Appliance Recycling in Mobile, 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 Mobile
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 Mobile. 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 Mobile?
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 Mobile
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 Mobile?
- • 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 Mobile pick up appliances?
Junk removal in Mobile, AL starts at $79 with Dropcurb — same-day curbside pickup with instant online pricing. Mobile's residential trash collection runs every other week, and the city provides bi-weekly bulk collection free for residents. But every-other-week scheduling means 1-2 week waits for 187,000 residents.
City program details: Mobile Solid Waste Bulk Collection. Frequency: bi-weekly. Wait: 1-2 weeks. Fees: Free for residents
Mobile's residential trash collection is scheduled every other week through city services. Check cityofmobile.org for your neighborhood's pickup maps and holiday schedules. The City of Mobile also provides dead animal removal services. Garbage Assistance Services are available for qualifying residents. Delta Junk Removal (251-351-7073) is a locally-owned Mobile company praised for honest pricing and professional service — "very honest company at a modest price." BAMA Hauling & Junk Removal is the top-rated Yelp option in Mobile with fast and reliable service. Cain's Junk Removal Service is another well-reviewed local operator. Beck's Haul & Waste handles residential and commercial junk removal across Mobile County. Leytham Bros and The Movers also serve the Mobile area. Average half-truck junk removal in Mobile costs approximately $268 according to xRefer. LoadUp starts at $79/item with debris removal at $89. 1-800-GOT-JUNK Mobile charges $150-$600+ with in-person estimates.
Dropcurb picks up appliances same-day in Mobile for $104 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
Every-other-week trash. Bi-weekly bulk. Constant waits.
Mobile's residential trash runs every other week — miss your day and wait another two weeks. Bulk pickup is also bi-weekly with 1-2 week scheduling waits. For a port city with 187,000 residents and constant turnover, every-other-week service creates constant backlogs.
1-2 weeks
Bi-weekly bulk pickup wait
$268
Average half-truck junk removal cost
187K
Residents on every-other-week trash
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 Mobile residents choose Dropcurb for appliance removal
$79 same-day pickup vs. Mobile's every-other-week trash schedule and 1-2 week bulk waits. No driving to the Mobile County Landfill on Highway 43. No $268 half-truck minimums. From Historic Downtown to West Mobile — book online in 60 seconds.
Serving Historic Downtown, Spring Hill, Midtown, West Mobile, Cottage Hill in Mobile.
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