the 3rd Saturday at Agua Mansa Transfer Station (1830 Agua Mansa Rd, 8am-4pm) — bring utility bill as proof of residency. Riverside County landfill fees run $60.30/ton; Badlands Landfill is the cheapest local option at roughly $40 for a 2,000-lb residential load. Junk Heroes (local, free estimates) serves Riverside with full-service hauling. Junk King Riverside recycles up to 60% of every haul with volume-based pricing. A locally-owned small business at 951-338-8584 offers the most competitive rates in Riverside — no franchise fees. LoadUp starts at $79/item plus service area fee. 1-800-GOT-JUNK charges $150-$600+ with mandatory in-person estimates. Average Riverside junk removal costs $75-$375 depending on load size.
Dropcurb picks up electronics same-day in Riverside for $99 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
2 bulk pickups per year. That's it.
Riverside limits residents to just 2 bulky item appointments per year — call (951) 826-5311 and hope you haven't used them both. Your other free option is driving to Agua Mansa Transfer Station on the 3rd Saturday. For 315,000 Inland Empire residents doing garage cleanouts, move-outs, and renovations, 2 pickups doesn't come close.
2/year
City bulky item appointments allowed
3rd Saturday
Only free drop-off day at Agua Mansa
$60.30/ton
Riverside County landfill disposal rate
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 Riverside residents choose Dropcurb for electronics removal
$79 flat rate with same-day pickup vs calling the city and waiting for an appointment. No driving to Agua Mansa Transfer Station on a specific Saturday. No on-site estimate vs Junk King or 1-800-GOT-JUNK making you wait at home for a quote.
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