Appliance Recycling in Ontario, 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 Ontario
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 Ontario. 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 Ontario?
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 Ontario
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 Ontario?
- • 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 Ontario pick up appliances?
Junk removal in Ontario, CA starts at $79 with Dropcurb — same-day curbside pickup, no estimates, no waiting. Ontario residents get 4 free bulky item collections per year by calling (909) 395-2800, but scheduling takes time and item types are restricted. For everything else, average junk removal in Ontario runs $75-$375.
City program details: Ontario residents get 4 free bulky item collections per year — call (909) 395-2800 to schedule. Items can also be dropped off at the Ontario Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center. Additional pickups available at extra cost.
The City of Ontario offers 4 free bulky item collections per year — call (909) 395-2800 to schedule a pickup appointment. Items can also be dropped off at the Ontario Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center. San Bernardino County landfills charge $41.47 per ton for household trash, with a small-vehicle gate fee of $10.34-$11.14 per load. Junk Dawgs (junkdawgs.net) serves Ontario with full-service removal and warns about competitors' hidden fees in fine print. LoadUp starts at $79 per item online. 1-800-GOT-JUNK charges $150-$600+ with mandatory on-site estimates. Average Ontario junk removal runs $75-$375 per job (Thumbtack).
Dropcurb picks up appliances same-day in Ontario for $104 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
Ontario gives you 4 free pickups per year — Dropcurb picks up any day
Four annual pickups often aren't enough for a household with 175,265+ residents. When your free pickups run out mid-year, you're stuck paying $41.47/ton at the landfill or $150+ for a private hauler.
4x/year
free city bulk pickups
$41.47/ton
San Bernardino County landfill fee
$150+
1-800-GOT-JUNK minimum
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 Ontario residents choose Dropcurb for appliance removal
$79 flat rate with same-day pickup vs scheduling one of your 4 annual city pickups. No truck rental needed vs driving to San Bernardino County landfill at $41.47/ton. Online booking in 60 seconds vs calling (909) 395-2800 during business hours. No on-site estimate vs 1-800-GOT-JUNK charging $150+ after making you wait at home.
Serving Airport area, East Ontario, West Ontario, Mountain View, Colony Park, Sultana, and 2 more neighborhoods in Ontario.
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