Harmless while intact, computer and television screens, or “CRTs”, contain about 5lbs of lead and are banned from landfills and incinerators in MA. If your computer or television still works, think about donating it!  Many organizations have established programs to transform old or surplus computer and peripheral equipment into functional and useful computer systems for non-profit agencies and persons with low income.

Donation / Recycling options:

1. Does it work? Donate it! Click here.
2. The City will pick up one computer monitor or television per household per week.
3. SONY products: bring to Somerville Transfer Station, 10 Poplar St., Somerville, MA 02143.
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4. For more information about computer recycling in MA click here.
   
   

For City pick-up...
Diagonal Screen Length More Than 20"	Diagonal Screen Length 20" or Less
For televisions and computer monitors with a diagonal screen length of more than 20", call (617) 349-4800 or visit the DPW at 147 Hampshire St. to purchase a sticker ($20, $15 for seniors) and schedule a Thursday pick up before putting your television or computer at the curb.	On your regular collection day, the City will pick up one television or computer monitor with a diagonal screen length of 20" or less per week per household. You may also put out hard drives, keyboards, mice, and printers 40 lbs or less. Click here for a collection route map.
You may also put out hard drives, keyboards, mice, and printers 40 lbs or less. Click here for a collection route map.