Manitowoc, WI · the Lakeshore

TV & Electronics Disposal in Manitowoc, WI

The old television in the basement is not going anywhere on its own. Wisconsin banned electronics from its landfills years ago, so the garbage crew will not take it, and a 200-pound rear-projection set from 2004 is not something you carry out alone.

We pick it up from wherever it sits and route it to certified electronics recycling — which is where it legally has to go anyway.

Why the trash will not take it

Wisconsin’s electronics disposal ban covers televisions, computers, monitors, printers, and a long list of similar devices. The reason is what is inside them: older CRT televisions and monitors contain several pounds of leaded glass, and flat screens contain small amounts of mercury in their backlights.

That is also why the free curbside options ran out. Certified recyclers have to handle those materials properly, and that handling costs money — which is where the small recycling surcharge on electronics comes from.

What we take

• Televisions of every kind — CRT, plasma, LCD, LED, and projection sets
• Desktop computers, laptops, tablets, and monitors
• Printers, scanners, copiers, and fax machines
• Stereo equipment, speakers, receivers, and DVD or VCR players
• Game consoles, routers, modems, and cables
• Microwaves, and small appliances with a cord
• Office electronics from a business clearout

Wipe your data first

We do not wipe hard drives, and you should not assume any recycler will. If a computer, phone, or external drive is going out, sign out of your accounts and erase or physically remove the drive before pickup day.

It takes ten minutes and it is the one part of this job nobody else can do for you.

The old projection set in the basement

Rear-projection and large CRT televisions are the most common electronics call we get, and for good reason — they are heavy, awkward, and usually at the bottom of a staircase. A 60-inch projection set can weigh 200 pounds with the weight all in the cabinet.

This is a two-person carry, not a favour to ask of a neighbour. It is a normal pickup for us.

What Electronics Disposal Costs in Manitowoc

These are typical ranges for the Manitowoc area, not a quote. Electronics carry a recycling surcharge, usually $20–30 per item, because Wisconsin law requires certified e-waste recycling. Adding electronics to a larger pickup is always cheaper than a single-item trip. Every job is confirmed with a firm price on arrival.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I put a TV in the trash in Wisconsin?

No. Wisconsin bans televisions, computers, monitors, and similar electronics from landfills and incinerators, so they cannot go out with household trash. They have to go to a certified recycler.

Why is there a fee to recycle a TV?

Certified recyclers charge to handle leaded glass in older sets and mercury in flat-screen backlights. That handling cost is passed along as a small per-item surcharge, usually $20–30.

Do you erase hard drives?

No. Erase or remove the drive yourself before pickup. For business equipment, use a certified data-destruction service before we arrive.

Do you take microwaves and small appliances?

Yes. Microwaves and most small appliances with a cord can go on the same pickup as the electronics.