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TV & electronics disposal in Washington, DC
Last checked: 2026-10-28 against the official sources below.
Short answer: Not taken in bulk pickup or at Fort Totten; recycle it free at a DPW Special Waste Collection Event.
What the official sources say about this item
- Electronics and televisions are on DPW's unacceptable bulk items list, and Fort Totten doesn't take them.
- Covered electronic equipment is banned from the trash in DC.
- DPW's Special Waste Collection Events accept TVs, computers and monitors, printers and other electronics; registration is free and required.
- Events are for DC residents only. Bring proof of residency and your Eventbrite registration; no entry after 2 p.m.
How to arrange it
- Register for a Special Waste Collection Event on Eventbrite through DPW's HHW and e-cycling page, or look for other options through the eCYCLE DC program.
Rules change, and where a source is unclear we say so. Confirm with the city (311) before setting anything out.
Paid option: junk removal
Not eligible for city pickup (for example, a larger apartment building) or need it gone sooner? A private junk removal service can haul items from inside your home for a fee. [Partner link not yet active]
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