TV and Electronics Removal in Janesville, WI

Why a TV can't go out with the trash

E-Cycle Wisconsin bans covered electronic devices from landfills and incinerators, and it goes further: a landfill operator has to make a reasonable effort to pull out any TV or computer monitor with a screen of 7 inches or more that shows up in the waste and send it for recycling (Wisconsin DNR, E-Cycle Wisconsin). Janesville simply refuses TVs and electronics at the landfill gate.

Where electronics go in Rock County

• The City of Janesville's e-waste page lists Universal Recycling Technologies (2535 Beloit Ave, fees vary), Best Buy (2850 Deerfield Dr, up to two items per household per day, mostly free), Alter Metal and Stateline Recycling (neither takes TVs), Goodwill (2003 Holiday Dr, no TVs), Batteries Plus and Home Depot (city e-waste page).
• City of Milton public works, 150 Northside Dr, takes electronics from anyone during business hours through COM2 Recycling Solutions.
• Evansville's seasonal Yard Waste and E-Recycling drop site is at 465 Water St.
• Edgerton holds two e-waste collection days a year at the City Garage for residents.
• The Village of Clinton compost site on Scot Drive takes electronics during its open hours.
• In Orfordville and the Town of Janesville, Johns Disposal no longer takes electronics with bulk; it runs a paid special pickup instead.

When it makes sense to hire it out

Old tube TVs and console sets are heavy and awkward, and the recyclers above set their own fees and limits. If the TV is part of a bigger cleanout, a crew adds it to the load. If it is the only thing going, expect the single-item minimum, which national guides put at $60 to $150 (Angi, HomeAdvisor). National guides do not publish a separate electronics price, so ask for it on the quote.