How much does e-waste disposal cost in Richmond?

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 Richmond, Virginia

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 Richmond?

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 Richmond

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 Richmond?

• 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 Richmond pick up electronics?

Junk removal in Richmond, VA starts at $79 with Dropcurb — same-day curbside pickup, no estimates, no waiting. Richmond's 230,000+ residents can use the city's bulk collection, but scheduling delays and item restrictions push most people to faster alternatives.

City program details: Bulk/Brush Collection via 311. Appliances: $50 each. On-demand same-day bulk: $100/request. Annual neighborhood cleanup: March-November, 15 neighborhoods visited twice on Saturdays. Drop-off: Hopkins Road Transfer Station & East Richmond Road Convenience Center — free with Richmond ID.

Richmond offers bulk/brush collection through Public Works with 311 scheduling, but appliance pickup costs $50 per appliance and on-demand same-day bulk collection runs $100 per request. The Southside Transfer Station (3506 N Hopkins Rd, operated by WM) accepts residential drop-offs free with a Richmond address ID (M-F 7:00am-4:30pm, Sat 8:30am-2pm). The East Richmond Road Convenience Center (3800 East Richmond Rd) also accepts residential drop-offs — hours may vary, check before visiting. CVWMA handles tire disposal: 4 tires free, $1/tire for additional passenger tires, $5/tire for tractor-trailer. The city runs an annual neighborhood cleanup from mid-March through early November, visiting 15 neighborhoods twice on Saturdays. Junk Goats Richmond (804-494-7999) is locally owned since 2020, rated 5.0 stars with 400+ reviews, and offers same-day service with upfront pricing. RVA Junk Removal is a well-reviewed local option for cleanouts. Junk Shot Richmond offers an online cost estimator tool for budgeting. TurboHaul (804-294-4443) has operated since 1995 and claims up to 40% savings vs competitors, with a 15% commercial discount. Junkluggers Central VA focuses on eco-friendly removal with donation and recycling prioritization. Get My Junk is veteran-owned, donates to Goodwill/Salvation Army, and offers free on-site quotes. Junk King Richmond has trucks 20% larger than competitors with volume-based pricing starting at $149. LoadUp starts at $79/item plus a $50-80 service area fee (20% cancellation fee). Average Richmond junk removal runs $200-$850 per job depending on volume.

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

Free drop-off if you have a truck. $100 for same-day city pickup.

Richmond's transfer stations are free for residents, but you need a vehicle, a valid Richmond address ID, and to get there during limited hours (closed Sundays). Appliance pickup through 311 costs $50 each. On-demand same-day bulk collection is $100 per request. The annual neighborhood cleanup runs March through November but only visits your area twice per season.

$100

city fee for on-demand same-day bulk pickup

$50/ea

per appliance pickup fee via 311

$200-850

average private junk removal cost in Richmond

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 Richmond residents choose Dropcurb for electronics removal

Skip Richmond's bulk collection scheduling delays entirely. Dropcurb serves The Fan, Museum District, Church Hill, Scott's Addition, and all Richmond neighborhoods for $79 flat rate with same-day pickup — no 311 calls, no on-site estimates, no monthly waiting periods.

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