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A single old tube TV can hide several pounds of lead. Send it to a landfill, and that lead can leach into soil and groundwater for years. Recycle it the right way, and almost all of it gets a second life instead.
That’s the real reason disposal matters. Recycle a TV or computer properly, and the metals and glass inside get recovered and reused, so less new material has to be mined. At Jiffy Junk, we build that care into every job, which is the whole idea behind our professional TV & electronics disposal page. We’ve hauled enough old electronics to know how much the right method matters, both for your space and for the planet.
TL;DR Quick Answers
TL;DR Quick Answers
The short version:
Recycling electronics keeps lead, mercury, and cadmium out of landfills, and it recovers metals that can be used again instead of mined.
That adds up to less pollution and less wasted energy.
Old tube (CRT) TVs cause the most harm, so they belong at a recycler, not on the curb.
The simplest fix is to let a licensed, insured crew sort, recycle, and donate for you.
Worried about price first? You can see what to expect on pricing before you book.
Top Takeaways
Top Takeaways
Old electronics carry toxic materials, so keeping them out of the ground protects soil and water.
Recycling recovers metals and saves the energy it takes to build new devices.
Working items can be donated for a real second life.
Older CRT TVs need extra care because of the lead inside.
Whether you’re decluttering your home or planning a bigger project, the electronics are the part that matters most for the environment.
A little expert removal advice goes a long way toward getting it right.
When electronics go out with regular waste, they don’t just disappear. The lead, mercury, and cadmium inside can reach soil and groundwater for years. That’s why old tube sets follow special disposal rules, and why that heavy old television belongs at a recycler, not in a dumpster. Once it’s buried, those materials are gone for good.
Done right, the opposite happens. Recyclers contain the hazardous parts, then pull out the metals and glass so manufacturers can use them again. That means less mining and far less pollution, because reusing material beats making it from scratch. You can even follow what happens to old appliances and electronics after a crew loads them up. Good haulers sort every load for recycling and donation before anything reaches a landfill. Working devices get refurbished and donated, landing with a school, charity, or family that can use them.
The same care scales up. Businesses swapping out old equipment can book commercial appliance removal and electronics pickup without a single item touching a dumpster. For heavy, awkward loads, professional bulky item hauling and full property cleanouts keep large electronics off the curb and out of the waste stream.
That’s where the White Glove Treatment comes in. Our licensed, insured crews handle the lifting, sort every load for recycling and donation, and leave your space broom-clean. You approve an upfront quote before we touch a thing, with no hidden fees and no guesswork. Your old electronics get handled the right way, and you know the cost before we start.
“After thousands of jobs hauling electronics, our rule hasn’t changed: we sort first and treat the landfill as a last resort. Once a CRT cracks, the lead is gone for good, so we see every old set as material to recover, never as waste to bury.”
Seven Essential Resources
Seven Essential Resources
Want to recycle on your own or find a drop-off nearby? A few independent sources are worth bookmarking:
The U.S. EPA keeps official electronics donation and recycling guidance on how and where to recycle safely.
The United Nations’ latest global e-waste data tracks how much we generate and recycle each year.
Run a nationwide recycling search by item and ZIP code to find a spot near you.
Check the R2 certified facility finder from Sustainable Electronics Recycling International.
Browse the certified recycler directory from e-Stewards.
The Consumer Technology Association runs an industry drop-off locator.
For the batteries inside your devices, there’s a battery drop-off network with collection points at major retailers.
Three Statistics
Three Statistics
The numbers are hard to ignore:
62 million tonnes of e-waste were produced worldwide in 2022, and the latest e-waste monitor recorded only about 22.3% as properly collected and recycled.
About US$62 billion in recoverable materials went unaccounted for in one year, with e-waste rising five times faster than recycling can keep up, as a 2024 e-waste analysis lays out.
3,500+ U.S. homes — recycling one million laptops saves the energy that many homes use in a year, according to the EPA’s federal recycling guidance.
Final Thoughts and Opinion
Final Thoughts and Opinion
Here’s our honest take. Tossing electronics out of sight is the most expensive way to get rid of them, just not for you. The cost lands on the soil, the water, and the next generation. The better path is also the easier one, and it beats guessing at the curb.
We also think price should never be a mystery. Before you book, it pays to know the current cost trends, grab a few negotiation tips, and learn ways to save money. You can even run an online cost calculator to size up the job ahead of time. Our pricing is transparent and based on volume, which is exactly why customers trust us with the work.
Most of all, a cleared space is a healthier one. For us, hauling and protecting the planet go together, so the landfill is always our last resort. We’ve also sponsored the planting of over 15,000 trees during New York Climate Week. Clearing out old electronics and improving your home’s air quality point at the same goal: a home that feels lighter and treats the environment right.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it illegal to throw away a TV or computer?
It depends on where you live. Many states ban electronics, and especially CRT TVs, from regular waste because of the toxic materials inside. When in doubt, recycle, and we’ll handle your items the compliant, eco-friendly way.
What happens to my electronics after Jiffy Junk picks them up?
We sort every load for recycling and donation before anything heads to a landfill. Working items get refurbished and donated. We route the rest to recyclers, who recover the metals and glass.
Do you recycle old CRT and tube TVs?
Yes. Older tube TVs belong at a recycler, not on the curb, given the lead inside them. We take them off your hands and make sure they’re recycled responsibly.
How much does TV and electronics disposal cost?
Pricing is based on the volume your items take up in our truck. Most residential jobs run between $150 and $600. You’ll always get a free, upfront quote before any work begins, with no hidden fees.
Can you remove electronics the same day?
Often, yes. We keep crews ready to roll, and same-day service is available in most areas. Reach out, and we’ll check availability in your location.
Clear Your Space, Protect the Planet
Clear Your Space, Protect the Planet
Ready to clear out old electronics the right way? Just point us to the pile. We’ll handle the lifting and hauling, recycle and donate what we can, and leave your space spotless. It’s fast, fair, and easy on the planet.
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