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Every free and paid way to get rid of a TV or electronics in McAllen, verified October 2026.
Checked against McAllen Public Works
Monthly
brush and bulky week by zone (four zones), set out before Monday of your week
1 week
earliest set-out before your zone's collection date
5 tires
per month per resident at the Recycling Center, 4101 N. Bentsen Rd, free with a water bill
Every route for a TV or electronics in McAllen, checked in October 2026 against the city’s current rules and the drop-off sites named. The full McAllen guide covers every other item.
Here is how each route works in McAllen, starting with the city program and ending with paid pickup.
McAllen monthly brush and bulky collection: TVs and electronics
Not collectedElectronics are not collected during brush and bulky pickup. Hidalgo County and retailer take-back programs handle e-waste; call 956-681-4050 for current options.
Why: Hazardous materials, construction debris, tires, and electronics are not collected during brush and bulky pickup. The Recycling Center on North Bentsen takes tires (5 a month) and appliances from residents.
Donation pickup in McAllen (usable TVs and electronics)
FreeSchedules free pickup for usable furniture and large items. Schedule online at satruck.org.
Multiple Rio Grande Valley locations including McAllen.
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 McAllen: 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 McAllen: you can start the conversation now through the For partners page.
McAllen, Texas serves a rapidly growing Rio Grande Valley metro with a monthly zone-based Brush and Bulky Trash Collection system and a year-round free drop-off site for residents. The zone system means each part of the city gets bulky pickup once per month on a rotating schedule. A free residential drop-off site at 4101 N. Bentsen Rd accepts large items, tires, and metals year-round for residents with a water bill. This guide covers every disposal option for McAllen city residents.
The McAllen rule for TVs and electronics: Electronics are not collected during brush and bulky pickup. Hidalgo County and retailer take-back programs handle e-waste; call 956-681-4050 for current options.
What the city will not take: Hazardous materials, construction debris, tires, and electronics are not collected during brush and bulky pickup. The Recycling Center on North Bentsen takes tires (5 a month) and appliances from residents.
How we checked this. The rules on this page were verified in October 2026 against: McAllen Public Works: Residential Garbage Service and drop-off site, City of McAllen: Recycling Center bulky waste drop-off (tires, appliances), McAllen Public Works brush and bulky schedule reminder (zone rules). Programs change; confirm fees and limits before you go.
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 McAllen households who need same-day or in-home pickup, crew labor, or faster service than city programs allow, LoadUp connects you with independent loaders in the McAllen area.
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 McAllen with LoadUp → Round-up option appears at checkout. Optional, opt-in only.
Rules change at city limits. If you are outside McAllen proper, start with the guide for your own city:
Related guides: the complete McAllen 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 McAllen: mattress, couch, refrigerator, washer and dryer, furniture, dresser, bed frame and box spring, dishwasher.
Does McAllen pick up TVs and electronics for free?
No. Retailer take-back or a county e-waste event.
Where can I donate a TV or electronics in McAllen?
Schedules free pickup for usable furniture and large items. Schedule online at satruck.org.
How much does paid TV and electronics removal cost in McAllen?
Through the LoadUp marketplace, a single TV or electronics pickup in McAllen starts around $80 to $100 with upfront pricing, and full-truck loads run $300 to $600 depending on volume. For McAllen households who need same-day or in-home pickup, crew labor, or faster service than city programs allow, LoadUp connects you with independent loaders in the McAllen area.
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 McAllen page maintained?
Yes. Freemoval maintains this page as a public resource alongside the full McAllen guide. We update it when programs change rules, fees, or contact methods. Last updated October 2026. If you find outdated information, let us know.