Electronics and E-Waste Removal in DFW: TVs, Computers & More

Old electronics, televisions, desktop computers, laptops, printers, monitors, stereos, can't go in the regular trash in most places, and shouldn't. Electronic waste contains lead, mercury, cadmium, and other materials that require proper handling. Here's every option for getting rid of old electronics in the DFW area, from free recycling drop-offs to full-service junk removal.

Free e-waste drop-off options in DFW

Best Buy

Best Buy locations across DFW accept most electronics for recycling at no charge. TVs, computers, phones, tablets, cables, small appliances, and more. There are limits on certain large items. Check the Best Buy website for current accepted items and any quantity limits at your local store. This is the most accessible free option for most DFW residents.

Staples

Staples accepts computers, monitors, tablets, phones, and other small electronics for recycling. Some items may carry a small fee; check your local store. Staples also runs periodic free recycling events.

City of Fort Worth and other municipal programs

Fort Worth and several other DFW cities run periodic electronics recycling events, usually once or twice per year. Items accepted typically include computers, TVs, monitors, and small electronics. Check your city's public works or environmental services website for upcoming event dates.

Manufacturer take-back programs

Apple, Dell, HP, LG, Samsung, and most major electronics manufacturers have take-back or trade-in programs for their own products. Check the manufacturer's website directly, some offer free mail-in recycling, others have in-store drop-off. This is particularly useful for intact, branded devices.

When junk removal makes sense for electronics

Free recycling works well for a few items you can transport yourself. It stops making sense when you have a large volume of electronics, a whole home office worth of equipment, a storage unit with old computer gear, or electronics mixed in with other junk during a cleanout.

We take electronics as part of any junk removal job. Old TVs, computers, monitors, printers, stereos, if they're part of a larger load, there's no separate charge. If you only have electronics, it may make more sense to use a free drop-off. Tell us what you have and we'll help you figure out the most practical approach.

What we do with electronics we haul

Electronics we haul go to certified e-waste recyclers, not general waste or landfill. Certified recyclers process the components to recover valuable materials, copper, aluminum, gold, rare earth metals, and handle hazardous materials. CRTs with lead, batteries with lithium or cadmium, according to EPA guidelines. We don't just toss a TV in the back of a truck with everything else, electronics get separated at the facility.

Data security

Before you give us any computer, phone, or tablet, make sure you've wiped the data. Factory reset phones and tablets. Wipe or physically destroy the hard drive in computers, especially for business equipment. A junk crew handles thousands of items and cannot guarantee what happens to data on a device that wasn't wiped. That's your responsibility before the device leaves your possession. If you're not sure how to wipe a device, a quick search for your specific model will walk you through it.