Participating Oregon E-Cycles sites accept covered TVs for free recycling. Anyone can bring seven or fewer covered items at once. Confirm the site and capacity first, especially for a heavy console or tube television; home pickup is a separate question.
JunkPDX provides paid hauling with free estimates for approved items. The independent programs linked here set their own prices, acceptance rules and schedules. A JunkPDX request does not arrange collection with another provider.
Record the TV’s diagonal size, overall dimensions and approximate weight if known. Say whether it is a flat screen, tube set or console. A photo helps a collector distinguish a manageable screen from a bulky cabinet.
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Confirm the actual drop-off appointment
Use the official E-Cycles resources to locate a participant, then ask about hours, unloading assistance and large-item capacity. Explain cracked glass or exposed components before transporting a damaged set. Do not leave equipment outside a closed collection site.
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Remove accounts and personal accessories
For a smart TV, follow its manufacturer’s reset and account-removal instructions while it still works. Remove streaming devices, memory cards and personal cables you want to keep. Check a console cabinet for stored media or paperwork.
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Plan carrying and transport
A large screen needs appropriate support and a route clear of tripping hazards. Photograph stairs and narrow landings before asking for help. Arrange wall-mount removal separately when necessary; do not assume a hauling quote includes it.
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Price the alternative if you need collection
JunkPDX offers paid hauling, including a free onsite estimate. Photos support a rough range; the crew confirms the scope and you approve the price before loading. Requests are Monday–Saturday, and the pickup window needs crew confirmation.
What affects cost
No truck-size guess required.
You don’t need to choose a truck size. Show us what goes. We’ll measure the load. Descriptions and photos help us plan, but are not a final quote. Price depends on truck space, weight, access, labor and special disposal. You approve the total before loading.
Recycling is the route to investigate for an unusable set. Describe damage and confirm the site’s handling instructions instead of assuming it is suitable for donation.
What changed in Oregon E-Cycles in 2026?
The expanded program added categories including DVD players, game consoles, routers and modems. Check the current covered-device guidance when combining a TV with other electronics.
Can I include the TV stand?
Treat furniture as a separate item. Ask a recipient, recycler or hauler explicitly whether the stand is included; do not assume a TV collection program accepts it.