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E-Waste Disposal in Santa Ana, 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 Santa Ana

1

Curb it

Place your electronics at the curb, driveway, or alley. No wrapping, no disassembly.

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Book it

Select your item, see the exact price ($99), and pick your day. 60 seconds.

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Gone

A local insured hauler picks it up same-day in Santa Ana. 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 Santa Ana?

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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Pickup fee$79
First electronicsIncluded
E-waste recycling fee+$20
Each additional electronics+$19 + $20
Book electronics pickup — $99

✓ Price guaranteed before you book. No surprises, no hidden fees.

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

5 ways to get rid of electronics in Santa Ana

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 Santa Ana?

  • 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 Santa Ana pick up electronics?

Junk removal in Santa Ana starts at $79 with Dropcurb — same-day curbside pickup, no estimates, no waiting. The City of Santa Ana offers 4 free bulky item pickups per year (up to 4 items each) for residents with curbside trash service, plus periodic free Neighborhood Cleanup drop-off events. But scheduling takes time and pickups are limited to 4 items at a time for 334,217 residents.

City program details: City of Santa Ana free bulky item pickup — 4 free pickups per year, up to 4 items per pickup, for residents with curbside trash collection. Plus Neighborhood Cleanup Program with free drop-off events throughout the year.

Santa Ana residents get 4 free bulky pickups per year (4 items each) — call Republic Services at (657) 467-6220 to schedule. The Neighborhood Cleanup Program runs periodic free drop-off events (next scheduled dates at santa-ana.org). Orange County landfills (Olinda Alpha and Prima Deshecha) charge $76/ton with a $43 minimum for up to 800 lbs. Junk Smiths has served Santa Ana for 4+ years with free estimates. LoadUp starts at $79 per item. Junk Removal Plus quotes $75-$180 per job. A small pickup load (7.5 cubic yards) from local haulers runs $180-$275.

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

4 free pickups, 4 items max — for 334,217 residents.

Santa Ana's free program limits you to 4 items per pickup and 4 pickups per year. That's 16 bulky items total — barely enough for a single garage cleanout. Anything beyond that means paying for private haulers or driving to Bowerman Landfill.

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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 Santa Ana residents choose Dropcurb for electronics removal

Santa Ana's free city pickup limits you to 4 items and requires calling Republic Services to schedule. Orange County landfills charge $76/ton ($43 minimum) and require your own truck. Local haulers charge $180-$275 for a small load. Dropcurb starts at $79 with same-day curbside pickup — book online in 60 seconds, no phone calls.

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