How much does e-waste disposal cost in Madison?

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 Madison, Wisconsin

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 Madison

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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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How much does electronics removal cost in Madison?

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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E-waste recycling fee+$20

Each additional electronics+$19 + $20

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

5 ways to get rid of electronics in Madison

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 Madison?

• 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 Madison pick up electronics?

Junk removal in Madison starts at $79 with Dropcurb — same-day curbside pickup with instant online pricing. Madison's Streets Division offers free on-demand large item pickup for properties with 1-8 units, but you'll wait 5-10 business days after submitting a work order. Properties over 8 units lost city large item service in 2025.

City program details: Large Item Pickup via work order through Streets Division. Frequency: on demand. Wait: 5-10 business days. Fees: FREE for properties with 1-8 residential units (covered by Resource Recovery Special Charge on monthly water bill). Properties over 8 units are excluded from city large item service as of 2025. City also operates drop-off sites that accept recycling and large items — recycling fees for appliances and electronics are covered by the Resource Recovery charge. Dane County Rodefeld Landfill at 7102 Maahic Way accepts residential waste Mon-Fri 6:30 AM-3:15 PM, Sat 8 AM-10:45 AM.

Madison's large item pickup is free for properties with 1-8 residential units — submit a work order through the Streets Division and expect 5-10 business days. The $25 fee was eliminated; costs are now covered by the Resource Recovery Special Charge on your monthly water bill. Properties over 8 units lost city large item service in 2025 and must use private haulers. City drop-off sites accept large items and appliances with recycling fees covered by the Resource Recovery charge. Dane County Rodefeld Landfill (7102 Maahic Way) is open Mon-Fri 6:30 AM-3:15 PM, Sat 8 AM-10:45 AM. Two Men and a Junk Truck charges $149 for a single item like a dresser or mattress, $199 for a table with chairs or refrigerator. LoadUp starts at $79 per item. Junk King Madison (608-888-0161) offers free estimates with volume-based pricing. College Hunks Hauling Junk operates in Madison with on-site estimates only — no prices published online.

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

Madison's free city pickup still means a 5-10 day wait — Dropcurb picks up same-day

Madison eliminated the $25 large item fee, but the 5-10 business day wait remains. During UW move-out season, waits stretch further. Buildings over 8 units lost city service entirely in 2025 and must use private haulers. Two Men and a Junk Truck charges $149-$199 per item. Dropcurb starts at $79 with same-day pickup.

Free

City large item pickup (1-8 unit properties)

5-10 days

City pickup wait time

8+ units

Cut off from city service since 2025

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 Madison residents choose Dropcurb for electronics removal

Madison's free city pickup is great — if you can wait 5-10 business days and your property has 8 units or fewer. Buildings over 8 units are cut off entirely since 2025. Two Men and a Junk Truck charges $149-$199 per item. College Hunks requires an in-home estimate. Dropcurb picks up from your curb same-day at $79 — book online in 60 seconds, no work orders, no waiting.

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