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Does Best Buy Recycle TVs in Colorado?
Short answer: yes — but unlike computers and phones, a TV isn’t free. Here’s exactly what Best Buy charges to recycle a TV in Colorado, the limits, and the cheaper (or easier) alternatives.
Best Buy runs one of the most convenient electronics take-back programs in the country — and in Colorado, it’s especially useful because it’s illegal to throw a TV in the trash here. But TVs are the one category Best Buy charges for, so it pays to know the details before you load one in the car.
Yes — but TVs carry a fee
Best Buy will recycle a TV, but it’s not part of their free program. In Colorado, expect a recycling fee of about $29.99 per TV or monitor, paid in-store. Computers, laptops, phones, tablets, cables, and most small electronics are still taken free (typically up to three items per household per day, any brand). The TV fee covers the extra cost of safely processing the screen — especially old CRT (tube) TVs, which contain several pounds of leaded glass.
Best Buy’s in-store recycling is for TVs up to a certain size — very large sets often aren’t accepted at the counter. Check your local store’s current limit before you haul a big screen down there, and bring it during store hours.
Why you can’t just trash it in Colorado
Under Colorado’s Electronic Recycling Jobs Act (SB12-133), it’s been illegal since 2013 to landfill TVs, computers, monitors, and other electronics anywhere in the state — for households and businesses alike. So a TV can’t go to the curb; it has to be recycled somewhere. Best Buy is one option; here are the others.
Got a pile of old TVs, or one too big for the store?
The alternatives to Best Buy
| Where | TV cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Best Buy | ~$29.99 | Convenient; size-limited; computers/phones free |
| Denver E-cycle Coupon → Blue Star Recyclers | Per-lb, offset by $25 city coupon | Certified recycler; takes big/multiple TVs |
| Certified recycler (Metech, Techno Rescue) | Small fee for TVs | Free for most other electronics |
| Same-day junk pickup | Flat fee | Best for multiple TVs, big screens, or a whole cleanout |
If you’ve just got one manageable TV, Best Buy is simple. If you’ve got a garage full of old sets, an oversized console TV, or you’re clearing out an office or estate, a single sorted pickup usually beats multiple $30 counter trips — see our full guide to recycling electronics in Denver for every route.
Wipe your data first
If the device has a hard drive (a smart TV can store your streaming logins), sign out of your accounts and factory-reset it before it leaves your hands. For computers, back up, sign out, and wipe or remove the drive — and for anything sensitive, use a recycler certified R2 or e-Stewards.
Best Buy TV recycling FAQs
Does Best Buy take TVs for free?
No — TVs and monitors carry a recycling fee of about $29.99 each in Colorado. Computers, phones, tablets, and most small electronics are taken free, usually up to three items per household per day.
How much does Best Buy charge to recycle a TV?
Around $29.99 per TV or monitor in Colorado, paid in-store. The fee reflects the cost of safely processing screens, especially old leaded-glass CRT tube TVs.
Is there a size limit on TVs at Best Buy?
Yes — in-store recycling is limited to TVs up to a certain size, and very large sets often aren’t accepted. Check your local store’s current limit first. For oversized or multiple TVs, a junk-removal pickup is easier.
Can I just throw my old TV in the trash in Colorado?
No. Colorado’s SB12-133 has banned electronics — including TVs — from landfills since 2013. It has to be recycled through Best Buy, a certified recycler, the city’s E-cycle program, or a hauler.
What’s the cheapest way to get rid of several TVs?
For one TV, Best Buy’s ~$30 fee is simple. For several TVs, a big screen, or a full cleanout, a single same-day pickup that sorts everything to certified recyclers usually costs less than multiple counter trips.
Clearing out old TVs?
Same-day TV and electronics pickup across the Denver metro — old CRTs, flat screens, monitors, and the whole garage or office. We sort e-waste to certified recyclers so it’s handled legally. Free quote, flat price up front.