How much does e-waste disposal cost in Detroit?

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 Detroit, Michigan

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 much does electronics removal cost in Detroit?

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 Detroit

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 Detroit?

• 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 Detroit pick up electronics?

Junk removal in Detroit, MI starts at $79 with Dropcurb — same-day curbside pickup, no on-site estimates. Detroit expanded curbside bulk collection to weekly service in June 2024, funded by a $270 annual solid waste fee (2026, up from $260 in 2025). The DPW also offers Paid Bulk Collection for oversized debris. But weekly pickup has strict restrictions — appliances, electronics, and mattresses are frequently rejected.

City program details: Detroit DPW Weekly Bulk Collection + Paid Bulk Pickup Service. Frequency: weekly (curbside). Wait: same-week for weekly service; 1-2 weeks for paid bulk requests. Fees: included in $270/year solid waste fee (2026, up $10/year since 2024); paid bulk pickup available via request form or call (313) 876-0004. Yard waste collection runs late March through mid-December annually. Seniors with HOPE exemption qualify for 50% discount on solid waste fee.

J. Fons Transfer Station (6451 E McNichols Rd, operated by Priority Waste since 2020 acquisition) charges approximately $80-85 per load for residential drop-offs. Michigan landfills average $20-40 per self-haul pickup load. 3 Bears Junk Removal (founded 2021 by Phillip Lewis, 313-354-6360) is a fast-growing local hauler with strong Yelp/Google reviews — "The Removal Company With Prices Just Right." AJF Junk Removal offers transparent upfront pricing in Metro Detroit with no hidden fees and free estimates. College Hunks Hauling Junk offers volume-based pricing with $150+ minimums and a reported $99 dispatch fee. Edwards Everyday Solutions and Morton Welding & Junk Removal are highly rated on Yelp. 1-800-GOT-JUNK serves Detroit at $150-600+. LoadUp starts at $79 per item plus $50-80 service area fee. TaskRabbit junk haulers start at $48 but quality varies. Average Detroit junk removal runs $242-$253 per Homeyou, with a broader range of $100-$800 depending on scope.

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

Detroit's weekly bulk service skips what you actually need gone.

You're paying $270/year in solid waste fees (2026), but Detroit's weekly bulk collection won't touch appliances, electronics, or oversized items. The Paid Bulk Pickup line means calling (313) 876-0004, filling out forms, and waiting 1-2 weeks. Meanwhile that dead fridge sits in your Corktown alley.

$270/year

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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 Detroit residents choose Dropcurb for electronics removal

Detroit's weekly bulk service restricts appliances, electronics, and oversized items. The Paid Bulk Pickup line (313-876-0004) takes 1-2 weeks. At $79, Dropcurb handles same-day what the city won't — no $85 transfer station trips, no $150+ GOT-JUNK minimums, no waiting for DPW callbacks. You're already paying $270/year in solid waste fees — don't pay $150+ more when the city won't take your fridge.

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