TV Recycling in Atlanta, GA
City bulk collection does not take TVs. CHaRM Atlanta recycles TVs and monitors for $25 each, and Atlanta Habitat ReStore accepts working flat screens.
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Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check
Before you go
- Note whether it’s a flat screen or an older CRT (tube) set; many programs price them differently.
- Ask whether a cracked screen or broken glass changes the price or handling.
- Confirm the total cost, including any visit fee, before you load it.
Georgia rules
- Georgia's solid waste rules specifically prohibit five wastes from solid waste disposal facilities: lead acid batteries, liquid waste in landfills (with exceptions), regulated hazardous waste, radioactive waste and PCB waste. Source: Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. Subject 391-3-4: Solid Waste Management (incl. Rule 391-3-4-.04 General and Rule 391-3-4-.19 Scrap and Used Tire Management) (opens in new tab)
- State and federal law exempt homeowners from hazardous waste rules, so household hazardous waste may legally go in the garbage, but only as solids: garbage trucks may not pick up liquid waste. Source: Georgia EPD: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
More Georgia rules (4)
- EPD says household hazardous waste should not be poured down the drain, and liquids may not go in the trash. Source: Georgia EPD: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
- EPD says reuse and recycling options for household hazardous waste in Georgia are extremely limited. Source: Georgia EPD: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
- EPD points residents to CHaRM (Center for Hard to Recycle Materials) in Atlanta and Athens, which accepts many household hazardous wastes (some fees may apply). Source: Georgia EPD: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
- EPD tells residents to ask their city or county recycling or waste department about local amnesty days. Source: Georgia EPD: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
Where this information comes from (18)
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- Bulk Waste Collection (opens in new tab) · City of Atlanta Department of Public Works
- Bulk collection is a scheduled service for City of Atlanta single-family residential customers. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Bulk collection does not take electronics (computers, printers, televisions), household hazardous waste such as paint, or tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Locations + Hours (opens in new tab) · Live Thrive
- CHaRM DeKalb is at 1225 Columbia Dr, Decatur, GA 30032, open by appointment Wednesdays 9 a.m.-2 p.m. and Saturdays 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
- CHaRM (opens in new tab) · Live Thrive
- Live Thrive describes its CHaRM locations as easily accessible to the public; fee schedules list rates for both residents and businesses. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Items CHaRM Accepts (opens in new tab) · Live Thrive
- Book an appointment, sort items, and bring your appointment QR code; no cash (Venmo, card or Apple Pay). Checked October 26, 2026.
- Televisions and monitors are accepted for $25 each for residents (no rear-projection TVs). Checked October 26, 2026.
- Visit a ReStore (opens in new tab) · Atlanta Habitat for Humanity
- Both Atlanta Habitat ReStores are open to the public. Checked October 26, 2026.
- South Fulton ReStore: 5626 Old National Hwy, College Park, GA 30349; Tuesday-Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Donate to ReStore (opens in new tab) · Atlanta Habitat for Humanity
- New or gently used furniture, appliances (under 10 years old and 300 lb), unopened paint and flat screen TVs are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Small electronics and flat screen TVs are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
- All donations are screened at drop-off and may be turned down based on quality or inventory. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Atlanta Habitat offers a free residential donation pickup, plus two fee-based partner pickup services. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. Subject 391-3-4: Solid Waste Management (incl. Rule 391-3-4-.04 General and Rule 391-3-4-.19 Scrap and Used Tire Management) (opens in new tab) · Georgia Secretary of State (Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia)
- Georgia's solid waste rules specifically prohibit five wastes from solid waste disposal facilities: lead acid batteries, liquid waste in landfills (with exceptions), regulated hazardous waste, radioactive waste and PCB waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Georgia EPD: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · Georgia Environmental Protection Division
- State and federal law exempt homeowners from hazardous waste rules, so household hazardous waste may legally go in the garbage, but only as solids: garbage trucks may not pick up liquid waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
- EPD says household hazardous waste should not be poured down the drain, and liquids may not go in the trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
- EPD says reuse and recycling options for household hazardous waste in Georgia are extremely limited. Checked October 26, 2026.
- EPD points residents to CHaRM (Center for Hard to Recycle Materials) in Atlanta and Athens, which accepts many household hazardous wastes (some fees may apply). Checked October 26, 2026.
- EPD tells residents to ask their city or county recycling or waste department about local amnesty days. Checked October 26, 2026.
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