Electronics
TVs
television, old tv, flat screen, smart tv, LCD TV
Can you recycle?
Sometimes
Sometimes — TVs can't go in your curbside bin. Working sets can be donated; the rest must be recycled as e-waste.
How to prepare
1. Sign out of any streaming and smart-TV accounts. 2. Keep the stand and remote with the set if you're donating it. 3. Don't break the screen — older TVs contain hazardous materials. 4. Take it to an e-waste drop-off point or arrange a retailer take-back.
Common mistakes
Putting a TV in general waste or bulky waste without checking — older models contain hazardous materials. Leaving accounts logged in. Assuming a broken TV is worthless when its parts are recyclable.
What happens after you recycle it?
Recycled TVs are separated into glass, metals, and plastics that are reused in new electronics and other products; hazardous parts are handled safely.
Drop-off guidance
TVs go to e-waste drop-off points and electronics recyclers. Many retailers take back an old set when you buy a new one, and working TVs can be donated to charities or shelters.
FAQs
Can I recycle a TV?
Yes, as e-waste. TVs can't go in your curbside bin and must be taken to an e-waste drop-off point or recycled through a retailer take-back.
Where can I recycle a TV near me?
Use the lookup above to find e-waste drop-off points and electronics recyclers near you.
Is it free to recycle a TV?
Often yes, though some recyclers charge a small fee for older or large screens. Retailer take-back is usually free with a purchase.
Can I get paid to recycle a TV?
Working TVs can be sold or traded in, but most older sets have no resale value — recycling is still the safe option.
