How to get rid of TVs and electronics in Indianapolis, IN

Last updated: November 3, 2026

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Take TVs and electronics to ToxDrop or RecycleForce. Indiana law bans them from the trash.

✓ Last verified: 2026-11-03

Curbside: No. Indiana law (IC 13-20.5) bans electronics from the trash, so they can't go out with curbside or heavy trash.
How to prepare: Haulers won't take TVs with electronic parts inside.
Cost / limits: ToxDrop is for Marion County residents.
Appointment: Check ToxDrop event details on indy.gov.
Drop-off: ToxDrop (Marion County household hazardous waste and electronics program), or RecycleForce (nonprofit; some items have a requested donation fee).
Tip: Electronics in a heavy trash pile will be left behind.

Official source: www.indy.gov

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.

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)

Take TVs and electronics to ToxDrop or RecycleForce. Indiana law bans them from the trash.

No. Indiana law (IC 13-20.5) bans electronics from the trash, so they can't go out with curbside or heavy trash.

ToxDrop is for Marion County residents.

Check ToxDrop event details on indy.gov.

ToxDrop (Marion County household hazardous waste and electronics program), or RecycleForce (nonprofit; some items have a requested donation fee).

Electronics in a heavy trash pile will be left behind.