The old fridge, washer or dryer, off your list and gone from the curb. See your exact price, book by 2pm for same-day pickup and get updates along the way.
A replacement is on its way. A broken washer is taking up space. Or the old fridge is the last thing left before a move. Give that appliance its own pickup plan, with a price you can see and a day you can choose.
Your appliance. Your exact price.
Choose the unit you have and see its price online. Add a washer and dryer separately to see the total for both.
A pickup day that fits your plan.
Book by 2pm local time for same-day pickup, where available, or choose a future date at checkout.
Know when it is gone.
Get a confirmation, a text before arrival and pickup photos when it is done. Follow along on your pickup page.
Every appliance has its own catalog choice and price. Add only the items you want taken away, then review the exact total before booking.
Laundry appliances
Front-load and top-load washing machines use the washing machine choice. Add the dryer separately. Contact us about a single combined laundry unit or a stack that still needs separating.
Fridges and freezers
Choose Refrigerator for a full-size household fridge. Mini fridges and separate freezers have their own choices. Contact us first if the model or refrigerant needs checking.
Kitchen appliances
Stoves, dishwashers and microwaves are available in All appliances. Built-in units must already be detached and outside. Send a photo if your appliance does not match a listed choice.
Appliance removal prices in Downey
First item / additional item
Refrigerator$109 / $59
Washing machine$109 / $59
Dryer$109 / $59
Mini fridge$79 / $29
Freezer$109 / $59
Stove / oven$109 / $59
Dishwasher$109 / $35
Microwave$79 / $19
The highest first-item price applies once. Every remaining item uses its additional-item price. Loading, transportation and disposal are included. Applicable sales tax is shown before payment.
We handle loading and haul-away from your accessible outdoor spot. Arrange any indoor carrying, uninstallation and utility disconnection before pickup.
You can book before the appliance is outside. Plan the disconnection and move first, then have it ready by the time shown for your pickup.
Your place. One easy pickup plan.
A house, a condo or an apartment. Choose an accessible outdoor spot that works for your property. You arrange the move outside; we take it from there.
Have the appliance safely disconnected from power, water and gas, as applicable. Use a qualified professional for gas, hardwired or plumbing connections when needed.
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Empty it and arrange outdoor access
Remove food, clothes and other contents. Have the appliance at an accessible ground-level outdoor spot by your pickup readiness time, with a clear path and permission to use the space.
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Show us the right appliance
Add a location photo and a note about the entrance or outdoor area. Keep any appliances that are staying separate from the items you booked.
You’re in the loop. Until it’s gone.
Confirmation when you book. A heads-up before arrival. Photos when it’s done.
Refrigerators, washers, dryers and other appliances
Accepted with preparation
Major appliances go out with the same Athens bulky item request, which the city's guide describes as removing bulky items such as major appliances and furniture. The pickup takes up to five items and has to be scheduled in advance.
City cost & eligibility
No charge. Free to single-family residents through the city's Athens franchise, with up to five items per pickup; multi-family customers can have items picked up for a fee and should confirm the charge with Athens at 888-336-6100.
When & how
Request the pickup at athensservices.com or on the Athens bulky item line at (562) 259-1239 extension 3, and list the appliance with its type.
Get it ready
Empty the appliance before it goes out, keep it out of the barrel, and describe a refrigerated unit when you book so the hauler brings the right equipment.
Barrels go to the curb the night before the service day or by 6 a.m. on the day itself. Athens observes New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day, and a holiday creates a one-day delay in collection, while a holiday that falls on a Saturday or Sunday does not delay service. The black barrel is for landfill material, the blue for clean recyclables and the green for organics including untreated wood and food scraps.
A bulky pickup is a scheduled request, not a set out
Bulky items are collected by Athens Services on request, up to five items in a single pickup, and they have to be scheduled in advance with every item listed. The request is made online at athensservices.com or by leaving a message on the Athens bulky item line at (562) 259-1239 extension 3, and a multi-family household should confirm the fee for the same service. Bulky items never go in a barrel.
Use a permitted, accessible outdoor spot. Arrange the move out of your home, keep shared access clear and follow your confirmation’s readiness instructions. Check with your building about access or staging limits before booking.
A Downey household with a couch, a mattress, a box spring, carpet, an appliance or bundled yard trimmings that will not fit a barrel.
Cost & conditions
No charge. Free to single-family residents through the city's Athens franchise with up to five items per pickup; multi-family customers can have items picked up for a fee and should confirm the charge with Athens at 888-336-6100.
Arrange it
Schedule the pickup online at athensservices.com or by leaving a message on the Athens bulky item line at (562) 259-1239 extension 3, and list each item to be collected.
The pickup is limited to five items, and batteries, paint, chemicals, automotive parts, construction material, electronic waste, tires, medical waste and fluorescent bulbs are not part of it.
Selected customer reviews. Counts checked September 2026.
Before you book
A few things worth knowing.
Appliance removal, from choosing your item to pickup day in Downey.
How much does appliance removal cost in Downey?+
A full-size household refrigerator is $109 as a single item. A washing machine is $109, and a dryer is $109. Other appliances have their own catalog prices. Choose each item to see your exact total before booking; disposal and recycling costs are included in the item price.
Can I get same-day appliance pickup in Downey?+
Book by 2pm at your pickup address for same-day pickup, where available. Checkout shows the dates you can choose. Your pickup is scheduled for a day rather than an exact arrival appointment, and we text you before arrival. Have the appliance disconnected and ready outside by your pickup readiness time.
Can you take a washing machine and dryer in one pickup?+
Yes. Add one Washing machine and one Dryer so both units are included in the price. They are separate items, even when you bought them as a set. If yours is a single combined unit or the machines still need to be unstacked, contact us before booking to confirm the scope.
Will you disconnect my appliance or carry it out?+
Dropcurb picks up appliances that are already disconnected and accessible outside at ground level. Arrange uninstallation, utility disconnection and indoor carrying before pickup. Use a qualified professional for gas, hardwired or plumbing connections when needed. We handle loading and haul-away from the outdoor pickup spot.
Can I book if the delivery company did not take my old appliance?+
Yes. Dropcurb pickup is separate from buying or installing a replacement, so you can book removal on its own. Select the old appliance, choose a pickup day and arrange for it to be disconnected and accessible outside. If your new delivery is still ahead, confirm the retailer’s haul-away arrangements before booking a separate pickup.
Does the Downey bulky pickup take appliances?+
Yes. The city's guide says Athens removes bulky items such as major appliances and furniture by request, and the bulky request allows up to five items in one pickup. Book it online at athensservices.com or by leaving a message on the Athens bulky item line at (562) 259-1239 extension 3.Official guidance
Who collects trash in Downey?+
Athens Services collects residential solid waste, recycling and yard waste under an exclusive franchise with the city, and the city's Public Works Department answers program questions at 562-904-7102. Athens customer care is 888-336-6100, and bulky item requests go to athensservices.com or the bulky item line at (562) 259-1239 extension 3.Official guidance
What counts as a bulky item in Downey?+
Furniture, mattresses, box springs, carpet, and bundled yard trimmings no longer than four feet and no more than two feet in diameter. Residents can have up to five items collected per pickup, the pickup is free for single-family residents, and it has to be scheduled online or by leaving a message on the Athens bulky item line.Official guidance
What should I do about junk dumped in the alley?+
Report it to the city at 562-904-7194 or through the Downey App, because illegally dumped material is not part of the bulky pickup. The city publishes a fine schedule for illegal dumping, and a bulky item that belongs to your own household is booked with Athens instead.Official guidance
Where can I take used motor oil and filters?+
The city lists several state certified drop-off centers where residents can recycle used motor oil and filters free, including two Auto Zone stores, two Jiffy Lube shops, an O'Reilly Auto Parts and a Pep Boys on Paramount Boulevard, Firestone Boulevard and Lakewood Boulevard. Place the oil in a clean container, never in metal cans or bottles that held bleach, cleaners, paint or other automotive fluids, and confirm the center's hours and limits directly.Official guidance
One less thing on your list
Put the old appliance on its way out.
Choose your appliance to see the price for pickup in Downey. We will keep you updated from booking to the pickup photos.
