Appliance Recycling in Modesto, 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 Modesto
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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 Modesto. 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 Modesto?
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 Modesto
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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 Modesto?
- • 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 Modesto pick up appliances?
Junk removal in Modesto starts at $79 with Dropcurb — same-day curbside pickup, no estimates, no waiting. The City of Modesto contracts with Gilton Solid Waste Management and Bertolotti Disposal for trash services, with bulky item pickup available by request. But scheduling requires contacting your hauler and availability varies.
City program details: Gilton Solid Waste Management and Bertolotti Disposal handle Modesto's curbside trash and bulky item pickup. Residents can request bulky item curbside pickup through Gilton's website (gilton.com) or self-haul with an appointment. Two-container collection system (green organics + black MSW).
Gilton Solid Waste Management handles bulky item curbside pickup for Modesto customers — 2 free pickups per calendar year, request through gilton.com. Bertolotti Disposal serves other Modesto areas with a similar program. Bertolotti Transfer Station (Mon-Sat 8 AM-3:45 PM, closed Sundays) accepts self-haul loads. Fink Road Sanitary Landfill in Modesto serves Stanislaus County residents. Average junk removal in Modesto costs $240-$263 per job (Homeyou, 2026). LoadUp starts at $79 per item. Big Blue Junk Removal at (209) 594-3174 offers free quotes. Toss Out Junk Removal bases pricing on truck load size.
Dropcurb picks up appliances same-day in Modesto for $104 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
Modesto bulk pickup requires scheduling through your hauler.
Gilton and Bertolotti handle bulky items by request, but you need to call or submit online and wait for a scheduled pickup day. For 218,464 residents, that means competing for limited spots.
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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 Modesto residents choose Dropcurb for appliance removal
Modesto's city program gives you 2 free bulky pickups per year, but that's it — anything beyond requires private haulers at $240-$263 average or driving to the Bertolotti Transfer Station yourself. Dropcurb starts at $79 with same-day curbside pickup, no phone calls, no load-size guessing.
Serving Village One, Sylvan Avenue, Bangs Avenue, Dry Creek, Coffee Road, Downtown, and 4 more neighborhoods in Modesto.
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