Electronics Recycling in Indianapolis: TVs, Computers & E-Waste Disposal (2026)
Old electronics are the trickiest household waste in Indianapolis. They're banned from landfills (Indiana's E-Waste Recycling Act), too heavy for trash bins, and contain mercury, lead, and rare-earth metals that need certified recovery. Here's every legal option in Indy.
Indiana law
Per IC 13-20.5, TVs, computers, and monitors cannot legally go in landfill-bound trash. Free recycling is available — you just have to know where.
Free Indianapolis electronics recycling sites
- Best Buy (multiple Indy locations) — free recycling for most small electronics, $30 fee for CRT/large TVs
- Staples (Castleton, Greenwood, Avon) — free recycling for laptops, printers, batteries, cables
- RecycleForce (1125 Brookside Ave) — non-profit e-waste recycler; free residential dropoff
- Marion County Household Hazardous Waste (2700 S. Belmont Ave) — free electronics dropoff for Marion County residents on scheduled days
Why TVs and CRT monitors cost extra everywhere
Old CRT (tube) TVs and monitors contain 4–8 lbs of leaded glass. The few facilities that can responsibly recycle them charge $25–$45 per unit to cover the leaded-glass disposal cost. LCD and LED TVs are cheaper to recycle but still typically $15–$30.
| Item | Free option | Paid pickup |
|---|---|---|
| Laptop / desktop tower | Best Buy, Staples, RecycleForce | $15–$25 with other items |
| Flat-screen TV (under 55") | Best Buy ($30), RecycleForce | $45–$65 (we pickup) |
| CRT TV / tube monitor | RecycleForce | $55–$85 (we pickup) |
| Printer / fax / scanner | Staples | $25–$35 with other items |
| Cables, mice, keyboards, small electronics | Staples (free) | Bundle with other haul |
Why pay for pickup when dropoff is free?
Three reasons most Indy homeowners book a pickup instead of driving to RecycleForce: (1) they have other junk going at the same time, (2) the TV is in a finished basement and weighs 90 lbs, (3) they don't own a vehicle big enough to transport a 65" TV. If it's just one laptop, drive to Staples.
Indianapolis business e-waste pickup
Office cleanouts often include 20+ desktops, monitors, and servers. Indiana law requires businesses to use a certified e-waste recycler (R2 or e-Stewards). We deliver business e-waste to RecycleForce or All Green Electronics Recycling and provide a Certificate of Destruction for your records.
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Can I throw a TV in the trash in Indianapolis?
No. Indiana's E-Waste Recycling Act bans TVs, computers, and monitors from landfill-bound trash. Use a free dropoff (Best Buy, RecycleForce, MCHHW) or paid pickup.
Where can I recycle old computers in Indianapolis for free?
Best Buy and Staples both accept laptops and desktops free. RecycleForce on Brookside Ave accepts almost any electronic free for residential dropoff.
Will you wipe my hard drive before recycling?
We deliver computers to certified R2 facilities that perform NIST-grade data destruction. For maximum security on highly sensitive data, we recommend physically removing the drive yourself before pickup.
How much does it cost to recycle a flat-screen TV in Indy?
Free at RecycleForce dropoff. $30 at Best Buy. $45–$65 if we pick it up at your home as part of a junk haul.
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