E-Waste Disposal in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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 Philadelphia
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 Philadelphia. 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 Philadelphia?
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 Philadelphia
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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 Philadelphia?
- • 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 Philadelphia pick up electronics?
Junk removal in Philadelphia, PA starts at $79 with Dropcurb. The city offers free bulk collection — schedule through 311 for up to 4 items per appointment, or place up to 2 large items curbside per week. But with 1.5 million residents, appointment slots fill fast.
City program details: Philadelphia Residential Bulk Collection. Schedule through 311 or online. Up to 4 items per appointment. Available for single-family and multi-family up to 6 units. Regular curbside allows 2 large items per week per household. Free for residents. Six Sanitation Convenience Centers for drop-off.
Philadelphia's Department of Sanitation collects over 610,000 tons of trash annually. Bulk collection handles up to 4 items per appointment through 311, and regular curbside allows 2 large items per week per household. The city operates six Sanitation Convenience Centers for free residential drop-off of oversized items, yard waste, and recyclables. EZ CleanUp charges $150 for 1/8 truckload up to $649 for a full truckload. Cheap Junk Removal prices at $0.85 per cubic foot for a full truck. JunkStart starts at $78 base charge plus $0.68 per pound. LoadUp charges $79 per item.
Dropcurb picks up electronics same-day in Philadelphia for $99 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
1.5 million residents, 4-item appointment limit, and 311 wait times.
Philadelphia allows 2 large items per week curbside and 4 items per 311 bulk appointment — but with 1.5 million residents competing for slots, appointment waits stretch. Fishtown move-outs, Society Hill renovations, and University City student departures all funnel through the same system. The city collects 610,000+ tons annually, and the system shows it.
4 items
Max per bulk appointment
1,576,251
Residents sharing the system
6 centers
Sanitation Convenience Centers
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 Philadelphia residents choose Dropcurb for electronics removal
Dropcurb's $79 per item beats waiting for a 311 bulk appointment and removes items the city restricts. Cheaper than EZ CleanUp's $150 minimum, simpler than JunkStart's per-pound pricing, and faster than scheduling through the city's 311 system.
Serving Center City, Northern Liberties, Fishtown, Society Hill, South Philadelphia, University City, and 3 more neighborhoods in Philadelphia.
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