Washer & Dryer Removal Cost: What You'll Actually Pay [2026]

What you pay depends on the service type and whether you are replacing the appliances or just getting rid of them.

Retailer haul-away is the cheapest option if you are buying new. Lowe's offers free haul-away with qualifying appliance purchases. Without a purchase, Lowe's charges $30 per appliance for removal. Home Depot offers similar programs, charging up to $50 per appliance for haul-away without a new purchase. The catch: you must be home during delivery, and some retailers refuse units with pest damage or that require disconnection from gas lines.

Scrap metal recyclers will often pick up washers and dryers for free because the steel, copper wiring, and motors have scrap value. According to TractorByNet forums, scrap yards pay $10-$15 per washer or dryer — meaning some scrap haulers will pick them up at no charge. Availability depends on your area and current scrap metal prices.

Self-hauling to a municipal transfer station costs $15-$40 in dump fees. Most facilities charge by weight or per item. The challenge is that washers weigh 150-200 lbs and dryers 100-150 lbs — you need a truck and help loading.

Junk removal companies charge $75-$250 for washer and dryer removal. According to Angi, appliance removal runs $100-$250 per unit for full-service pickup from inside your home. AZ Junk Butlers quotes $75-$150 for washer and dryer removal. Junk King cites $70-$205 based on Homeguide data. LoadUp charges approximately $90 for a single washer or dryer and about $117 for both units together.

1-800-GOT-JUNK does not publish washer or dryer pricing online. They charge by truck volume and require an on-site estimate. According to Tyler's Hauling, 1-800-GOT-JUNK charges around $115 for a large appliance removal. Their average job across all item types runs $240.

Yes — several free options exist:

• •Retailer haul-away with purchase: Lowe's, Home Depot, and Best Buy all offer free haul-away when you buy a replacement appliance. This is the most common way people get rid of old washers and dryers.

• •Scrap metal pickup: Many scrap recyclers offer free curbside pickup for washers and dryers because the metal inside is valuable. Search "free appliance pickup" plus your city to find local options. Services like Free Local Appliance Pickup and GA Scrap operate in multiple cities.

• •Utility company programs: Some electric and gas utilities offer free appliance recycling programs, especially for energy-inefficient models. Check with your local utility provider.

• •Donation: Habitat for Humanity ReStore and Salvation Army accept working washers and dryers. Most offer free pickup, though scheduling can take 1-2 weeks. Units must be in working condition — broken or heavily damaged appliances will be declined.

• •City bulk pickup: Some cities include appliances in their free bulk collection programs. Wait times range from 2-8 weeks depending on demand.

Several factors determine your final price:

• •Location in the home: Ground-floor units next to an exterior door are cheapest to remove. Basement washers and dryers with narrow stairways cost more — most companies charge $25-$75 extra per flight of stairs. Units already at the curb qualify for curbside services like Dropcurb at $79 flat.

• •Gas vs electric dryer: Gas dryers require disconnection from the gas line before removal. Most junk removal companies will not disconnect gas appliances due to liability. You may need a plumber ($75-$150) to disconnect first.

• •Number of units: Removing both a washer and dryer together is cheaper per unit than removing one. LoadUp charges approximately $90 for a single unit but about $117 for the pair — saving roughly $63 compared to two separate pickups.

• •Condition: Working units have more disposal options (donation, resale, scrap value). Broken units with no scrap value may incur higher disposal fees at some landfills.

• •Your city: Dump fees, labor rates, and competitor density vary by market. Dense metro areas with higher disposal costs tend to have higher removal prices.

Here is what washer and dryer removal costs across five major metro areas based on local programs and verified company pricing:

Five ways to reduce what you pay:

• •Bundle with a new purchase: If you are replacing your washer or dryer, add haul-away to your delivery order. Most retailers offer this free or for $30-$50 — far cheaper than hiring a separate removal service.

• •Call scrap recyclers first: Washers and dryers contain valuable steel and copper. Many scrap haulers will pick them up for free. Search "free appliance pickup" plus your city name.

• •Skip full-service if you can: Full-service companies send a 2-person crew into your home and charge $100-$250. If you can get the units to the curb or driveway (use an appliance dolly — available at Home Depot for about $35/day rental), curbside services like Dropcurb charge $79 flat.

• •Check utility rebate programs: Some utilities offer $25-$75 rebates for recycling old energy-inefficient washers or dryers. This can offset or eliminate removal costs.

• •Remove both at once: Getting rid of a washer and dryer together is cheaper per unit than two separate pickups with most services.