How to Dispose of a TV in Los Angeles (the Easy, Legal Way)

The easiest way to dispose of a TV in Los Angeles is to book Dump Happy. We take it off the wall, carry it out, and send it to a certified e-waste recycler, starting at $289. That matters because TVs can't go in the trash in California. They're hazardous electronic waste, and getting rid of one the wrong way can cost you far more than a pickup.

Call (424) 356-4141 or get a free quote. We're open 10am to 8pm, seven days a week.

Why can't I throw a TV in the trash?

California classifies TVs, computer monitors, and most screens as covered electronic waste. Older tube (CRT) TVs hold several pounds of leaded glass, and many flat-screens contain mercury in their backlights plus circuit boards with heavy metals. They're banned from household trash bins and landfills, so the trash truck will leave it behind and you're back to square one.

How does TV disposal with Dump Happy work?

1. Tell us what you have. Flat-screen, tube TV, wall-mounted, projector, monitors, whatever it is and wherever it is.
2. Get a firm price. A TV fits our small load tier, starting at $289, and the stand, speakers, old consoles, and anything else can ride along on the same trip.
3. We take it down and carry it out. Including heavy tube TVs on stairs.
4. We recycle it properly. Every TV goes to a certified e-waste recycler, not a dumpster.

More on how our TV removal works, or see our junk removal service.

Can't I just call the city?

You can try, but here's what that actually looks like:

• You book and you wait. City bulky item and e-waste pickup has to be scheduled in advance and only runs on your collection day. Your TV sits outside until then, sometimes a week, longer if it gets missed.
• You carry it to the curb.The city won't take it off the wall or bring it downstairs. A 32-inch tube TV can weigh well over 100 pounds.
• You carry the risk.A TV on the sidewalk that isn't part of a correctly booked pickup is illegal dumping under California Penal Code 374.3, with LA County fines up to $10,000. Curbside TVs also get smashed by scavengers stripping copper, leaving broken leaded glass in front of your home.
• Not everyone qualifies. The service depends on where you live and who collects your trash.

What about drop-off centers and store take-back?

Hazardous waste drop-off centers keep limited hours, often have lines, and still need you to load the TV into your car. Store take-back programs change often and usually limit screen size, how many you can bring, and whether they take tube TVs at all. Either way, you do the lifting, the driving, and the waiting. With Dump Happy, the TV leaves your house and you're done.

How do I get rid of an old tube TV?

Book a crew. Tube TVs are the hardest TVs to get rid of: they're extremely heavy, awkward to grip, and fewer places accept them. Don't try to break one down. The glass contains lead and the internal parts can hold a charge. We carry them out and send them to certified e-waste recycling like any other TV.

What about a broken or cracked TV?

Broken TVs are still e-waste and still need to be recycled. We take cracked and dead screens too. Just let us know when you book so the crew can handle it safely.

Getting rid of several TVs or office monitors?

One pickup covers all of them, and you pay for truck space, not per screen. For businesses and property managers, see our guide to office clean-outs and e-waste rules in California and our commercial junk removal service.

Book TV disposal in Los Angeles

Dump Happy serves the Westside, South Bay, and Central LA, with same-day or next-day pickup when the schedule allows. Call (424) 356-4141 or request a free quote.