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TV Recycling in University Place, WA

In University Place, TVs can go to Value Village University Place (6802 19th St W, free under E-Cycle Washington).

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

7 ways to get rid of a TV in University Place

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · University PlaceNo 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. Value Village University PlaceDrop-off · 6802 19th St W, University PlaceConditions applyFree
    Where

    6802 19th St W
    University Place, WA 98466

    Hours

    Not listed. Call before you go.

    Cost & rules

    Televisions

    Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)
    • Free for TVs, computers, laptops, monitors, tablets, e-readers and portable DVD players under E-Cycle Washington; keyboards, mice and printers are not covered.
    • Sites may refuse badly damaged items such as TVs with broken picture tubes; call ahead.

    Full details & sources

  3. E-Cycle Washington electronics recycling programState program · WashingtonWashington residentsFree
    How it works

    Manufacturer-funded program under Chapter 70A.500 RCW, overseen by the Department of Ecology and run by the Washington Materials Management & Financing Authority. Registered collection sites in every county take TVs, computers, laptops, monitors, tablets, e-readers and portable DVD players free from Washington households, small businesses, charities, schools and small governments. Find sites at ecyclewa.org or call 1-800-RECYCLE.

    Cost & rules
    • Call ahead: some sites may reject badly damaged items, such as TVs with broken picture tubes.
    • Free drop-off at registered sites; home pick-up, curbside or other premium services may cost extra.
    • Bringing more than 10 items? Contact WMMFA at 1-855-674-5871 first.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  4. Purdy Transfer StationCounty service · Pierce CountyFree
    How it works

    LRI (Waste Connections) site at 14515 54th Ave NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98332 (Purdy CDP, unincorporated Pierce County). Hours: 7 days a week, 9 am–4:45 pm; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.

  5. Deseret Industries - PuyallupNonprofit service · Pierce CountyConditions applyFree
    How it works

    Deseret Industries - Puyallup site at 16014 Meridian East, Puyallup, WA 98373 (South Hill CDP, unincorporated Pierce County).

    Cost & rules
    • Free for TVs, computers, laptops, monitors, tablets, e-readers and portable DVD players under E-Cycle Washington; keyboards, mice and printers are not covered.
    • Sites may refuse badly damaged items such as TVs with broken picture tubes; call ahead.
  6. Goodwill South Hill StoreNonprofit service · Pierce CountyConditions applyFree
    How it works

    Goodwill South Hill Store site at 12915 Meridian Ave E, Puyallup, WA 98373 (South Hill CDP, unincorporated Pierce County).

    Cost & rules
    • Free for TVs, computers, laptops, monitors, tablets, e-readers and portable DVD players under E-Cycle Washington; keyboards, mice and printers are not covered.
    • Sites may refuse badly damaged items such as TVs with broken picture tubes; call ahead.
    • Site note from the E-Cycle locator: We take all TVs, CPUs (desktop computers), laptops, monitors & portable DVD players whether they work or not. Please call ahead to schedule drop-offs of large, heavy TVs.
  7. Hidden Valley Transfer StationCounty service · Pierce County$85
    How it works

    LRI (Waste Connections) site at 17925 Meridian Ave E, Puyallup, WA 98375 (Graham CDP, unincorporated Pierce County). Hours: Every day 8 am–5:45 pm; closed New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Television$85

    Official page (opens in new tab)

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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Washington rules

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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Washington Department of Ecology: Electronics – E-Cycle Washington (opens in new tab) · Washington State Department of Ecology
    • Covered items are televisions, computers, laptops, monitors, tablets, e-readers and portable DVD players. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Some locations may reject badly damaged items such as old TVs with broken cathode ray tubes; call ahead. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Keyboards, mice and printers are not covered by E-Cycle WA. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Ecology: E-Cycle WA guidance and reports (FAQ) (opens in new tab) · Washington State Department of Ecology
    • Items eligible for free recycling through E-Cycle WA: televisions, computers, laptops, monitors, tablets, e-readers and portable DVD players. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Some locations may reject badly damaged items that are a health and safety hazard, such as TVs with broken CRTs; call ahead. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Registered collection sites must accept TVs, computers, monitors and laptops from households at no cost; home pick-up, curbside or other premium services may carry a charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • E-Cycle WA is open to Washington households, small businesses (under 50 employees), 501(c)(3) charities, K-12 schools and districts, special purpose districts and small governments. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • For more than 10 electronic items, contact WMMFA at 1-855-674-5871 before bringing them to a collection location. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • A 2006 Washington law requires electronics manufacturers to pay for the E-Cycle recycling program. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Chapter 70A.500 RCW: Electronic product recycling (opens in new tab) · Washington State Legislature
    • State law defines a covered entity as any household, charity, school district, small business or small government located in Washington. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • All covered entities may use a collection site if they follow the plan's restrictions; a program may limit how many products it takes per customer per day or per delivery. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Ecology: Electronics: E-Cycle Washington (opens in new tab) · Washington State Department of Ecology
    • Ecology lists Best Buy and Staples stores as taking keyboards, printers, toner cartridges and cell phones for recycling at no charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Ecology: Moderate risk waste (opens in new tab) · Washington State Department of Ecology
    • Ecology lists cathode ray tubes in monitors and TVs and electronic waste among household hazardous materials; check with the local MRW facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Local governments in Washington must plan for moderate risk waste (household hazardous waste plus small-business hazardous waste) in their area. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • State law allows MRW in municipal garbage, but many local governments collect it separately and some ban it from regular garbage; check local rules first. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Ecology says to learn what can legally go in the garbage in your area and whether your jurisdiction has an MRW facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Ecology points to MRW facilities, events and take-back programs such as E-Cycle Washington, PaintCare, LightRecycle and Safe Medication Return. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Ecology: Find a moderate risk waste disposal site (opens in new tab) · Washington State Department of Ecology
    • Ecology keeps a county-by-county list of moderate risk waste disposal sites and services. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • E-Cycle Washington collection site locator data (WMMFA) (opens in new tab) · Washington Materials Management & Financing Authority
    • The E-Cycle Washington locator lists Deseret Industries - Puyallup at 16014 Meridian East, Puyallup 98373 as a collection site. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The E-Cycle Washington locator lists Goodwill South Hill Store at 12915 Meridian Ave E, Puyallup 98373 as a collection site. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Locator note for this site: We take all TVs, CPUs (desktop computers), laptops, monitors & portable DVD players whether they work or not. Please call ahead to schedule drop-offs of large, heavy TVs. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The E-Cycle Washington locator lists Value Village University Place at 6802 19th St W, University Place 98466 as a collection site. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Hidden Valley Transfer Station price sheet (effective 3/1/26) (opens in new tab) · LRI (Waste Connections) · effective March 1, 2026
    • Residential disposed waste is $202.35 per ton with a $40.50 minimum per trip (up to 400 pounds). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • E-waste with a drop-off charge at the transfer station: televisions $85.00 each; computer towers and CRT monitors $26.00 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Purdy Transfer Station price sheet (effective 3/1/26) (opens in new tab) · LRI (Waste Connections) · effective March 1, 2026
    • Televisions, computer towers and CRT monitors are accepted at no charge, limit 10 items per visit. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Residential disposed waste is $202.35 per ton with a $40.50 minimum per trip. Checked October 26, 2026.

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