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Hazardous material

Flat-screen TVs are usually free to recycle at Best Buy and similar programs. Older CRT (tube) TVs are more heavily regulated because the glass contains 4-8 lbs of lead, and often carry a real recycling fee.

Curbside recycling?

No

TVs of any kind do not belong in curbside recycling or household trash.

Safety note

CRT (tube) televisions contain leaded glass and are classified as hazardous e-waste in most states. Only a small number of specialized recyclers in the U.S. process CRT glass, which is why CRT recycling often costs money even when flat-screen recycling is free.

How to prepare it

  • Handle CRT units carefully, the tube can implode if cracked
  • Confirm any recycling fee before dropping off a CRT TV

Retailer & manufacturer take-back programs

  • Best Buy Electronics Recycling

    Best Buy stores accept a wide range of small electronics for free recycling, with no purchase or receipt required, regardless of brand or age.

  • Texas Computer & Television Manufacturer Recycling Programs

    Texas law requires manufacturers of computer equipment and televisions sold in the state to fund a free, convenient consumer recycling program for their branded equipment, two separate programs administered by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).

Common fees

Flat screens: often free. CRT TVs: commonly $15-35, reported as high as $29.99 at Best Buy for CRTs over 32 inches, confirm current pricing before dropping one off. Texas residents also have a state-mandated free manufacturer recycling option, per TCEQ.

Quantity limits

Best Buy: limit of 3 TVs/monitors per household per day

Residency restrictions

Not confirmed

Appointment required?

Not confirmed

Transporting it safely

Transport CRT TVs upright and secured, a cracked tube can release glass and dust.

Recycling locations

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I recycle televisions & monitors?
Flat-screen TVs are usually free to recycle at Best Buy and similar programs. Older CRT (tube) TVs are more heavily regulated because the glass contains 4-8 lbs of lead, and often carry a real recycling fee.
Can televisions & monitors go in curbside recycling?
TVs of any kind do not belong in curbside recycling or household trash.
Is there a safety concern with televisions & monitors?
CRT (tube) televisions contain leaded glass and are classified as hazardous e-waste in most states. Only a small number of specialized recyclers in the U.S. process CRT glass, which is why CRT recycling often costs money even when flat-screen recycling is free.
Last verified 2026-08-13

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