How much does TV disposal cost in the UK? (2026 guide)

Updated 6 November 2026 · By the TV Disposal team

Short answer: In 2026, having a single flat screen TV collected and recycled in the UK usually costs £25 to £60, and an old CRT TV usually costs £30 to £70 because of its weight. Council bulky waste collections that include a TV usually cost £15 to £60 depending on the area. Taking a TV to your local household waste recycling centre is free.

Typical prices

Option	Typical UK price (2026)
Household waste recycling centre drop-off	Free
Retailer take-back when buying a new TV	Free to about £30
Council bulky waste collection	£15 to £60
Private collection, single flat screen TV	£25 to £60
Private collection, old CRT TV	£30 to £70
Each additional TV in the same collection	£10 to £25
Wall-mounted TV removal including bracket	£20 to £50 extra

These are typical guide prices. Your actual price depends on the size and type of TV, where it is in the property, whether it is wall mounted, how many items you have and where in the UK you are.

What affects the price

Size and weight, especially for CRT and plasma TVs
Stairs, lifts and how far the TV has to be carried
Wall-mounted TVs and bracket removal
Number of TVs and other electricals collected together
Collection date and time

Cheapest ways to get rid of a TV

If you can transport it yourself, a household waste recycling centre is free. If you are buying a new TV, ask the retailer about take-back. A paid collection makes sense when the TV is heavy, wall mounted, upstairs, or you have no suitable car.

How to get an accurate price

Send the number of TVs, their approximate screen sizes and types, where they are in the property and whether any are wall mounted. That is enough for a fixed price in most cases.