Appliance Recycling in Birmingham, Alabama
Starting at $79. Additional items from $19.
Getting rid of an old refrigerator, washer, dryer, or stove comes down to five options: city bulk pickup (free but restricted), retailer haul-away (free–$50 with a new purchase), self-haul to a recycling center ($30–80), curbside pickup through Dropcurb ($104, same day), or traditional junk removal ($200–600+). Appliance disposal is more regulated than furniture because of refrigerants, oils, and heavy metals.
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How appliance removal works in Birmingham
Curb it
Place your appliance at the curb, driveway, or alley. No wrapping, no disassembly.
Book it
Select your item, see the exact price ($104), and pick your day. 60 seconds.
Gone
A local insured hauler picks it up same-day in Birmingham. You get a text when it's done.
No strangers in your home. No scheduling a 4-hour window. No being home.
How much does appliance removal cost in Birmingham?
Appliance removal costs $104 through Dropcurb — that's the $79 pickup fee plus a $25 appliance recycling fee. Each additional appliance is +$54 ($29 add-on + $25 recycling). A washer/dryer set costs $158 total. Heavy appliances like refrigerators and stoves start at $134 ($109 heavy pickup + $25 recycling). Traditional companies charge $200–$600+ for appliance removal because of the weight and disposal requirements.
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Traditional junk removal (1-800-GOT-JUNK, LoadUp): $150–$600+
5 ways to get rid of an appliance in Birmingham
Compared by cost, speed, and effort — pick the right option for your situation.
How to prepare your appliance for pickup
- ✓ Place appliance at the curb or garage apron. Disconnect from power and water lines first. Tape doors shut on washers and dryers.
- ✓ Place at curb, driveway, or alley
- ✓ No need to be home
When do you need appliance removal in Birmingham?
- • New appliance arriving and old one needs to go
- • Remodeling kitchen or laundry room
- • Landlord replacing tenant appliances
- • Old appliance broke down and isn't worth repairing
Does Birmingham pick up appliances?
Junk removal in Birmingham, AL starts at $79 with Dropcurb — same-day curbside pickup with instant online pricing. Birmingham's DPW oversees Waste Management for ~70,000 households with twice-monthly bulk trash and brush collection. Mt. Olive Landfill accepts residential loads at $20/load (debit/credit only, no cash, bagged trash, 12 bags max).
City program details: Bulk Trash and Brush Collection. Frequency: Twice monthly per neighborhood. Wait: 2-3 weeks between scheduled pickups. Fees: Free service
Birmingham's Department of Public Works oversees Waste Management for approximately 70,000 residential households. Bulk Trash and Brush Collection runs twice monthly per neighborhood — free but with 2-3 week waits between pickups. Mt. Olive Landfill charges $20 per load for residents (debit/credit only, no cash). Rules: all trash must be bagged, maximum 12 bags per trip. SA Recycling accepts scrap metal at various Birmingham locations. Alabama Junk offers 8 transparent price points from $106 (minimum) to $698 (full truck), covering the full spectrum of job sizes. J&R Junk Wranglers is a local company handling residential and commercial cleanouts. Racoon's Junk Removal serves the Birmingham metro with affordable pricing. Down South Junk Removal specializes in hot tub removal and large-item disposal. Joseph's Junk Removal uses a sliding scale pricing model. Junk King Birmingham/Alabaster offers eco-friendly volume-based pricing. McPherson Hauling operates in the greater Birmingham area. Budget Dump and Overflow Carriage provide dumpster rentals and hauling. College Hunks Hauling Junk operates in Vestavia Hills/Birmingham with full-service junk and moving. Average Birmingham junk removal costs $226-$248 per job.
Dropcurb picks up appliances same-day in Birmingham for $104 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
Twice monthly bulk for 70,000 households. 2-3 week waits.
Birmingham's DPW and Waste Management serve ~70,000 households with twice-monthly bulk collection — but 2-3 week waits between pickups are standard. Mt. Olive Landfill charges $20/load with a 12-bag limit (debit only). With UAB's 23,000 employees and constant medical district turnover, twice-monthly doesn't cut it.
2-3 weeks
Between twice-monthly bulk pickups
$226-$248
Average local junk removal cost
70K
Households sharing twice-monthly service
What happens to your appliance after pickup
Appliances are recycled at licensed facilities that specialize in handling refrigerants, compressor oils, and heavy metals. Refrigerators and freezers undergo certified Freon recovery before processing — the $25 recycling fee covers this. Steel, copper, aluminum, and other metals are separated and sent to scrap processors. Compressors, motors, and wiring are individually processed. Appliances in working condition may be refurbished and resold or donated to organizations like Habitat for Humanity ReStore.
Why Birmingham residents choose Dropcurb for appliance removal
$79 same-day pickup vs. Birmingham's 2-3 week wait for twice-monthly bulk collection. No driving to Mt. Olive Landfill ($20/load, debit only, 12 bags max). No $106-$698 truck estimates. From Five Points South to Crestwood — book online in 60 seconds.
Serving Five Points South, Highland Park, Avondale, Mountain Brook border, UAB Medical District, Southside, and 2 more neighborhoods in Birmingham.
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