Curbside GuideHow to get rid of TVs and electronics in Berkeley, CA
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Take TVs and electronics to Berkeley Recycling Center or an e-waste collector — not in the bulky pile.
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- Prep Keep e-waste out of bulky piles…
- Cost / limits See Berkeley Recycling Center a…
- Appointment Depends on the drop-off site
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- Curbside
- Not in regular bulky waste — Berkeley bulky pickup excludes electronic waste and programmable appliances. Use City e-waste options.
- How to prepare
- Keep e-waste out of bulky piles and carts.
- Cost / limits
- See Berkeley Recycling Center and EWaste collective options linked from the bulky/mattress page.
- Appointment
- Depends on the drop-off site.
- Drop-off
- Berkeley Recycling Center accepts appliances and large recyclables; EWaste collective accepts electronic waste. Transfer Station accepts some items.
- Tip
- Mattress recycling is a separate City program from e-waste.
Official source: berkeleyca.gov
Helpful supplies
- Anti-static bags or bubble wrap — Protects devices you plan to donate or bring to a recycler.
- Small storage bin — Keeps cords, batteries and small electronics together until a drop-off day.
General tips from official sources
- Before donating or recycling, delete all personal information from your devices. (www.epa.gov)
- Remove batteries. Lithium-ion batteries and devices that contain them should NOT go in household garbage or recycling bins. (www.epa.gov)
- EPA explains what it means to use a certified electronics recycler. (www.epa.gov)
FAQ
How do I get rid of a TV or electronics in Berkeley?
Take TVs and electronics to Berkeley Recycling Center or an e-waste collector — not in the bulky pile.
Is there curbside pickup for TVs and electronics in Berkeley?
Not in regular bulky waste — Berkeley bulky pickup excludes electronic waste and programmable appliances. Use City e-waste options.
How much does it cost, and are there limits?
See Berkeley Recycling Center and EWaste collective options linked from the bulky/mattress page.
Do I need an appointment in Berkeley?
Depends on the drop-off site.
Where can I drop off TVs and electronics in Berkeley?
Berkeley Recycling Center accepts appliances and large recyclables; EWaste collective accepts electronic waste. Transfer Station accepts some items.
Any other tips for getting rid of TVs and electronics in Berkeley?
Mattress recycling is a separate City program from e-waste.