Appliance Recycling in Long Beach, 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 Long Beach
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Place your appliance at the curb, driveway, or alley. No wrapping, no disassembly.
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Select your item, see the exact price ($104), and pick your day. 60 seconds.
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A local insured hauler picks it up same-day in Long Beach. 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 Long Beach?
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 Long Beach
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 Long Beach?
- • 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 Long Beach pick up appliances?
Junk removal in Long Beach starts at $79 with Dropcurb — same-day curbside pickup with instant online pricing. Long Beach offers 4 free Special Collection pickups per year for bulky items, but scheduling requires calling (562) 570-2876 or using the online form, and wait times run 1-2 weeks.
City program details: Long Beach Special Collection — 4 free pickups per year for oversized/bulky items. Schedule online at longbeach.gov/lbrecycles or call (562) 570-2876. Items must be curbside by 6 AM on collection day. EDCO handles regular trash/recycling collection. Additional special collections available at extra cost.
Long Beach provides 4 free Special Collection pickups annually for oversized items — schedule via longbeach.gov/lbrecycles or call (562) 570-2876. EDCO handles regular trash and recycling. Self-hauling to CR Transfer and Material Recovery in Stanton costs approximately $65 per load. EDCO's Long Beach Transfer Station on Long Beach Blvd also accepts residential loads. Average junk removal in Long Beach costs $200-$253 per job. LoadUp starts at $79 per item. Junk King Long Beach offers volume-based pricing with eco-friendly disposal (claims 60% recycling rate). Clear It Junk Removal and Junk Buster Hauling are popular local operators. 1-800-GOT-JUNK charges $150-$600+ with required in-person estimates.
Dropcurb picks up appliances same-day in Long Beach for $104 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
4 free pickups per year for 466,742 residents.
Long Beach's Special Collection gives you 4 free bulky item pickups annually — but scheduling takes 1-2 weeks and the pickups have item restrictions. For the second-largest city in LA County, one cleanout can exhaust your entire year's allotment. After that, you're paying private haulers $200+ per job.
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1-2 weeks
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$200-253
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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 Long Beach residents choose Dropcurb for appliance removal
Long Beach gives you 4 free Special Collections per year — but scheduling takes 1-2 weeks and they go fast. At $79, Dropcurb picks up same-day from Belmont Shore to Bixby Knolls. No calling (562) 570-2876, no waiting for your collection window, no $150+ chain minimums. Book online in 60 seconds.
Serving Belmont Shore, Naples, El Dorado, Bixby Knolls, Signal Hill, Alamitos Beach, and 4 more neighborhoods in Long Beach.
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