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TV Recycling in Phoenix

Before you go

Five minutes here decides whether you pay a fee and whether they take it at all.

  1. Work out whether it's a CRT or a flat panel

    A CRT is deep, heavy for its size, and has a thick glass front. It holds several pounds of lead bound into the funnel glass, which costs more to process than the recovered material is worth. That is the category most likely to carry a fee, and the fee depends on your state. Flat panels are usually cheaper or free.

  2. Measure the screen corner to corner

    Screen size decides whether a store will take it at all, not what it costs. Retail take-back is commonly capped around 50 inches, and a larger set is refused at the counter rather than quoted a higher price. Where a fee applies it is usually flat per item, and a few states set it to nothing.

  3. Take the stand off

    Stands and wall brackets are steel and plastic that get handled as scrap. Some sites won't accept a set still bolted to a mount, and it's a two-minute job with a screwdriver.

  4. Bring the power cable and the remote

    Both are accepted alongside the set. Left at home they're just drawer clutter you'll deal with again later.

  5. Don't let the screen break

    A cracked CRT is a hazardous-waste problem rather than a recycling one. Some facilities refuse a broken tube outright and others charge more for it. Lay it face-down on a blanket for the drive.

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TV Recycling in Phoenix

2 free · 2 fee-based

Facility Cost Open now Notes
City of Phoenix HHW Program(602) 262-7251 Free
Phoenix residents only		 Hours not published Appointment Proof of Phoenix residency required. Appointment required — schedule online or call 3…
Maricopa County HHW Events(602) 262-6251 Free
Maricopa County residents		 Hours not published Appointment Quarterly drive-thru HHW events. Free for all Maricopa County residents.
Paid or fee-based options
Agape Computer and Electronics Recycling(480) 300-5570 Fee for this
CRT monitors/TVs $10-$30		 Mon-Fri 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Walk-in Pickup avail. R2 Walk-in accepted for residential. Business services and data destruction available.
Best Buy Fee for this
TVs under 50" $30		 Hours not published Walk-in Convenient walk-in option. Does not accept CRT monitors/TVs or large appliances.

How it works in Phoenix

Maricopa County transfer stations accept TVs and CRT monitors but charge $21 per CRT monitor and $8 per large appliance/item. Best Buy charges $29.99 per CRT/tube TV up to 31 inches with a 2-TV-per-household-per-day cap. Goodwill/Dell Reconnect does NOT accept TVs. Westech Recyclers (Phoenix) accepts CRT TVs for a fee (~$50). No state landfill ban on TVs exists in Arizona.

Local rules

  • Arizona has NO statewide e-waste recycling mandate and NO landfill ban on consumer electronics. Disposal is voluntary and market-driven.
  • Arizona adopts the federal Universal Waste Rule (under the Arizona Hazardous Waste Management Act, enforced by ADEQ): batteries (lithium, NiCd, mercury, silver-oxide, lead-acid), pesticides, mercury-containing devices, electric lamps (fluorescent/HID), and hazardous waste aerosol cans CANNOT be landfilled and must be recycled.

Worth knowing

  • Dust storm (haboob) and monsoon damage routinely destroys outdoor-stored electronics; local restoration guidance treats damaged electronics as hazardous waste rather than standard recycling intake.

Maricopa County household hazardous waste

City of Phoenix HHW Program

Free at-home HHW pickup, capped at one collection per residential solid waste account per calendar year. Schedule by phone.

(602) 262-7251 Official program page (opens in a new tab)

14 more Phoenix rules, not specific to this item
  • Arizona prohibits the disposal of lead-acid batteries in landfills and the incineration of lead-acid batteries (per ADEQ).
  • Arizona has NO paint stewardship law; PaintCare does NOT operate in Arizona. Any Phoenix-area page that lists PaintCare drop-offs is inaccurate.
  • City of Phoenix limits HHW home pickup to one (1) collection per residential solid waste account per calendar year; eligibility requires a residential City Services account number.
  • City of Phoenix uses an 'Oops/Shine On' curbside cart-tagging program: bins tagged 'Oops' (red) for contamination will not be collected after 2 weeks of repeated tags.
  • Arizona Revised Statutes Title 49 (Environmental Quality): regulates solid waste management including transfer station operations, landfill bans, and universal waste. ARS § 49-863 specifically addresses the management of used oil.
  • Garage and shed storage of leftover paint is risky in Phoenix: summer interior garage temperatures regularly exceed the 60-80F shelf-life range for latex paint, accelerating curing into an unusable rubbery solid that then must be handled as HHW. Local guides recommend climate-controlled storage or prompt disposal.
  • Service split is unusual: the City of Phoenix runs HHW pickup but Maricopa County transfer stations explicitly REFUSE batteries and household hazardous waste. Residents who drive to a county transfer station with a bag of batteries will be turned away.
  • East Valley residents have dedicated permanent HHW facilities (Mesa, Chandler) while Phoenix proper uses an at-home pickup model with annual frequency caps — the right channel depends entirely on which city's utility bill the resident pays.
  • Phoenix Fire Department has publicly tied lithium-ion batteries to garbage-truck and MRF fires; PFD has co-hosted free battery drop-off events with Public Works (e.g., Steele Indian School Park during Fire Prevention Week, Oct 9, 2025, 3-6pm, with a 5-lb-per-resident cap).
  • Scottsdale's HHW pickup explicitly excludes June and December from its 2026 calendar — likely a heat/holiday operational choice — so residents holding paint or pesticides into late spring should book by May.
  • Mesa's HHM facility runs a Swap Shop where residents can take usable donated paint, automotive fluids, and chemicals for free — a regional quirk worth flagging on paint-disposal pages.
  • Arizona is not a PaintCare state, so no producer-funded paint take-back exists — residents rely on municipal HHW programs and GreenSheen (fee-based). This is a common point of confusion for Californians moving to Phoenix.
  • Phoenix's 'Zero Waste' plan includes public education campaigns targeting lithium-ion battery disposal because of the growing fire risk at the North Gateway Transfer Station and MRF facilities.
  • The Phoenix metro area is home to two major commercial Li-ion recycling facilities (Li-Cycle in Gilbert and Cirba Solutions in Eloy), making it one of the best-served regions for EV battery recycling infrastructure in the US — though both are B2B only.

Other Phoenix programs

  • Maricopa County Waste Resources & Recycling (Transfer Stations)County transfer stations (e.g., Cave Creek, Hassayampa, Rainbow Valley) accept TVs, computers, printers, gaming systems, and other electronics as standard intake (CRT monitors $21/each, appliances $8/each, vehicle-based load fees $6-$12). Up to 5 gallons of used oil/antifreeze per visit accepted free. Explicitly DO NOT accept household batteries or HHW.602-506-4006
  • City of Mesa Household Hazardous Materials FacilityPermanent year-round drop-off for Mesa residents at 2412 N. Center St., Bldg. #2, Mesa (Wed-Sat 7am-2pm). Accepts paint, automotive fluids, batteries, electronics, pesticides, cleaners, fireworks. Includes a Swap Shop for free reuse of paint, automotive fluids, and household chemicals.
  • City of Chandler Recycling-Solid Waste Collection Center (HHW by appointment)Appointment-only HHW intake at 955 E. Queen Creek Rd., Chandler. Accepts up to 25 gallons paint (containers <=5 gal), 10 gal automotive fluids, rechargeable batteries, CFL/fluorescent bulbs, pool chemicals, propane tanks, cooking oil. Does NOT accept medications, ammunition, or large lithium batteries.480-782-3510
  • City of Scottsdale HHW Home CollectionUp to 3 free curbside HHW pickups per residential address per year. 2026 collection months: Jan-May and Jul-Nov (no June/December). Max 20 gallons per appointment; sign-ups open the 1st of each month at 8 a.m. Accepts paint, solvents, pesticides, pool chemicals, rechargeable batteries; does NOT accept electronics or appliances.480-312-5600
  • GreenSheen Paint Phoenix (latex paint recycler)Privately operated latex paint and stain recycling facility at 1626 S. 51st Ave., Phoenix. Accepts latex (acrylic) paint in original containers, no quantity limit, but charges by the pound. Drop-off during business hours only.602-278-6445
  • Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona + Dell ReconnectFree drop-off of any brand/model of computer equipment at any Goodwill donation center (Phoenix metro has dozens of locations). Hard drives wiped at no charge. Does not accept TVs.
  • Call2Recycle drop-off networkFree rechargeable battery (and cellphone) drop-off at participating Phoenix-area Home Depot and Lowe's stores. Find your nearest store via the locator.
  • Li-Cycle Spoke 3 (lithium-ion processor, Gilbert)Commercial lithium-ion battery recycling facility in Gilbert capable of processing full EV battery packs without dismantling (up to ~10,000 tonnes/year). B2B intake; not a consumer drop-off, but relevant for downstream traceability claims.
  • Heritage Battery Recycling / Cirba Solutions (Eloy)Commercial Li-ion recycling facility in Eloy (Pinal County, between Phoenix and Tucson). Handles EV pack disassembly, sorting, diagnostics. Industrial intake only.
  • Westech Recyclers (Phoenix)Full-service electronics recycling and ITAD company serving businesses and the community since 1999. R2 and NAID AAA certified. Free drop-off for most electronics. Provides secure data destruction.(602) 256-7626
  • R3eWaste (Phoenix R2-certified recycler)R2 and RIOS certified electronics recycler in Phoenix. Residential drop-offs Monday-Friday. Accepts computers, monitors, printers, and other electronics. Provides secure data destruction.(602) 314-6061
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Common questions

About TV Recycling here

How much does TV recycling cost in this area?

2 of 4 facilities (50%) offer free recycling for TV. Facilities that may charge: Agape Computer and Electronics Recycling, Best Buy. Agape Computer and Electronics Recycling: Free (computers, most items); CRT monitors/TVs $10-$30. Best Buy: Free (most items); TVs under 50" $30.

Do I need an appointment for TV drop-off?

2 facilities require an appointment: City of Phoenix HHW Program, Maricopa County HHW Events. Agape Computer and Electronics Recycling, Best Buy accept walk-ins.

Is pickup available for TV?

Yes, 1 facility offers pickup: Agape Computer and Electronics Recycling.

Are there certified recyclers for TV?

Yes. Local facilities hold certifications including: R2. These ensure responsible processing and, for NAID, verified data destruction.

Are there quantity limits for TV drop-off?

Some facilities have limits: Best Buy: 3 items per day; City of Phoenix HHW Program: Residential quantities only.

How much does TV recycling cost?

Flat-screen TVs under 50" are often free at municipal HHW facilities. Best Buy charges $30 for TVs under 50 inches. CRT TVs and larger flat-screens may have higher fees ($10-$50 depending on size).

Can I recycle a broken TV?

Yes — broken TVs are accepted but usually have a recycling fee because they require manual dismantling and hazardous material handling. CRT TVs (the heavy old ones) cannot be repaired and must be recycled.

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