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Every free and paid way to get rid of a TV or electronics in St. Louis, verified October 2026.
Checked against St. Louis Refuse Division
3
large items per household during your monthly bulk week, out by 6 a.m. Monday
BOAT-E
batteries, oil, appliances, tires, and electronics are recycled in the same week
1 load
pickup-truck load per visit at a city transfer station for residents
Every route for a TV or electronics in St. Louis, checked in October 2026 against the city’s current rules and the drop-off sites named. The full St. Louis guide covers every other item.
Here is how each route works in St. Louis, starting with the city program and ending with paid pickup.
St. Louis monthly bulk and BOAT-E pickup: TVs and electronics
FreeElectronics are the E in BOAT-E: TVs and computers are recycled during your monthly bulk week at no charge.
Who qualifies: Properties served by the City of St. Louis Refuse Division (city limits only; St. Louis County has separate trash districts).
How to schedule: No appointment. Once a month, during your region's bulk week (find it at stlouis-mo.gov/my-pickup or 314-622-4800), set up to 3 large items out by 6 a.m. Monday. BOAT-E items (batteries, oil, appliances, tires, electronics) are recycled during the same bulk week. Crews have the whole week; report misses to the Citizens' Service Bureau on Friday.
Limits: Up to 3 large items per household per month. City residents can also bring one pickup-truck load to a city transfer station.
Set-out: Roll-cart homes: at the curb in front of the house. Alley-dumpster homes: in the alley directly behind the house, away from the dumpster, not blocking the alley. Never in or next to the trash container.
Donation pickup in St. Louis (usable TVs and electronics)
FreeSt. Louis’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 St. Louis: 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 St. Louis: you can start the conversation now through the For partners page.
St. Louis residents have a generous combination of free services: monthly bulk pickup organized by region, plus 12 free loads per year at the city’s two transfer stations. This page walks through every option in order from free to paid, with the specific rules that apply in St. Louis City.
The St. Louis rule for TVs and electronics: Electronics are the E in BOAT-E: TVs and computers are recycled during your monthly bulk week at no charge.
Program basics: Up to 3 large items per household per month. City residents can also bring one pickup-truck load to a city transfer station. Roll-cart homes: at the curb in front of the house. Alley-dumpster homes: in the alley directly behind the house, away from the dumpster, not blocking the alley. Never in or next to the trash container.
What the city will not take: Railroad ties, construction and remodeling debris (transfer station), household hazardous waste, and regular trash mixed with bulk.
How we checked this. The rules on this page were verified in October 2026 against: City of St. Louis Refuse Division: Bulk and BOAT-E item pickup, City of St. Louis: Residential Collection overview. Programs change; confirm fees and limits before you go.
Hazardous and regulated components in St. Louis. St. Louis Refuse Division accepts automotive batteries and motor oil at Transfer Stations free for City residents. For other household hazardous waste (paint, chemicals, pesticides), check stlouis-mo.gov for periodic HHW collection events. Several retailers 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 can’t wait for monthly bulk Monday or have construction debris not accepted by city services, LoadUp offers professional removal in St. Louis 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 St. Louis with LoadUp → Round-up option appears at checkout. Optional, opt-in only.
Rules change at city limits. If you are outside St. Louis proper, start with the guide for your own city:
Related guides: the complete St. Louis 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 St. Louis: mattress, couch, refrigerator, washer and dryer, furniture, dresser, bed frame and box spring, dishwasher.
Does St. Louis pick up TVs and electronics for free?
Yes, free, during your monthly bulk week.
Where can I donate a TV or electronics in St. Louis?
St. Louis’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 St. Louis?
Through the LoadUp marketplace, a single TV or electronics pickup in St. Louis starts around $80 to $100 with upfront pricing, and full-truck loads run $300 to $600 depending on volume. For households who can’t wait for monthly bulk Monday or have construction debris not accepted by city services, LoadUp offers professional removal in St. Louis 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 St. Louis page maintained?
Yes. Freemoval maintains this page as a public resource alongside the full St. Louis guide. We update it when programs change rules, fees, or contact methods. Last updated October 2026. If you find outdated information, let us know.