Stove & Oven Removal Cost: What You’ll Actually Pay [2026]

What you pay to get rid of an old stove depends entirely on how you do it. Here are the real costs based on verified 2026 data:

Scrap metal recyclers will often pick up old stoves for free or even pay you $10–$25 for the metal. Stoves are mostly steel, which is highly recyclable. According to First Quarter Finance, scrap yards pay $3–$17 for most large appliances. American River Junk Removal reports $10–$25 specifically for old stoves depending on size and current metal prices. Post your stove on Craigslist under "free" or "for sale" and scrappers may come get it within hours.

City bulk pickup is free in most cities for large appliances including stoves and ovens. Scottsdale, AZ offers free monthly appliance collection on the last Thursday of every month. Most cities require scheduling through 311 with wait times of 2–9 weeks. Some municipalities require gas stoves to be disconnected before pickup.

Junk removal companies charge $75–$250 for stove removal. Angi reports the average appliance removal cost at $100, with the typical range being $60–$180 per item. Yelp data shows $75–$130 for single-appliance pickup. Traditional full-service junk removal starts at $95–$100 for stove and oven disposal according to their Queens, NY pricing page. Traditional full-service junk removal lists single appliance pickup starting at $249 on their pricing page.

Gas stoves require disconnection from the gas line before removal, which can add $50–$150 to the total cost if you hire a plumber. Electric stoves simply unplug and roll out.

Dropcurb picks up a gas or electric stove from the curb for $109. However, you need to disconnect and move the stove to the curb yourself. For gas stoves, this means:

• •Turn off the gas shutoff valve behind or near the stove
• •Disconnect the flexible gas connector (wrench required)
• •Cap the open gas line with a brass cap to prevent leaks

• •If you are not comfortable disconnecting a gas line, hire a licensed plumber. Plumber rates run $60–$140 per hour according to Angi, but disconnecting a gas stove typically takes 15–30 minutes.

Full-service junk removal companies like traditional full-service junk removal require appliances to be disconnected before they arrive. They will not disconnect gas or electrical connections. Traditional full-service junk removal has the same policy.

Yes. Four free options exist for getting rid of an old stove:

• •Scrap metal recyclers: Old stoves are valuable scrap. Post on Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace under "free scrap metal" and someone will likely pick it up within 24–48 hours. Some scrap yards will even come to you for free if you have multiple metal appliances.

• •City bulk pickup: Most cities offer free curbside collection for large appliances including stoves. Schedule through 311 or your city's public works website. Wait times vary from 2–9 weeks depending on your city.

• •Retailer haul-away: When buying a new stove, retailers like Home Depot, Lowe's, and local appliance stores typically offer free haul-away of the old unit at delivery. Some charge $25–$50 for this service. Ask before purchasing.

• •Donation: Habitat for Humanity ReStore and Salvation Army accept working stoves in clean condition. Donations must be in good working order — they will not accept broken or damaged appliances. Pickup scheduling takes 3–14 days.

Several factors change what you pay to remove an old stove or oven:

• •Fuel type: Gas stoves require professional disconnection if still connected, adding $50–$150. Electric stoves unplug easily.

• •Location in your home: Full-service companies charge more to remove a stove from a second floor, basement, or tight kitchen. Stoves weigh 130–220 pounds, making stairs a significant labor factor. Dropcurb picks up a stove from the curb for $109, and you just need to get it outside.

• •Condition: Working stoves can be donated for free. Broken stoves with scrap metal value can go to recyclers for free or $10–$25. Stoves in poor condition with no scrap value cost the most to dispose of.

• •Your city: Municipal dump fees and bulk pickup availability vary. Some cities like Scottsdale offer free monthly appliance collection. Others charge $15–$50 at the transfer station.

• •Number of appliances: Removing a stove along with other appliances reduces the per-item cost at most services. At Dropcurb, each additional item on the same pickup is added at a lower add-on price: a stove and a refrigerator come to $168.

Five ways to reduce what you pay for stove disposal:

• •Check scrap value first: Old stoves are mostly steel. Scrap yards pay $10–$25 for them. If you can get the stove to the curb, post it free on Craigslist and a scrapper will often come same-day.

• •Use retailer haul-away: If you are buying a new stove, most retailers will haul the old one away at delivery for free or a small fee. Always ask before purchasing.

• •Bundle with other items: If you are removing multiple appliances during a kitchen renovation, the per-item cost drops. At Dropcurb, a stove, a refrigerator and a dishwasher picked up together come to $203.

• •Schedule city bulk pickup: Free in most cities if you can wait 2–9 weeks. Good option if you have already installed the new stove and the old one is sitting in the garage.

• •Disconnect it yourself if electric: Electric stoves simply unplug. Save $50–$150 on plumber fees by doing this step yourself. For gas stoves, only disconnect if you are comfortable working with gas valves.