If you have an old television sitting in your garage, basement, or closet, you are not alone. Millions of TVs are replaced every year as people upgrade to newer models. The problem is that you cannot simply throw a TV in the trash. Televisions contain hazardous materials like lead, mercury, and cadmium that are harmful to the environment when they end up in a landfill. In Kansas City, proper TV recycling is both easy and free when you know where to go.
Why You Cannot Throw a TV in the Trash
Televisions are classified as electronic waste, and most municipal waste services in the Kansas City metro area will not accept them with regular trash or bulk pickup. Older TVs in particular contain toxic substances sealed inside the screen and circuit boards. When these materials break down in a landfill, they can leach into soil and groundwater, creating serious environmental and public health risks.
Missouri does not currently have a statewide e-waste recycling law, which means proper TV disposal falls on the individual. Fortunately, responsible recycling options are available in the Kansas City area at no cost to you.
Where to Recycle a TV in Kansas City
Computer Recycling LLC offers free TV recycling at our facility located at 125 E 10th Ave, North Kansas City, MO 64116. We accept flat-screen televisions including LCD TVs, LED TVs, and OLED TVs of any size at no charge. Drop-off is available Monday through Friday from 8am to 3pm and Saturday from 8am to 2pm. No appointment is necessary — just drive up and our team will help you unload.
We are conveniently located just north of downtown Kansas City, easily accessible from I-35, I-29, and I-70. Whether you are coming from Overland Park, Olathe, Lee's Summit, Independence, Liberty, or anywhere else in the KC metro, we are a short drive away.
What Types of TVs Are Accepted
We accept most modern flat-screen televisions for free recycling:
- LCD TVs — all brands and sizes
- LED TVs — all brands and sizes
- OLED TVs — all brands and sizes
- Smart TVs — Samsung, LG, Sony, Vizio, TCL, Hisense, and more
- Computer monitors — flat-screen LCD and LED monitors
TVs We Do Not Accept
CRT (tube) TVs and plasma TVs are not accepted. These older television types contain high levels of lead and other hazardous materials that require specialized processing. If you have a CRT or tube TV that needs recycling, check with your local household hazardous waste facility or contact the Kansas City area recycling hotline for current options.
The Drop-Off Process
Recycling your TV at Computer Recycling LLC is simple and fast. Here is what to expect:
- Drive to our facility at 125 E 10th Ave, North Kansas City, MO 64116. Look for the Computer Recycling LLC sign.
- Pull up to the drop-off area. Our staff will greet you and direct you where to go.
- We unload your TV for you. You do not need to carry it inside. If you have other electronics to recycle at the same time, we are happy to take those too.
- That is it. No paperwork, no fees, no appointment. The entire process typically takes less than five minutes.
We also accept computers, laptops, servers, networking equipment, cell phones, printers, and most other electronics at the same time. Check our full list of accepted items if you want to bring everything at once.
Business and Bulk TV Recycling
If your business, school, or organization needs to recycle multiple TVs or monitors, we offer scheduled pickups throughout the Kansas City metro area. Our team will come to your location, load the equipment, and transport it to our facility for responsible recycling. This service is ideal for office cleanouts, property management companies, hotels, hospitals, and IT departments upgrading their displays.
Business pickups include proper documentation for your records. Schedule a pickup online or call us at (816) 295-2334 to discuss your needs.
What Happens to Your Recycled TV
When your television arrives at our facility, it goes through a responsible recycling process. Flat-screen TVs are carefully disassembled, and the components are sorted by material type. Metals, plastics, circuit boards, and glass are each sent to specialized downstream processors where they are recovered and reused in new products. Nothing goes to a landfill. We are committed to zero-landfill electronics recycling, and we maintain full compliance with all EPA and state environmental regulations.
Tips Before You Drop Off Your TV
- Remove any connected devices — Unplug streaming sticks, game consoles, or cable boxes before bringing your TV in.
- Factory reset smart TVs — If your TV has apps with logged-in accounts (Netflix, Hulu, YouTube), perform a factory reset to log out of all services.
- No need to keep the remote, cables, or stand — We accept the TV as-is, but you are welcome to bring accessories along for recycling too.
- Broken TVs are fine — Cracked screens, non-working TVs, and water-damaged units are all accepted.