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TV & electronics disposal in Philadelphia, PA
Last checked: 2026-10-24 against the official sources below.
Short answer: Flat-screen TVs: Bulk Collection appointment. Electronics also accepted at Sanitation Convenience Centers.
What the official sources say about this item
- Bulk Collection accepts flat-screen TVs by appointment.
- Electronics are not accepted at the curb on regular trash day.
- Sanitation Convenience Centers accept electronics (proof of Philadelphia residency required).
- The City pages reviewed do not specifically address older CRT (tube) TVs in Bulk Collection; a convenience center is the safer option, but confirm with Philly311.
How to arrange it
- Schedule at bulkcollection.phila.gov or via Philly311; label with your 4-letter Pickup Code; set out the evening before and by 7 a.m.
- Or drop off at a convenience center, Mon-Sat 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
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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