Monitor Recycling Monitors
Responsible monitor recycling for homes and businesses. LCD/LED monitors are free. CRT (tube-style) monitors are no longer accepted.
EverTrade Electronics accepts flat-panel monitors for recycling. Flat-panel LCD and LED monitors are free to recycle, they contain valuable materials like aluminum, copper, and indium that we recover. Older CRT (tube-style) monitors are no longer accepted; for those, refer to the Texas Recycles Computers manufacturer program or your city or county household hazardous waste (HHW) program. Whether you are upgrading one desk monitor or retiring hundreds from an office, we handle it all.
What Monitors We Accept
LCD Monitors
All LCD flat-panel monitors, any size, any brand, FREE
LED Monitors
All LED-backlit monitors including ultrawide and curved, FREE
Touch Screens
Interactive displays, POS terminals, and touchscreen monitors
Commercial Displays
Digital signage, conference room displays, and video walls
Monitor Stands
Monitor arms, stands, and mounting hardware
Why Recycle Monitors?
- Older LCD monitors use CCFL backlights that contain mercury and need careful handling
- Monitor plastics, metals, and glass can all be recovered for manufacturing
- Circuit boards inside every monitor carry copper and other recoverable metals
- Texas law requires computer makers to take back their own brand of consumer monitors free of charge (Texas Recycles Computers)
How It Works
1. Contact Us
Call, text, or fill out our contact form. For businesses, we can schedule a pickup.
2. Drop Off or Pickup
Bring items to our Sugar Land facility or we pick up for bulk business loads.
3. We Handle the Rest
Disassembly, sorting, and responsible recycling, we take care of everything.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is monitors recycling really free?
Yes! Dropping off monitors at EverTrade Electronics is free. Just drive up during business hours, no appointment needed. Businesses can schedule quoted on-site pickup for qualifying pallet-size loads or larger.
Do you accept broken monitors?
Absolutely. We accept monitors in any condition, working, broken, water-damaged, cracked screens, or missing parts. There is still value in the materials.
What happens to my monitors after drop-off?
Working items may be routed to reuse. Non-working items are disassembled and sorted for material recovery, metals, plastics, and circuit boards are each processed separately.
Related Services
Related Glossary Terms
E-Waste
Electronic waste (e-waste) is any unwanted electronic device or accessory. Examples include computers, monitors, phones, printers, and cables.
ProcessesMaterial Recovery
Material recovery separates useful raw materials from recycled electronics. These materials can include gold, silver, palladium, copper, aluminum, and plastic.
ComplianceTCEQ Reporting
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) oversees electronic waste management in Texas. Registered recyclers may have to report volumes and final destinations.
Ready to Recycle Your Monitors?
Free drop-off. On-site business pickup for qualifying loads. Zero hassle.