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 El Monte
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.
Appliances are named in El Monte's accepted bulky list, and the hauler names stoves, washers, dishwashers, dryers, refrigerators and water heaters, so an appliance leaves on a booked bulky pickup.
City cost & eligibility
No charge. an appliance counts against the 20 free bulky items a single-family home may put out each year on the trash day, booked at least one day ahead.
When & how
Book the pickup with Valley Vista Services at least one day before the trash day and set the appliance out for that collection.
Get it ready
Empty the unit and secure or remove the doors, and ask about refrigerant handling when you book, because the city page names appliances as a bulky item without a separate cooling appliance process.
Book the bulky pickup at least one day ahead of trash day
El Monte bulky waste is collected on the normal trash day, and the pickup has to be scheduled at least one day in advance, so nothing should be sitting at the curb in the hope of a collection. A single-family home has 20 free bulky items a year, and the accepted list covers appliances, carpet rolled and tied, chairs, desks, electronics, mattresses, sofas, tables, tires and bundled tree branches.
Three carts, one holiday delay, and organics by ordinance
Every single-family home has a brown trash cart, a blue recycling cart and a green cart for green waste and food waste, collected by Valley Vista Services on the regular service day. If a collection day falls on New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving or Christmas, collection moves to the following day for the rest of that week. Organics are mandatory under the city's ordinance 3006, so green waste and food waste do not belong in the brown cart.
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 single-family household with a mattress, couch, appliance, television or another large household item that will not fit in a cart.
Cost & conditions
No charge. 20 free bulky items a year for each single-family home, collected on the normal trash day when the pickup is scheduled at least one day in advance.
Arrange it
Call Valley Vista Services at 800-442-6454 or request the pickup through the hauler's bulky item page at least one day before the trash day, and put the items out that morning.
Business waste, construction debris and hazardous waste are refused, the allowance is 20 items a year, and the collection happens on the scheduled trash day rather than on demand.
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 El Monte.
How much does appliance removal cost in El Monte?+
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 El Monte?+
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.
Will El Monte take an old refrigerator or washer?+
Yes. Appliances are named in the city's accepted bulky list, and the hauler names stoves, washers, dishwashers, dryers, refrigerators and water heaters. A single-family home books the pickup at least one day before the trash day and has 20 free bulky items a year.Official guidance
What does an appliance pickup cost in El Monte?+
No charge. an appliance counts against the 20 free bulky items a single-family home may put out each year on the trash day, booked at least one day ahead. Appliances are named in El Monte's accepted bulky list, and the hauler names stoves, washers, dishwashers, dryers, refrigerators and water heaters, so an appliance leaves on a booked bulky pickup. Book the pickup with Valley Vista Services at least one day before the trash day and set the appliance out for that collection.Official guidance
Who do I call about trash or bulky items in El Monte?+
Valley Vista Services handles the carts and bulky pickups at 800-442-6454 for both single-family and multi-family addresses, and the city's Environmental Services Division answers programme questions at 626-580-2058 and hazardous waste questions at (626) 580-2250.Official guidance
Which holidays delay collection in El Monte?+
New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. When a collection day falls on one of those holidays, collection moves to the following day for the remainder of that week, and every other day runs as normal.Official guidance
Why does El Monte require a green cart?+
The city adopted its Mandatory Organic Waste Disposal Reduction Ordinance, number 3006, in October 2021, requiring residential, commercial and multi-family premises to subscribe to the organics programme under SB 1383. Green waste and food waste go in the green cart, not the brown trash cart, and multi-family properties follow the same rule.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 El Monte. We will keep you updated from booking to the pickup photos.
