TVs & e-waste disposal in New York
What New York says to do with TVs & e-waste, read off New York State DEC's own page on 2026-08-19.
New York's Electronic Equipment Recycling and Reuse Act makes TV recycling free for consumers — and since January 1, 2015 you cannot put covered electronics in the trash, at the curb, or in a landfill. Read from New York State DEC · checked 2026-08-19
Don't place computers, monitors and TVs in your trash, recycling bin or place them at the curb — these items require special handling and cannot be collected via your regular curbside service (Oregon DEQ).
As of January 1, 2015, consumers could no longer dispose of certain types of electronic equipment in landfills, waste-to-energy facilities, in the trash, or at curbside for trash pickup (NYSDEC).
Where to take it
Sites are listed in the New York State DEC drop-off site finder.
The statute New York cites is NYS Electronic Equipment Recycling and Reuse Act (ECL Article 27, Title 26).
Counties differ — verify with your local program.
All 50 states: How do you dispose of a TV? — the federal baseline, what happens to it, and every state's rule with the page it was read from.