Dishwasher Removal Cost: What You'll Actually Pay [2026]

The cheapest way to get rid of an old dishwasher depends on your situation. If you are replacing it with a new one, retailer haul-away is the clear winner. If you just need the old one gone, your options range from free (if you are patient) to $150+ (if you want it done fast).

Best Buy charges just $15 to haul away your old dishwasher when you purchase and have a new one delivered. Home Depot offers free haul-away for Pro members or charges up to $50 for standard customers with a new appliance purchase. Lowe's includes haul-away with their installation packages.

For standalone dishwasher removal without buying a new one, prices are higher. According to HomeGuide, hiring someone to remove an old dishwasher separately costs $50–$150 depending on whether it needs disconnection. Traditional full-service junk removal charges $89+ for dishwasher disposal with additional items at $10–$15 each.

Yes — two free options exist, but both require patience:

• •Scrap metal recyclers will pick up old dishwashers for free because the steel, copper wiring, and stainless steel interior have resale value. According to Reddit's r/Frugal community, posting a disconnected dishwasher on Facebook Marketplace or Craigslist as "free scrap metal" often gets it picked up within 24–48 hours.
• •Municipal bulk pickup programs accept old dishwashers in many cities, but wait times are 2–8 weeks and not all cities include appliances in their curbside bulk program. Check your city's public works website to confirm.

The Spruce notes that many county and city appliance recycling programs accept dishwashers at no cost, though you typically need to transport it to the recycling center yourself.

Several factors determine what you will pay to get rid of an old dishwasher:

• •Disconnection needed: If the dishwasher is still hooked up to water and electrical lines, a plumber may charge $50–$100 to disconnect it safely before it can be removed
• •Location in the home: Built-in dishwashers require pulling out from under the counter. If you can get it to the curb yourself, curbside services like Dropcurb charge $109
• •Buying a new one: Retailer haul-away with a new purchase is always cheapest ($0–$50)
• •Your city: Dump fees vary by municipality. Cities with high landfill tipping fees ($80–$120/ton) lead to higher junk removal prices
• •Additional items: Most junk removal companies offer discounts when you add more items to the same pickup. Traditional full-service junk removal charges $10–$15 per additional appliance

If you are buying a new dishwasher, always use the retailer's haul-away service. It is the cheapest option by far.

Here are practical ways to reduce your dishwasher removal cost:

• •Bundle with a new purchase: retailer haul-away is $0–$15 vs $79–$150 standalone
• •Disconnect it yourself: YouTube has step-by-step guides for disconnecting a dishwasher in 15–20 minutes. This saves $50–$100 in plumber fees
• •Post it free on Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace: scrappers pick up metal appliances within days
• •Move it to the curb yourself: curbside services like Dropcurb charge $109 because there is no heavy lifting inside your home. Full-service companies charge $150+ because they send a 2-person crew into your kitchen
• •Check your city's bulk pickup schedule: free but slow (2–8 weeks)
• •Combine multiple items: if you have other junk to remove, adding items to the same pickup is cheaper per item