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TV Recycling in Amherst, MA

TVs cost $20–$30 by screen size at the Amherst Transfer Station (sticker required).

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Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check

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  2. Amherst Transfer Station & Recycling CenterDrop-off · 740 Belchertown Rd., AmherstAmherst residents$20–$30
    Where

    740 Belchertown Rd.
    Amherst, MA 01002

    Hours

    Tue, Thu & Sat 8 a.m.–2 p.m.

    Cost & rules

    Televisions

    AcceptedFees apply
    Fees for televisions
    TV up to 15-inch screen$20.00 each
    TV 16–27 inch$25.00 each
    TV over 27 inch$30.00 each
    • Annual vehicle sticker required ($135 residential); fees paid by cash or check at the Transfer Station office.

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  1. Note whether it’s a flat screen or an older CRT (tube) set; many programs price them differently.
  2. Ask whether a cracked screen or broken glass changes the price or handling.
  3. Confirm the total cost, including any visit fee, before you load it.
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Massachusetts rules

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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Town of Amherst: Amherst Transfer Station & Recycling Center (opens in new tab) · Town of Amherst Department of Public Works
    • The Transfer Station serves authorized residents of Amherst, Pelham and Shutesbury. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Disposal fees are paid by cash or check at the Transfer Station office at drop-off. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Town of Amherst: Vehicle Sticker Access Program (opens in new tab) · Town of Amherst Department of Public Works
    • Residential vehicle stickers cost $135 per vehicle for Amherst, Pelham and Shutesbury residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Town of Amherst: A to Z Disposal Guide (opens in new tab) · Town of Amherst Department of Public Works
    • TV sets are accepted at the Transfer Station; fees apply. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Town of Amherst Trash/Recycling Fees FY2026 (PDF) (opens in new tab) · Town of Amherst Department of Public Works
    • TVs and monitors cost $20 (up to 15-inch screen), $25 (16–27 inch) or $30 (over 27 inch); laptops $10. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries: Hours and Locations (opens in new tab) · Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries
    • All Morgan Memorial Goodwill stores accept donations. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries: What to Donate (opens in new tab) · Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries
    • Goodwill accepts small electronic devices such as radios, DVD players and VCRs; it does not accept televisions. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • MassDEP Waste Disposal Bans (opens in new tab) · Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP)
    • MassDEP introduced its first bans on landfilling and combustion of easy-to-recycle and toxic materials in 1990 and has phased in more since. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Materials banned from disposal or transfer for disposal in Massachusetts include cathode ray tubes, ferrous and non-ferrous metals, lead acid batteries, mattresses, recyclable paper and cardboard, textiles, white goods and whole tires (landfills only). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The MassDEP waste disposal bans are in section 19.017 of the Solid Waste Management Facility Regulations, 310 CMR 19.000. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • 310 CMR 19.000: Solid Waste Management Facility Regulations (incl. 19.017 Waste Bans) (opens in new tab) · Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP)
    • 310 CMR 19.017(3): no person may dispose, transfer for disposal, or contract for disposal or transport of a restricted material except as the regulation allows, and violators may face MassDEP enforcement. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • No landfill, transfer facility or combustion facility may accept a restricted material except to handle, recycle or compost it under a MassDEP-approved plan. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • 310 CMR 19.017: CRTs have been banned from disposal, incineration or transfer for disposal at solid waste disposal facilities since April 1, 2000. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Since the CRT ban took effect, everyone must keep CRTs separate from the solid waste stream. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • MassDEP Fact Sheet: What are Massachusetts Waste Bans? (opens in new tab) · Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP)
    • For residents, most banned materials are collected through regular municipal collection or drop-off programs, while larger items such as CRTs or appliances may go through separate collections or drop-off events. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • MassDEP notes that vehicle batteries, tires and cathode ray tubes may in some cases be collected by retailers. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Residents with private (non-municipal) trash collection should ask their service provider for recycling options. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Cathode ray tubes (older televisions and computer monitors) are banned from disposal in Massachusetts. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • MassDEP: Waste Ban on Mattresses and Textiles, Frequently Asked Questions (opens in new tab) · Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP)
    • MassDEP generally does not issue waste-ban enforcement to individuals; it typically targets businesses, institutions (including municipalities) and haulers. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Pillows, cushions and rugs are not "textiles" under the ban and may go in the trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Mass.gov: How & Where to Recycle (opens in new tab) · Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP)
    • For local recycling and household hazardous product collection days and hours, MassDEP tells residents to contact their community's recycling or solid waste coordinator or department. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • MassDEP points TV owners to manufacturers, retailers and the Consumer Technology Association. Many accept used devices for recycling, often at no charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Household hazardous products (old chemicals, cleaners, paint, pesticides) don't belong in the recycling bin, the trash or the drain. Store them until a community HHW collection or take them to a local, regional or commercial facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Recycle Smart MA (a MassDEP service): Beyond the Bin Search Directory (opens in new tab) · Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP)
    • MassDEP's Beyond the Bin directory lists outlets for items that can't go in the home recycling bin. MassDEP does not collect materials itself, listings are self-reported, and you should call ahead. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • MassDEP: Clothing and Textile Recovery (opens in new tab) · Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP)
    • Since November 2022, textiles (clothing, footwear, bedding, curtains, fabric) are banned from disposal in Massachusetts, even worn, torn or stained items. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Mass.gov: Safely Manage Household Hazardous Products (opens in new tab) · Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP)
    • MassDEP lists approved household hazardous product collection facilities. Call or check each facility's website for items, fees and hours. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Questions about household hazardous products can go to MassDEP at 866-963-7287 or massdep.hhp@mass.gov. Checked October 26, 2026.

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