In Jacksonville, old TVs, computers and other electronics should be recycled rather than thrown in the trash, and Duval County residents can drop them off for free at the city’s Household Hazardous Waste Facility on Commonwealth Avenue. If you have a heavy tube TV, a wall-mounted flat screen or a whole room of old electronics, a junk removal crew can carry everything out for you.
Quick answer: The City of Jacksonville’s Household Hazardous Waste Facility at 2675 Commonwealth Ave. accepts TVs (limit of three CRTs and TVs per customer), computers, monitors and other electronics, Tuesday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. St. Johns County takes electronics at its two transfer stations. For pickup from inside your home or office, call or text Cowford Can Co. at (833) 586-5255.
Why TVs and electronics need special handling
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection strongly recommends recycling unwanted electronics. Older tube TVs and monitors (CRTs) contain lead in the glass, and electronics contain metals like copper that can be recovered. DEP also notes that CRTs have become hard to recycle and that some thrift stores no longer accept them, so call ahead before you load one up.
In Jacksonville, the city says it is unlawful to place hazardous waste of any kind in the residential collection stream, and the household hazardous waste program covers large electronics. That is another reason to keep TVs and computers out of your garbage cart.
Where to take electronics in the Jacksonville area
Duval County: Household Hazardous Waste Facility
According to the city’s household hazardous waste page:
- Address: 2675 Commonwealth Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32254
- Hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Phone: (904) 387-8847
- Accepted electronics: televisions (limit three CRTs and televisions per customer), monitors, computers, printers, scanners, stereo equipment, phones, power tools and small kitchen appliances, among others.
- Businesses: the city directs businesses to other e-waste recyclers.
Neptune Beach also points residents to this facility on its hazardous waste page.
St. Johns County
The county’s drop-off locations page says obsolete electronics such as TVs, monitors, computers, printers and phones can go to the Tillman Ridge Transfer Station (3005 Allen Nease Rd.) or the Stratton Road Transfer Station (250 N. Stratton Rd.), open weekdays 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Clay and Nassau counties
Clay County lists TVs as an accepted item in its monthly on-call bulk waste pickup. Nassau County’s convenience recycling center in Callahan accepts electronics and TVs from residents; it notes tube TVs are accepted but not recycled.
Before you get rid of a computer, phone or smart TV
- Back up what you need. Photos, documents and tax records.
- Wipe or remove drives. Factory-reset phones and tablets, sign out of accounts, and wipe or pull hard drives from computers. Businesses should use a certified recycler with documented data destruction, as DEP recommends.
- Sign out of smart TVs and streaming boxes. Remove saved accounts before the TV leaves the house.
- Pull loose batteries. Lithium batteries should be handled separately. Tape the terminals if you are dropping them at a collection site.
When a pickup is easier than a drop-off
The Commonwealth Avenue facility works well if you have a car-sized load and a free weekday or Saturday. A pickup is usually easier when:
- You have an old console or projection TV, or a heavy CRT you cannot lift.
- A flat screen is wall-mounted and needs to come down.
- You are clearing out an office, a home office or a garage full of old equipment.
- You have more than three TVs, which exceeds the city facility’s per-customer limit.
How Cowford Can Co. handles TV and electronics removal
Through our Jacksonville junk removal service, our crew carries TVs, entertainment centers, computers and other electronics out of homes and businesses and hauls them for proper disposal. Electronics often come out alongside other items, so it is common to pair a TV pickup with the stand, old furniture or a garage cleanout.
For businesses replacing equipment or closing an office, our commercial junk removal guide covers how to plan a larger cleanout. If you are not sure what qualifies, see what a junk removal company can take.
Have old TVs or electronics to clear out? Call or text (833) 586-5255 or request a free quote. Cowford Can Co. serves Duval, St. Johns, Clay and Nassau counties, Monday through Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
FAQs
Can I put an old TV in my garbage cart in Jacksonville?
No. The city includes large electronics in its household hazardous waste program and says hazardous waste of any kind does not belong in residential collection. Take it to the Household Hazardous Waste Facility or schedule a pickup.
Is electronics drop-off free in Jacksonville?
The city facility serves Duval County residents, and its page lists fees only for certain liquids for non-residents and small businesses. Check the city’s household hazardous waste page for current details before you go.
Do you take old tube TVs?
Yes, send a photo so we know the size. Large console and projection TVs are heavy, so details on stairs and access help us plan.
Can you take down a wall-mounted TV?
Let us know when you book. Tell us whether the mount is staying and whether there are cables in the wall, and we will confirm what we can do.
What should I do about hard drives before pickup?
Wipe or remove drives yourself before pickup. If you need documented data destruction, use a certified electronics recycler that provides it, as Florida DEP recommends for businesses.