TV Recycling in Charlotte, NC
Charlotte bulky item collection takes TVs under 75 pounds; the county full-service centers take up to 2 TVs or monitors (fees may apply).
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Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check
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- 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.
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North Carolina rules
- Discarded televisions may not knowingly be put in a landfill in North Carolina. Source: N.C. General Statutes 130A-309.10: Prohibited acts; disposal of certain solid wastes in landfills or by incineration prohibited (opens in new tab)
- Television makers must each year recycle, or arrange recycling of, their market share of discarded TVs. Source: N.C. General Statutes 130A-309.135: Requirements for television manufacturers (opens in new tab)
More North Carolina rules (12)
- Covered televisions include direct-view and projection TVs with a screen of 9 inches or larger (CRT, plasma, LCD, LED and similar). Source: N.C. General Statutes 130A-309.131: Definitions (discarded computer equipment and televisions) (opens in new tab)
- Each television maker pays a $2,500 annual registration fee to the state, credited to the Electronics Management Fund. Source: N.C. General Statutes 130A-309.135: Requirements for television manufacturers (opens in new tab)
- North Carolina bans televisions, computers, monitors, printers, scanners, scanner-fax machines and other computer peripherals (except keyboards and mice) from landfills. Source: NC DEQ Division of Waste Management: Electronics Management (opens in new tab)
- Discarded computer equipment and televisions also may not be burned in a permitted incinerator. Source: N.C. General Statutes 130A-309.10: Prohibited acts; disposal of certain solid wastes in landfills or by incineration prohibited (opens in new tab)
- The state Electronics Management Program shares responsibility for recycling among computer makers, TV makers, retailers, local and state government, and consumers. Source: NC DEQ Division of Waste Management: Electronics Management (opens in new tab)
- Manufacturer registration fees go into the Electronics Management Fund; after state administration, the money is distributed each year to eligible local governments. Source: N.C. General Statutes 130A-309.137: Electronics Management Fund (opens in new tab)
- Local governments that get state electronics funds must contract with an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler. Source: NC DEQ Division of Waste Management: Electronics Information for NC Local Governments (opens in new tab)
- Many North Carolina counties have permanent household hazardous waste collection centers. Source: NC DEQ Division of Waste Management: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
- Counties, cities, school districts and other groups can get a free temporary permit to hold HHW collection events. Source: NC DEQ Division of Waste Management: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
- Permanent HHW facilities open anywhere from a few days a year to several days a week; check the local solid waste website for dates and hours. Source: NC DEQ: Household Hazardous Waste (HHW Collection Programs Map) (opens in new tab)
- DEQ tells residents to check the local government solid waste website for HHW dates and hours. Source: NC DEQ: Household Hazardous Waste (HHW Collection Programs Map) (opens in new tab)
- Many HHW centers and many auto parts retailers accept used oil. Source: NC DEQ Division of Waste Management: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
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Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- Recycling and Disposal Centers (opens in new tab) · Mecklenburg County Solid Waste and Recycling
- County residents display a blue entry sticker (no cost to County residents) and may be asked for proof of Mecklenburg residency. Checked October 26, 2026.
- County residents display a blue entry sticker (no cost to County residents) and may be asked for proof of Mecklenburg residency. Checked October 26, 2026.
- County residents display a blue entry sticker (no cost to County residents) and may be asked for proof of Mecklenburg residency. Checked October 26, 2026.
- County residents display a blue entry sticker (no cost to County residents) and may be asked for proof of Mecklenburg residency. Checked October 26, 2026.
- NON-Mecklenburg County Residential Access (opens in new tab) · Mecklenburg County Solid Waste and Recycling
- People living outside Mecklenburg County may buy an annual sticker for the same services as a county resident; without it they pay for each entry. Checked October 26, 2026.
- People living outside Mecklenburg County may buy an annual sticker for the same services as a county resident; without it they pay for each entry. Checked October 26, 2026.
- People living outside Mecklenburg County may buy an annual sticker for the same services as a county resident; without it they pay for each entry. Checked October 26, 2026.
- People living outside Mecklenburg County may buy an annual sticker for the same services as a county resident; without it they pay for each entry. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Electronic Waste Disposal (opens in new tab) · Mecklenburg County Solid Waste and Recycling
- The county processes residential plug-in electronics at no cost at the full-service centers, with a limit of 2 TVs or monitors. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Televisions (CRT and flat-screen) are accepted, subject to limit and fees. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The county processes residential plug-in electronics at no cost at the full-service centers, with a limit of 2 TVs or monitors. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Televisions (CRT and flat-screen) are accepted, subject to limit and fees. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The county processes residential plug-in electronics at no cost at the full-service centers, with a limit of 2 TVs or monitors. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Televisions (CRT and flat-screen) are accepted, subject to limit and fees. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The county processes residential plug-in electronics at no cost at the full-service centers, with a limit of 2 TVs or monitors. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Televisions (CRT and flat-screen) are accepted, subject to limit and fees. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Collection Guidelines (opens in new tab) · City of Charlotte Solid Waste Services
- To be eligible you must currently receive garbage collection from the City of Charlotte. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Bulky Item Eligibility (PDF) (opens in new tab) · City of Charlotte Solid Waste Services
- Televisions are eligible if under 75 pounds, with any glass taped with an X. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Electronics, including computers, printers, TVs and computer accessories (monitor, printer, fax, scanner, mouse, keyboard), are eligible. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Charlotte Region ReStore location: Wendover (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region ReStores
- Habitat Charlotte Region ReStore (Wendover) is at 1133 N Wendover Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Donate to the ReStore (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region ReStores
- TVs are accepted only if LCD, LED or plasma and under 5 years old; computers, printers and tube TVs are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
- TVs are accepted only if LCD, LED or plasma and under 5 years old; computers, printers and tube TVs are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Charlotte Region ReStore location: Wilkinson (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region ReStores
- Habitat Charlotte Region ReStore (Wilkinson) is at 3326 Wilkinson Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28208. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Wendover Road (opens in new tab) · Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont
- Goodwill Wendover Road is at 921 N Wendover Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Donate Goods (opens in new tab) · Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont
- Goodwill accepts desktops, laptops, monitors, printers and flat screen televisions in all conditions and brands. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Goodwill cannot accept mattresses and box springs or non-flat-screen TVs. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Goodwill accepts desktops, laptops, monitors, printers and flat screen televisions in all conditions and brands. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Goodwill cannot accept mattresses and box springs or non-flat-screen TVs. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Locations (opens in new tab) · Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont
- Goodwill Ballantyne – East is at 8622 Camfield St, Charlotte, NC 28277. Checked October 26, 2026.
- NC DEQ Division of Waste Management: Electronics Management (opens in new tab) · North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
- North Carolina bans televisions, computers, monitors, printers, scanners, scanner-fax machines and other computer peripherals (except keyboards and mice) from landfills. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The state Electronics Management Program shares responsibility for recycling among computer makers, TV makers, retailers, local and state government, and consumers. Checked October 26, 2026.
- N.C. General Statutes 130A-309.10: Prohibited acts; disposal of certain solid wastes in landfills or by incineration prohibited (opens in new tab) · North Carolina General Assembly
- Discarded televisions may not knowingly be put in a landfill in North Carolina. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Discarded computer equipment and televisions also may not be burned in a permitted incinerator. Checked October 26, 2026.
- N.C. General Statutes 130A-309.135: Requirements for television manufacturers (opens in new tab) · North Carolina General Assembly
- Television makers must each year recycle, or arrange recycling of, their market share of discarded TVs. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Each television maker pays a $2,500 annual registration fee to the state, credited to the Electronics Management Fund. Checked October 26, 2026.
- N.C. General Statutes 130A-309.131: Definitions (discarded computer equipment and televisions) (opens in new tab) · North Carolina General Assembly
- Covered televisions include direct-view and projection TVs with a screen of 9 inches or larger (CRT, plasma, LCD, LED and similar). Checked October 26, 2026.
- N.C. General Statutes 130A-309.137: Electronics Management Fund (opens in new tab) · North Carolina General Assembly
- Manufacturer registration fees go into the Electronics Management Fund; after state administration, the money is distributed each year to eligible local governments. Checked October 26, 2026.
- NC DEQ Division of Waste Management: Electronics Information for NC Local Governments (opens in new tab) · North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
- Local governments that get state electronics funds must contract with an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler. Checked October 26, 2026.
- NC DEQ Division of Waste Management: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
- Many North Carolina counties have permanent household hazardous waste collection centers. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Counties, cities, school districts and other groups can get a free temporary permit to hold HHW collection events. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Many HHW centers and many auto parts retailers accept used oil. Checked October 26, 2026.
- NC DEQ: Household Hazardous Waste (HHW Collection Programs Map) (opens in new tab) · North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
- Permanent HHW facilities open anywhere from a few days a year to several days a week; check the local solid waste website for dates and hours. Checked October 26, 2026.
- DEQ tells residents to check the local government solid waste website for HHW dates and hours. Checked October 26, 2026.
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