Appliance Recycling in Murrieta, 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 Murrieta
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Place your appliance at the curb, driveway, or alley. No wrapping, no disassembly.
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How much does appliance removal cost in Murrieta?
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 Murrieta
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 Murrieta?
- • 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 Murrieta pick up appliances?
Junk removal in Murrieta, CA starts at $79 with Dropcurb — same-day curbside pickup with instant online pricing. Waste Management provides 2 free bulky item pickups per year (call 866-909-4458, 24 hours advance notice), but size limits and the twice-a-year cap leave Murrieta's 114,000+ residents needing private haulers for anything beyond.
City program details: Waste Management Bulky Item Pickup. Frequency: 2 free pickups per year. Wait: 24 hours advance notice required. Fees: free (2 per year). Call 866-909-4458 to schedule. Size/amount limits apply. Items placed at curb on regular collection day.
Murrieta's trash service is provided by Waste Management (WM), which includes 2 free bulky item pickups per calendar year — call 866-909-4458 at least 24 hours before your regular collection day. Size and quantity limits apply; appliances and electronics may require separate arrangements. The Lamb Canyon Landfill (16411 Lamb Canyon Rd, Beaumont) charges $45-155 per load for self-haul. Junk Removal Heroes (junkremovalheroes.com) serves Murrieta with free on-site and phone estimates. Temecula Valley Junk Pick-Up covers Murrieta and Temecula with volume-based pricing — never charges by the hour. Wild West Junk Removal (951-837-8072) offers text-a-photo estimates and serves the Inland Empire. CTs Hauling & Clean-Up is top-rated on Yelp for Murrieta. G I Junk Away and Got Trash? are popular local options. College Hunks Hauling Junk operates a Temecula franchise covering Murrieta at $150+. Junk King Temecula serves Murrieta with volume-based pricing starting at $149. High Impact Hauling handles residential and commercial jobs across Southwest Riverside County. LoadUp starts at $79 per item. 1-800-GOT-JUNK charges $150-$600+ with mandatory in-person estimates. Average Murrieta junk removal costs $150-$400 per job.
Dropcurb picks up appliances same-day in Murrieta for $104 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
2 free pickups a year for 114,000 residents.
Murrieta's Waste Management contract includes just 2 free bulky item pickups per calendar year — call 866-909-4458 with 24 hours notice, follow size limits, and hope your timing works. After that? Drive 30 minutes to Lamb Canyon Landfill in Beaumont ($45-155/load) or pay $150-$400+ for a private hauler. With median home values over $600K and families constantly turning over, 2 pickups per year doesn't cut it.
2/year
Free WM bulky pickups
30 min
Drive to Lamb Canyon Landfill
$150-400+
Average private junk removal cost
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 Murrieta residents choose Dropcurb for appliance removal
Murrieta's 2 free WM pickups per year are gone fast — and the Lamb Canyon Landfill in Beaumont is a 30-minute drive each way. Dropcurb starts at $79 with same-day curbside pickup from The Lakes to Spencer's Crossing. No calling WM 24 hours ahead, no loading a truck, no driving to Beaumont. Instant online pricing, booked in 60 seconds.
Serving The Lakes, Bear Creek, Alta Murrieta, Spencer's Crossing, Village Walk, Greer Ranch, and 2 more neighborhoods in Murrieta.
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