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TV & electronics disposal in Chicago, IL
Last checked: 2026-10-24 against the official sources below.
Short answer: NOT collected by Bulky Item Pick Up. Drop off free at the City's HCCRF.
What the official sources say about this item
- The City's official recycling guide states Bulky Item Pick Up is not for TVs or computer equipment.
- TVs and computer equipment can be recycled free at the Household Chemicals & Computer Recycling Facility (HCCRF), 1150 N. North Branch St.
- HCCRF hours: Tuesday 7 a.m.-12 p.m., Thursday 2-7 p.m., first Saturday of each month 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Residential only; do not leave items outside.
- The City's guide also mentions retailer recycling (a fee may apply for TVs at some retailers); confirm with the retailer.
How to arrange it
- No booking: bring the TV to the HCCRF during open hours. Check the City's HCCRF page for schedule changes before you go.
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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