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TV Recycling in Boston, MA

Boston picks up TVs by appointment as special items (10 a year, 5 per pickup), and Boston residents can also drop TVs at a Zero Waste Day; TVs never go in the trash.

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

3 ways to get rid of a TV in Boston

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · BostonNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $105.00
    How it works

    Book online, set out your TV and we’ll pick it up and recycle it for you. You see your price before you book and pay only after pickup.

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  2. Boston special item collection (Freon appliances and CRT electronics)City service · BostonBoston residentsCost not listed
    How it works

    Boston Public Works collects items with Freon (fridges, freezers, water coolers, ice makers, air conditioners, dehumidifiers) and items with cathode ray tubes (televisions, laptops, computer monitors) by appointment only (schedule online or via 311). Limit 10 items per calendar year and 5 per appointment. Remove fridge and freezer doors and all food; TVs and computers must be freestanding, not boxed. No commercial-grade items.

    Cost & rules
    • Appointment required (online or 311).
    • Before you go: Set out freestanding, not in a box; do not smash.

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  3. Boston Zero Waste Days (household hazardous waste and waste-ban drop-off)City service · BostonBoston residentsCost not listed
    How it works

    Boston Public Works holds recurring drop-off days each year for household hazardous materials and waste-ban items, 8:30 a.m.–12 p.m. Accepted: electronics (computers, monitors, TVs, microwaves, printers, phones), oil-based paint, chemicals, lithium and nickel-cadmium batteries, car batteries, car and bike tires (8 per person), mercury items, propane tanks, paper shredding and textiles. Boston residents only, with proof of residency; 20-gallon limit on paint and chemicals. Latex paint and alkaline batteries go in the trash. The rescheduled 2026 event is Saturday, November 21 at 315 Gardner Street, West Roxbury. Schedule: boston.gov/departments/public-works/zero-waste-day.

    Cost & rules
    • Boston residents only, with proof of residency; check the event schedule.

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Before you go

  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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Checked October 26, 2026

  • City of Boston Public Works: Special Collection Items (opens in new tab) · City of Boston Public Works Department
    • Because state law bars Freon and CRT items from the trash, Boston provides special collection of these appliances and electronics. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Items with cathode ray tubes collected by appointment: televisions, laptops and computer monitors. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Special item collection is limited to 10 items per calendar year, with at most 5 items per appointment. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Boston does not collect any special items without an appointment and does not collect commercial-grade items. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • TVs and computers must be freestanding, not boxed, when set out; wipe data from computers first and do not smash electronics. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Boston Public Works: Zero Waste Days (opens in new tab) · City of Boston Public Works Department
    • Zero Waste events are for Boston residents only, with a photo ID, utility bill or lease as proof; business waste is not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Electronics accepted at Zero Waste Days include cell phones, computers, computer monitors and TVs, cords, keyboards, microwaves, printers, tablets and VCR/DVD players. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Boston Public Works: Trash (opens in new tab) · City of Boston Public Works Department
    • Pickup of appliances such as refrigerators, TVs and air conditioners must be requested through 311. 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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