E-Waste Disposal Guide by City
Disposal rules for E-Waste vary by city. Use this comparison hub to find whether your local route is curbside pickup, scheduled bulky collection, transfer station drop-off, household hazardous waste handling, retailer take-back, recycler drop-off, or private hauling.
Find E-Waste disposal rules in your city
| City | Guide | Sources | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York, New York | NYC E-Waste Disposal: Free Drop-Off Sites, ecycleNYC | 12 | 2026-09-26 |
| Los Angeles, California | Los Angeles E-Waste Disposal: Free S.A.F.E. Center Drop-Off | 16 | 2026-09-26 |
| Chicago, Illinois | Chicago E-Waste Disposal: The One City Drop-Off | 14 | 2026-09-26 |
| Houston, Texas | Houston E-Waste Disposal: The Four City Drop-Off Routes | 23 | 2026-09-26 |
| Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Philadelphia E-Waste Disposal | 16 | 2026-09-26 |
| San Diego, California | San Diego E-Waste Disposal: No Curbside Pickup | 29 | 2026-09-26 |
| Dallas, Texas | E-Waste Disposal in Dallas: Four Free City Drop-Off Sites | 23 | 2026-09-26 |
| San Antonio, Texas | San Antonio E-Waste Disposal: No Curbside Pickup | 23 | 2026-09-26 |
| Detroit, Michigan | E-Waste Disposal in Detroit, MI (2026): Free HHW Drop-Off | 20 | 2026-09-26 |
| Atlanta, Georgia | Atlanta E-Waste Disposal: No Curbside Pickup | 12 | 2026-09-26 |
E-Waste disposal in New York
NYC e-waste disposal explained: the trash ban and DSNY-stated fine, free Special Waste Drop-Off sites and SAFE events, ecycleNYC for 10+ unit buildings, free.
E-Waste disposal in Los Angeles
Free S.A.F.E. Center drop-off and free unlimited LASAN curbside pickup for LA e-waste, plus retailer and phone take-back, the trash ban, and renter rules.
E-Waste disposal in Chicago
Chicago e-waste disposal: drop covered electronics at the HCCRF on North Branch Street, what the city accepts and refuses, plus retailer and mail-back options.
E-Waste disposal in Houston
Houston e-waste disposal: Westpark, both Environmental Service Centers, and the two monthly Saturday events. What is accepted, what is refused, prep and proof.
E-Waste disposal in Philadelphia
How Philadelphia households get rid of computers, monitors and TVs: drop-off at one of six Sanitation Convenience Centers, the appointment bulk route.
E-Waste disposal in San Diego
City of San Diego e-waste can never go in a bin. Drop TVs, monitors, laptops and CPUs at the Miramar Recycling Center, 5165 Convoy St. — or donate first.
E-Waste disposal in Dallas
Dallas does not collect electronics curbside — they are banned from the garbage and blue carts and excluded from brush-and-bulky. Dallas residents drop TVs.
E-Waste disposal in San Antonio
San Antonio never picks up electronics curbside — e-waste is Household Hazardous Waste. Use the free HHW drop-off at 7030 Culebra Road, an HHW event, or donate.
E-Waste disposal in Detroit
Detroit has no curbside e-waste pickup. Recycle Here! refuses electronics and sends them to the free DPW Household Hazardous Waste drop-off at 2000 E.
E-Waste disposal in Atlanta
Atlanta does not collect e-waste curbside — electronics are excluded from bulk pickup. Use the appointment-only CHaRM drop-off (Live Thrive), DeKalb or Best.
Pickup is not guaranteed
Some cities collect E-Waste at the curb only with an appointment, seasonal event, utility account, bulky-item request, or separate fee. Others send residents to drop-off or take-back programs.
Preparation can change the answer
Before moving the item, check whether doors, fluids, batteries, bulbs, chemicals, packaging, labels, or refrigerant handling rules apply. The city guide lists the preparation details found in official sources.
Always verify the local source
Disposal programs change hours, prices, accepted quantities, and eligibility rules. Use the official links in the matching city guide before paying, hauling, or placing anything outside.