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Every free and paid way to get rid of a TV or electronics in Indianapolis, verified October 2026.
Checked against Indy DPW
2
heavy trash items per household per month, no appointment
7 a.m.
out next to your cart on your heavy trash day
317-327-4622
Mayor's Action Center to arrange a Freon appliance pickup
Every route for a TV or electronics in Indianapolis, checked in October 2026 against the city’s current rules and the drop-off sites named. The full Indianapolis guide covers every other item.
Here is how each route works in Indianapolis, starting with the city program and ending with paid pickup.
Indianapolis monthly heavy trash collection: TVs and electronics
Not collectedIndiana's e-waste law makes it illegal to put TVs, computers, and other electronics in curbside or heavy trash. ToxDrop sites take them free, and Staples and Best Buy run take-back programs.
Why: Electronics (illegal in the trash under Indiana law), loose tires (illegal in landfills), construction debris, and household hazardous waste. Appliances with Freon need a separate arranged pickup.
Indianapolis ToxDrop sites: TVs and electronics
FreeTVs, computers, phones, and batteries accepted.
Where: Permanent site at Perry Township Government Center, 4925 S. Shelby St, plus rotating Saturday locations
How it works: Free for Marion County residents. Household hazardous waste and electronics (TVs, computers, phones, batteries). No tires, no large appliances. Check the current schedule on indy.gov.
Donation pickup in Indianapolis (usable TVs and electronics)
FreeIndianapolis’s donation programs accept items in good usable condition: clean upholstered furniture without significant tears or stains, working appliances less than 10 years old, mattresses in good condition (subject to program-specific rules), kitchenware, lamps, and most household goods.
Items typically not accepted: damaged or stained furniture, mattresses with bedbug history or significant wear, appliances that don’t work, particle-board furniture in poor condition, cribs (federal safety regulations have changed), and exercise equipment that requires reassembly. Always call before scheduling if you’re unsure, pickups that find unacceptable items will leave them behind.
Freemoval (free pickups through partner organizations)
FreeFreemoval funds free junk removal and cleanouts for households referred by trusted partner organizations, such as nonprofits, housing programs, and senior services. Families don’t apply directly. A partner submits the request and vouches for the need.
Status in Indianapolis: Not yet available. Freemoval currently serves metro Atlanta and plans to expand nationwide.
How it works where it operates: One free pickup per household, covering TVs and electronics, furniture, appliances, and bulk household items within standard LoadUp marketplace service. Funded by LoadUp customer round-ups and direct contributions, spent at standard LoadUp rates.
If you run a nonprofit or housing program in Indianapolis: you can start the conversation now through the For partners page.
Indianapolis takes an unusual approach: up to 2 heavy trash items per week, every week, on your regular trash day, no scheduling required. The system is consistent and predictable, but the 2-item cap is tight for big cleanouts. Indianapolis is also one of the very few major U.S. cities where curbside recycling is a paid subscription service, not automatically included with trash. Big change as of January 2026: LRS became the citywide trash collector for former Republic and WM service areas. This page walks through every legitimate option in order from free to paid.
The Indianapolis rule for TVs and electronics: Indiana's e-waste law makes it illegal to put TVs, computers, and other electronics in curbside or heavy trash. ToxDrop sites take them free, and Staples and Best Buy run take-back programs.
What the city will not take: Electronics (illegal in the trash under Indiana law), loose tires (illegal in landfills), construction debris, and household hazardous waste. Appliances with Freon need a separate arranged pickup.
How we checked this. The rules on this page were verified in October 2026 against: Indy.gov: Find Your Trash Pickup Day (heavy trash rules), Indy.gov: Trash Cart Transition FAQs (heavy trash accepted items), Indy.gov: Recycling 101 (electronics and tire laws, ToxDrop). Programs change; confirm fees and limits before you go.
Hazardous and regulated components in Indianapolis. Indianapolis residents have access to Indy Tox Drop, Marion County’s free household hazardous waste disposal program. Drop off paint, chemicals, batteries, motor oil, automotive fluids, pesticides, fluorescent bulbs, and propane tanks at no charge. Several retailers also offer ongoing free recycling: Home Depot for batteries and CFL bulbs, AutoZone for motor oil and car batteries, Best Buy for electronics, and most pharmacies for unused medications.
Why TVs and electronics are different from ordinary bulk. Electronics fall into a unique disposal category: they’re NOT eligible for regular trash in 25+ states (NY, CA, IL, NJ, MA, OR, WA, MN, MI, CT, MD, NC, VA, OK, and others have e-waste laws), but free recycling is widely available through multiple channels.
Three mistakes that get TVs and electronics left at the curb:
When free options don’t fit (large CRT TVs, multiple items at once, can’t self-haul):
LoadUp paid TV or electronics pickup
$80+For households who need same-day service, exceed the 2-heavy-items-per-week limit during a cleanout, can’t fit material in their weekly cart, or live in apartment buildings without included bulk service, LoadUp offers professional removal in Indianapolis with upfront pricing. Independent loaders in the marketplace handle pickup, loading, and licensed disposal.
What’s included: Loading, hauling, and licensed disposal of your TV or electronics. No prep needed beyond pointing out what goes.
Pricing: Starts around $80 for a single item; full-truck pickups range from $300 to $600 depending on volume.
If you can pay for a pickup, your booking helps fund free pickups for someone else. Every paid LoadUp customer can opt in to round up at checkout, and 100% of round-ups go directly to Freemoval’s subsidized jobs.
Book TV or electronics pickup in Indianapolis with LoadUp → Round-up option appears at checkout. Optional, opt-in only.
Rules change at city limits. If you are outside Indianapolis proper, start with the guide for your own city:
Related guides: the complete Indianapolis junk removal guide (every item type, city services, hazardous waste, and how to report dumping) and the national tv and electronics disposal guide with rules for all 117 cities we cover.
Other free removal guides for Indianapolis: mattress, couch, refrigerator, washer and dryer, furniture, dresser, bed frame and box spring, dishwasher.
Does Indianapolis pick up TVs and electronics for free?
No, by state law. Take electronics to a ToxDrop site free, or a retailer take-back.
Where can I donate a TV or electronics in Indianapolis?
Indianapolis’s donation programs accept items in good usable condition: clean upholstered furniture without significant tears or stains, working appliances less than 10 years old, mattresses in good condition (subject to program-specific rules), kitchenware, lamps, and most household goods.
How much does paid TV and electronics removal cost in Indianapolis?
Through the LoadUp marketplace, a single TV or electronics pickup in Indianapolis starts around $80 to $100 with upfront pricing, and full-truck loads run $300 to $600 depending on volume. For households who need same-day service, exceed the 2-heavy-items-per-week limit during a cleanout, can’t fit material in their weekly cart, or live in apartment buildings without included bulk service, LoadUp offers professional removal in Indianapolis with upfront pricing. Independent loaders in the marketplace handle pickup, loading, and licensed disposal.
What’s the simplest way to recycle electronics?
Best Buy in-store recycling. 1,000+ U.S. locations, accepts most electronics free at the customer service desk (limit 3 items per household per day). Computers, laptops, monitors under 32 inches, printers, small electronics, batteries, ink cartridges, and cables are free. CRT TVs and TVs over 32 inches: $30 fee each. No appointment needed.
Can I throw a TV in regular trash?
In most U.S. states, no. 25+ states (NY, CA, IL, NJ, MA, OR, WA, MN, MI, CT, MD, NC, VA, OK, and others) have e-waste laws that ban TVs from regular trash. Even in states without e-waste laws, most cities ban TVs from regular bulk pickup. Free TV recycling is available through Best Buy ($30 for CRT or over 32 in), state e-waste programs, and city drop-off sites.
How do I wipe my hard drive before recycling a computer?
Three options: (1) Software wipe, download free DBAN (Darik’s Boot and Nuke) or use built-in OS tools (Windows: Reset PC with “remove everything” + clean drive; Mac: Erase Assistant in System Settings). (2) Physical destruction, remove the hard drive and physically destroy it (drill holes, hammer). (3) Best Buy free data destruction service, included with electronics drop-off. Option 3 is easiest if you’re using Best Buy for disposal anyway.
Why are CRT TVs more expensive to recycle?
CRT (cathode ray tube) TVs contain 4 to 8 lbs of leaded glass per tube, plus phosphors and other heavy metals. Modern flat-screen TVs are dramatically less hazardous and cheaper to recycle. CRT recyclers must handle the leaded glass through specialized facilities, which costs $20 to $50 per TV. Retailer recycling fees ($30 at Best Buy) and city drop-off fees ($10 to $30) cover this cost. State e-waste programs (NY, CA, IL, others) absorb the cost through manufacturer fees on new electronics.
Is this Indianapolis page maintained?
Yes. Freemoval maintains this page as a public resource alongside the full Indianapolis guide. We update it when programs change rules, fees, or contact methods. Last updated October 2026. If you find outdated information, let us know.