How to Get Rid of an Old TV in Yonkers, NY
✓ Last verified October 24, 2026 against official Yonkers, New York and retailer sources. See sources.
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Quick answer
- Don't put a TV out with the garbage. Yonkers won't collect electronics curbside, and New York State has banned TVs from the trash since 2015.
- Drop it off at the Yonkers Recycling Center, 735 Saw Mill River Road, Monday–Saturday, 7:30 a.m.–4:15 p.m. (closed holidays). Bring ID that shows you live in Yonkers.
- For a pickup, call the Mayor's Help Line at 914-377-HELP (4357). The city's bulk page says TVs larger than 36 inches are picked up curbside by appointment only.
- The Recycling Center and home pickups are for homes and buildings of six units or less. In a larger building, use a manufacturer take-back program or a retailer.
Your options in Yonkers
Yonkers Recycling Center drop-off Free
The city encourages residents to bring electronic equipment, including TVs and computer monitors, to its Recycling Center. You must be a Yonkers resident with valid ID, and the attendant may ask for proof of residence with a matching license and vehicle registration. The center is limited to buildings of six families and under, and apartment building addresses aren't allowed. Residents can bring two loads a week (one per day) in a noncommercial car or pickup. Commercial vehicles, rented vehicles, trailers and walk-ins aren't allowed. The city doesn't list a fee for electronics.
- Address
- 735 Saw Mill River Road, Yonkers
- Hours
- Monday–Saturday, 7:30 a.m.–4:15 p.m. (closed holidays)
- Phone
- 914-377-6752
- Bring
- Valid ID showing a Yonkers address; license and registration for the vehicle if asked
Sources: City of Yonkers – Recycling Center; City of Yonkers – Refuse & Bulk Removal; City of Yonkers – Recycling & Refuse A–Z Guide (PDF)
Home pickup by appointment Free
Residents of private homes with six families or less can call the Mayor's Help Line to schedule a home pickup of TVs and other metal bulk items. The city's Refuse & Bulk Removal page says TVs larger than 36 inches are picked up curbside by appointment only. Don't put a TV at the curb without an appointment. The city doesn't list a fee for this pickup, so check with the city when you call.
- Call
- Mayor's Help Line, 914-377-HELP (4357)
- Set out
- No earlier than sundown the evening before your scheduled pickup
Sources: City of Yonkers – Garbage & Recycling; City of Yonkers – Refuse & Bulk Removal; City of Yonkers – Recycling & Refuse A–Z Guide (PDF)
Manufacturer take-back (free under NY law) Free
New York's Electronic Equipment Recycling and Reuse Act requires manufacturers to offer free, convenient recycling to most consumers. That includes individuals, and businesses with fewer than 50 full-time employees. Manufacturers can charge for premium services, such as at-home collection other than mail-back. NYSDEC lists registered manufacturers and their programs, and this is the best route if you live in a building with more than six units.
Retailers Varies
Some retailers take TVs for recycling. Best Buy's recycling page lists its TV rules and fees. NYSDEC says sites not affiliated with a manufacturer program may charge, so call before you go.
Sources: Best Buy – Electronics and Appliances Recycling; NYSDEC – Recycling Consumer Electronic Waste
Don't do this
- Don't put a TV out with your regular garbage. Yonkers doesn't collect electronics curbside.
- Don't put a TV at the curb without a pickup appointment from 914-377-HELP.
- Don't break the screen. Older CRT TVs contain lead.
Or pay someone to haul it
If you can't get it to a drop-off site, or can't wait for city pickup, a junk-removal service can take it from inside your home. Prices depend on the company, your location and the size of the load, so get a quote first. Ask whether they recycle or donate items and whether they follow Yonkers's rules, especially for electronics and paint. Another option is to hire moving helpers by the hour: they do the lifting, and with a truck they can drive it to a drop-off site. They move it where you tell them, so pick a legal destination from this guide.
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Frequently asked questions
Will Yonkers pick up a TV at the curb?
Only by appointment. Call the Mayor's Help Line at 914-377-HELP (4357). Home pickups are for private homes with six families or less. You can also drop the TV at the Recycling Center, 735 Saw Mill River Road.
Is TV recycling free in Yonkers?
The city doesn't list a fee for dropping off electronics at the Recycling Center or for a scheduled pickup. Manufacturers must offer free recycling to most consumers under NY law. Retailers may charge.
I live in a big apartment building. What can I do?
The Recycling Center doesn't allow apartment building addresses, and home pickups are for buildings of six units or less. Use a manufacturer take-back program listed by NYSDEC, or a retailer. Ask your building management too.
Sources
All checked on October 24, 2026. Rules, hours and fees change, so confirm with the source before you go.