How to Get Rid of an Old TV in Rock County, WI
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Short answer
TVs are banned from Wisconsin landfills under E-Cycle Wisconsin, and the Janesville landfill does not accept them. The City of Janesville points residents to Universal Recycling Technologies (2535 Beloit Ave, fees vary) and Best Buy (2850 Deerfield Dr, up to two items per household per day, mostly free).
Drop-off options in the county
- Universal Recycling Technologies, 2535 Beloit Ave, Janesville. Fees vary.
- Best Buy, 2850 Deerfield Dr, Janesville. Up to two items per household per day, mostly free.
- Alter Metal and Stateline Recycling take electronics but not TVs; Goodwill takes no TVs.
- City of Milton public works, 150 Northside Dr, through COM2 Recycling Solutions, open to anyone.
- Evansville's seasonal Yard Waste and E-Recycling site, 465 Water St.
- Edgerton's two resident e-waste events a year at the City Garage.
- Village of Clinton compost site, 100 Scot Drive, during open hours.
Source for the Janesville list: City of Janesville e-waste page.
Big and old TVs
Tube TVs and console sets are heavy and awkward to carry. If it is going with other junk, a crew adds it to the load and takes it to a recycler; national guides put a single-item pickup at $60 to $150.
Quick answers
Can I throw a TV away in Janesville?
No. TVs are banned from Wisconsin landfills, and the Janesville landfill does not accept TVs or electronics.
Where can I recycle a TV in Janesville?
The city lists Universal Recycling Technologies at 2535 Beloit Ave (fees vary) and Best Buy at 2850 Deerfield Dr (up to two items per household per day, mostly free).
Rather not haul it yourself?
Tell us what needs to go and where. A local crew sorts the recycling, donation and landfill streams for you and replies with a price first.