Appliance Recycling in Riverside, 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 Riverside
Curb it
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.
Gone
A local insured hauler picks it up same-day in Riverside. 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 Riverside?
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 Riverside
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 Riverside?
- • 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 Riverside pick up appliances?
Junk removal in Riverside starts at $79 with Dropcurb — same-day curbside pickup, no estimates, no waiting. The City of Riverside offers bulky item pickup by appointment (call 951-826-5311) plus free monthly drop-offs at Agua Mansa Transfer Station on the 3rd Saturday. But scheduling takes time and drop-off hours are limited for 314,998 residents.
City program details: City of Riverside Bulky Item Pickup — call (951) 826-5311 to schedule. Items must be curbside by 5:30 AM on appointment day. Also: FREE drop-off on the 3rd Saturday of every month at Agua Mansa Transfer Station (1830 Agua Mansa Rd, 8am-4pm) with proof of residency (utility bill).
City of Riverside limits residents to ONLY 2 bulky item appointments per year — call (951) 826-5311 to schedule. Items must be curbside by 5:30 AM. Free monthly drop-off on the 3rd Saturday at Agua Mansa Transfer Station (1830 Agua Mansa Rd, 8am-4pm) — bring utility bill as proof of residency. Riverside County landfill fees run $60.30/ton; Badlands Landfill is the cheapest local option at roughly $40 for a 2,000-lb residential load. Junk Heroes (local, free estimates) serves Riverside with full-service hauling. Junk King Riverside recycles up to 60% of every haul with volume-based pricing. A locally-owned small business at 951-338-8584 offers the most competitive rates in Riverside — no franchise fees. LoadUp starts at $79/item plus service area fee. 1-800-GOT-JUNK charges $150-$600+ with mandatory in-person estimates. Average Riverside junk removal costs $75-$375 depending on load size.
Dropcurb picks up appliances same-day in Riverside for $104 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
2 bulk pickups per year. That's it.
Riverside limits residents to just 2 bulky item appointments per year — call (951) 826-5311 and hope you haven't used them both. Your other free option is driving to Agua Mansa Transfer Station on the 3rd Saturday. For 315,000 Inland Empire residents doing garage cleanouts, move-outs, and renovations, 2 pickups doesn't come close.
2/year
City bulky item appointments allowed
3rd Saturday
Only free drop-off day at Agua Mansa
$60.30/ton
Riverside County landfill disposal rate
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 Riverside residents choose Dropcurb for appliance removal
$79 flat rate with same-day pickup vs calling the city and waiting for an appointment. No driving to Agua Mansa Transfer Station on a specific Saturday. No on-site estimate vs Junk King or 1-800-GOT-JUNK making you wait at home for a quote.
Serving Canyon Crest, Wood Streets, University, Mission Inn District, La Sierra, Arlington, and 3 more neighborhoods in Riverside.
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