Appliance Recycling in Irvine, California
Starting at $79. Additional items from $19.
Getting rid of an old refrigerator, washer, dryer, or stove comes down to five options: city bulk pickup (free but restricted), retailer haul-away (free–$50 with a new purchase), self-haul to a recycling center ($30–80), curbside pickup through Dropcurb ($104, same day), or traditional junk removal ($200–600+). Appliance disposal is more regulated than furniture because of refrigerants, oils, and heavy metals.
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How appliance removal works in Irvine
Curb it
Place your appliance at the curb, driveway, or alley. No wrapping, no disassembly.
Book it
Select your item, see the exact price ($104), and pick your day. 60 seconds.
Gone
A local insured hauler picks it up same-day in Irvine. You get a text when it's done.
No strangers in your home. No scheduling a 4-hour window. No being home.
How much does appliance removal cost in Irvine?
Appliance removal costs $104 through Dropcurb — that's the $79 pickup fee plus a $25 appliance recycling fee. Each additional appliance is +$54 ($29 add-on + $25 recycling). A washer/dryer set costs $158 total. Heavy appliances like refrigerators and stoves start at $134 ($109 heavy pickup + $25 recycling). Traditional companies charge $200–$600+ for appliance removal because of the weight and disposal requirements.
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Traditional junk removal (1-800-GOT-JUNK, LoadUp): $150–$600+
5 ways to get rid of an appliance in Irvine
Compared by cost, speed, and effort — pick the right option for your situation.
How to prepare your appliance for pickup
- ✓ Place appliance at the curb or garage apron. Disconnect from power and water lines first. Tape doors shut on washers and dryers.
- ✓ Place at curb, driveway, or alley
- ✓ No need to be home
When do you need appliance removal in Irvine?
- • New appliance arriving and old one needs to go
- • Remodeling kitchen or laundry room
- • Landlord replacing tenant appliances
- • Old appliance broke down and isn't worth repairing
Does Irvine pick up appliances?
Junk removal in Irvine, CA starts at $79 with Dropcurb. FCC Environmental provides bulky item pickup with 2 free collections per year, then $50 each additional — but waits run 1-2 weeks. For a car-sized dump trip, Prima Deshecha Landfill charges just $5 if under 360 lbs. But 307,670 residents sharing 2 free annual pickups means most households burn through their allowance fast.
City program details: FCC Environmental Bulky Item Pickup. Frequency: 2 free pickups per year. Wait: 1-2 weeks. Fees: 2 free per year, $50 each additional
FCC Environmental handles Irvine's waste services with 2 free bulky item pickups per year. Additional pickups are $50 each. WM (Waste Management) also services Irvine for curbside trash and offers bulk pickup scheduling online. Prima Deshecha Landfill in San Juan Capistrano charges just $5 for cars under 360 lbs — and accepts clean broken asphalt for free on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Junk King Orange County serves Irvine with volume-based pricing — they only charge for the space your junk takes in their truck. A local Reddit-recommended option is OC Junk Hauling — good pricing and service according to Irvine residents. LoadUp charges $79 per item. Single-item pickup from local services typically runs $69-$120 depending on size and access difficulty. 1-800-GOT-JUNK charges $150-$600+ with mandatory in-person quotes.
Dropcurb picks up appliances same-day in Irvine for $104 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
2 free pickups per year. Then $50 each with 1-2 week waits.
Irvine's FCC Environmental service gives 307,670 residents just 2 free bulky item pickups annually. Exceed that and it's $50 per pickup with 1-2 week scheduling delays. UCI students cycling apartments, families upgrading furniture, Great Park residents landscaping — 2 pickups doesn't cover it.
2 per year
Free FCC pickups allowed
$50
Each additional pickup
$5
Prima Deshecha car load (DIY)
What happens to your appliance after pickup
Appliances are recycled at licensed facilities that specialize in handling refrigerants, compressor oils, and heavy metals. Refrigerators and freezers undergo certified Freon recovery before processing — the $25 recycling fee covers this. Steel, copper, aluminum, and other metals are separated and sent to scrap processors. Compressors, motors, and wiring are individually processed. Appliances in working condition may be refurbished and resold or donated to organizations like Habitat for Humanity ReStore.
Why Irvine residents choose Dropcurb for appliance removal
Irvine gives you 2 free pickups per year — then it's $50 each with 1-2 week waits. Prima Deshecha is just $5 but requires a car trip to San Juan Capistrano. At $79, Dropcurb picks up same-day from your curb. No driving to SJC, no burning your 2 free pickups on a single mattress.
Serving University Town Center, Woodbridge, Northwood, Turtle Ridge, Great Park in Irvine.
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