E-Waste Disposal in Austin, Texas
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 Austin
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 Austin. 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 Austin?
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 Austin
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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 Austin?
- • 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 Austin pick up electronics?
Junk removal in Austin starts at $79 with Dropcurb — same-day curbside pickup with instant online pricing. Austin Resource Recovery switched to on-demand bulk collection in January 2025 (73,000+ appointments, nearly 10,000 tons collected in year one), but each address is limited to 3 collections per calendar year and the program still restricts appliances, electronics, and construction debris.
City program details: Austin Resource Recovery On-Demand Bulk Collection (launched January 2025). Frequency: up to 3 collections per address per calendar year (changed from fixed biannual schedule). Wait: schedule via Austin Recycles app, 311, or website. 73,000+ appointments and nearly 10,000 tons collected in first year. Fees: included in utility bill base fee. Covers single-family homes up to fourplexes. Saved the city $180,000+ vs old system.
Texas Disposal Systems (TDS) transfer stations charge a minimum of ~$66 per standard pickup truck load, with surcharges of $25 each for mattresses, box springs, and sofas. Austin-area dump fees range $87-650+ depending on load size and material. IREP Junk Removal publishes transparent neighborhood-by-neighborhood pricing. Jack Rabbit Junk Removal offers quick-quote service via text. Junk King Austin uses volume-based pricing. 1-800-GOT-JUNK starts at $150+ with mandatory in-home estimates. LoadUp starts at $79 per item.
Dropcurb picks up electronics same-day in Austin for $99 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
3 pickups per year — then you're on your own.
Austin's 2025 on-demand switch was a massive improvement — 73,000+ appointments and nearly 10,000 tons in year one. But each address is limited to 3 collections per calendar year, and the program still restricts appliances, electronics, and construction debris. TDS transfer stations charge ~$66+ per pickup truck load with $25 mattress/sofa surcharges. Burn through your 3 pickups early and you're stuck.
73K+
on-demand appointments in year one
~$66+
TDS transfer station per load
$25 each
surcharge for mattress/sofa at TDS
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 Austin residents choose Dropcurb for electronics removal
Austin's on-demand system still restricts appliances, electronics, and construction debris. TDS transfer stations charge ~$66+ per pickup truck load plus $25 surcharges for mattresses and sofas. Dropcurb picks up same-day at $79 — no app scheduling, no driving to Bee Cave, no hidden surcharges.
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