Televisions & Monitors
Hazardous materialFlat-screen TVs are usually free to recycle at Best Buy and similar programs. Older CRT (tube) TVs are more heavily regulated because the glass contains 4-8 lbs of lead, and often carry a real recycling fee.
Curbside recycling?
No
TVs of any kind do not belong in curbside recycling or household trash.
Safety note
CRT (tube) televisions contain leaded glass and are classified as hazardous e-waste in most states. Only a small number of specialized recyclers in the U.S. process CRT glass, which is why CRT recycling often costs money even when flat-screen recycling is free.
How to prepare it
- Handle CRT units carefully, the tube can implode if cracked
- Confirm any recycling fee before dropping off a CRT TV
Common fees
Flat screens: often free. CRT TVs: commonly $15-35, reported as high as $29.99 at Best Buy for CRTs over 32 inches, confirm current pricing before dropping one off.
Quantity limits
Best Buy: limit of 3 TVs/monitors per household per day
Residency restrictions
Contact the facility to confirm.
Appointment required?
Contact the facility to confirm.
Transporting it safely
Transport CRT TVs upright and secured, a cracked tube can release glass and dust.
Verified nearby locations
West LA S.A.F.E. Center at UCLA
550 Charles E. Young Drive, Los Angeles, CA
- Fee:
- Free for City of Los Angeles and LA County residents
- Hours:
- Fridays, Saturdays, and the first Sunday of each month, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Appointment:
- Not required
East Valley: Randall Street S.A.F.E. Center
11025 Randall Street, Los Angeles, CA
- Fee:
- Free for City of Los Angeles and LA County residents
- Hours:
- Saturdays and Sundays, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Appointment:
- Not required
Playa del Rey: Hyperion S.A.F.E. Center
7660 W. Imperial Highway, Gate B, Los Angeles, CA
- Fee:
- Free for City of Los Angeles and LA County residents
- Hours:
- Saturdays and Sundays, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Appointment:
- Not required
Gaffey Street S.A.F.E. Center
1400 N. Gaffey St., Los Angeles, CA
- Fee:
- Free for City of Los Angeles and LA County residents
- Hours:
- Saturdays and Sundays, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Appointment:
- Not required
Nicole Bernson S.A.F.E. Center
10241 N. Balboa Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
- Fee:
- Free for City of Los Angeles and LA County residents
- Hours:
- Saturdays and Sundays, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Appointment:
- Not required
Los Angeles-Glendale S.A.F.E. Center
4600 Colorado Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
- Fee:
- Free for City of Los Angeles and LA County residents
- Hours:
- Saturdays and Sundays, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Appointment:
- Not required
Environmental Service Center, South
11500 S. Post Oak Rd., Houston, TX
- Hours:
- Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Appointment:
- Not required
Environmental Service Center, North
5614 Neches St., Houston, TX
- Hours:
- Second Thursday of each month, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Appointment:
- Not required
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