The old fridge, washer or dryer, off your list and gone from the curb. See your exact price, book by 2pm for same-day pickup and get updates along the way.
A replacement is on its way. A broken washer is taking up space. Or the old fridge is the last thing left before a move. Give that appliance its own pickup plan, with a price you can see and a day you can choose.
Your appliance. Your exact price.
Choose the unit you have and see its price online. Add a washer and dryer separately to see the total for both.
A pickup day that fits your plan.
Book by 2pm local time for same-day pickup, where available, or choose a future date at checkout.
Know when it is gone.
Get a confirmation, a text before arrival and pickup photos when it is done. Follow along on your pickup page.
Every appliance has its own catalog choice and price. Add only the items you want taken away, then review the exact total before booking.
Laundry appliances
Front-load and top-load washing machines use the washing machine choice. Add the dryer separately. Contact us about a single combined laundry unit or a stack that still needs separating.
Fridges and freezers
Choose Refrigerator for a full-size household fridge. Mini fridges and separate freezers have their own choices. Contact us first if the model or refrigerant needs checking.
Kitchen appliances
Stoves, dishwashers and microwaves are available in All appliances. Built-in units must already be detached and outside. Send a photo if your appliance does not match a listed choice.
Appliance removal prices in San Clemente
First item / additional item
Refrigerator$109 / $59
Washing machine$109 / $59
Dryer$109 / $59
Mini fridge$79 / $29
Freezer$109 / $59
Stove / oven$109 / $59
Dishwasher$109 / $35
Microwave$79 / $19
The highest first-item price applies once. Every remaining item uses its additional-item price. Loading, transportation and disposal are included. Applicable sales tax is shown before payment.
We handle loading and haul-away from your accessible outdoor spot. Arrange any indoor carrying, uninstallation and utility disconnection before pickup.
You can book before the appliance is outside. Plan the disconnection and move first, then have it ready by the time shown for your pickup.
Your place. One easy pickup plan.
A house, a condo or an apartment. Choose an accessible outdoor spot that works for your property. You arrange the move outside; we take it from there.
Have the appliance safely disconnected from power, water and gas, as applicable. Use a qualified professional for gas, hardwired or plumbing connections when needed.
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Empty it and arrange outdoor access
Remove food, clothes and other contents. Have the appliance at an accessible ground-level outdoor spot by your pickup readiness time, with a clear path and permission to use the space.
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Show us the right appliance
Add a location photo and a note about the entrance or outdoor area. Keep any appliances that are staying separate from the items you booked.
You’re in the loop. Until it’s gone.
Confirmation when you book. A heads-up before arrival. Photos when it’s done.
White goods such as a washer, dryer or stove are inside the bulky program, provided the unit is free of liquid, oil, gas and freon.
City cost & eligibility
No charge. White goods ride the four free bulky pickups a calendar year, within the four item limit and the eight foot, four foot and 150 pound size and weight rules, and the unit must not contain liquid, oil, gas or freon.
When & how
Book the pickup with CR&R at 877-728-0446 for the regular collection day.
Get it ready
Empty the appliance of any liquid, oil or gas before it goes out, and keep the unit inside the size and weight limits.
A refrigerator or air conditioner appears in the white goods pickup category, but the same rate sheet says bulky material must not contain freon, so the route has to be confirmed before set-out.
City cost & eligibility
The rate sheet lists refrigerators and air conditioners in the white goods pickup category while also stating that bulky items must not contain any type of liquid, oil, gas or freon. No separate charge is published for a cooling appliance, so call CR&R at 877-728-0446 to confirm how the refrigerant is handled and what the pickup costs before the unit goes out.
When & how
Confirm the unit and the refrigerant handling with the hauler before booking the pickup for the regular collection day.
Get it ready
Keep the unit upright and out of the carts, and do not open or drain the sealed system yourself, because the refrigerant has to be dealt with before the unit can be collected.
Every bulky pickup, including electronic waste and universal waste, is scheduled for the regular waste collection day, so the booking is only for a date you already have service. Book with CR&R at 877-728-0446 or through the hauler's online scheduling service, and keep the material inside eight feet in length, four feet in width and 150 pounds.
The rate sheet states that bulky material must not contain any type of liquid, oil, gas or freon, so drain gas and oil from small motorized equipment, empty appliances of liquid and confirm with the hauler how a refrigerator, freezer or air conditioner should be handled before it is set out.
Batteries other than automobile batteries, thermostats, fluorescent tubes, cathode ray tubes such as televisions and monitors, high intensity and sodium vapor lamps, non-empty aerosol cans, mercury containing items, paint, solvents, pesticides, pool chemicals, sharps in a one-way container, fertilizer and used motor oil all go through the free door-to-door household hazardous waste pickup arranged with CR&R at 877-728-0446, or to the county collection center.
Use a permitted, accessible outdoor spot. Arrange the move out of your home, keep shared access clear and follow your confirmation’s readiness instructions. Check with your building about access or staging limits before booking.
City of San Clemente and CR&R Environmental Services
Free bulky item pickup
Households with furniture, a mattress, an appliance or up to four bags of material that will not fit the cart.
Cost & conditions
No charge. Four free bulky item pickups a calendar year for each resident customer, each taking up to four large items or four bags of material.
Arrange it
Book the pickup with CR&R at 877-728-0446 or online, and set the items out on the regular waste collection day inside the size and weight limits.
Four items or bags per pickup, eight feet in length, four feet in width and 150 pounds per item, no liquid, oil, gas or freon inside anything, and additional pickups carry a published fee.
Households with paint, solvents, pesticides, pool chemicals, batteries, fluorescent tubes, sharps, thermometers or used motor oil.
Cost & conditions
No charge. Free door-to-door household hazardous waste pickup for San Clemente residents, arranged through the hauler's customer service line. Universal waste pickups run four times a year with unlimited items and hazardous waste pickups run four times a year with a per day limit.
Arrange it
Call CR&R at 877-728-0446 to arrange the pickup, and follow the hauler's packing instructions for the material being collected.
Automobile batteries have to be delivered to a certified hazardous waste center rather than set out, sharps need a one-way protection container, and paint is taken in its original container with a maximum container size.
City of San Clemente and CR&R Environmental Services
Additional trash, recycling or organics cart
Households that regularly fill the standard three cart set.
Cost & conditions
From $7.56 for the published monthly rate for an additional 35 gallon trash cart, with 60 and 90 gallon additional trash carts and second additional recycling or organics carts published at their own monthly rates. San Clemente residential accounts adding carts to the standard three cart set.
Arrange it
Contact the hauler at 877-728-0446 or the City to add the cart, and confirm the monthly rate for the cart size and type.
Rates differ by cart size and by whether the cart is trash or a second recycling or organics cart, so confirm the amount for the exact cart.
Selected customer reviews. Counts checked September 2026.
Before you book
A few things worth knowing.
Appliance removal, from choosing your item to pickup day in San Clemente.
How much does appliance removal cost in San Clemente?+
A full-size household refrigerator is $109 as a single item. A washing machine is $109, and a dryer is $109. Other appliances have their own catalog prices. Choose each item to see your exact total before booking; disposal and recycling costs are included in the item price.
Can I get same-day appliance pickup in San Clemente?+
Book by 2pm at your pickup address for same-day pickup, where available. Checkout shows the dates you can choose. Your pickup is scheduled for a day rather than an exact arrival appointment, and we text you before arrival. Have the appliance disconnected and ready outside by your pickup readiness time.
Can you take a washing machine and dryer in one pickup?+
Yes. Add one Washing machine and one Dryer so both units are included in the price. They are separate items, even when you bought them as a set. If yours is a single combined unit or the machines still need to be unstacked, contact us before booking to confirm the scope.
Will you disconnect my appliance or carry it out?+
Dropcurb picks up appliances that are already disconnected and accessible outside at ground level. Arrange uninstallation, utility disconnection and indoor carrying before pickup. Use a qualified professional for gas, hardwired or plumbing connections when needed. We handle loading and haul-away from the outdoor pickup spot.
Can I book if the delivery company did not take my old appliance?+
Yes. Dropcurb pickup is separate from buying or installing a replacement, so you can book removal on its own. Select the old appliance, choose a pickup day and arrange for it to be disconnected and accessible outside. If your new delivery is still ahead, confirm the retailer’s haul-away arrangements before booking a separate pickup.
Which appliances are collected?+
Washing machines, dryers and stoves are named, and the rate sheet sets out a white goods pickup category that includes rims, refrigerators, air conditioners, washers, dryers and stoves. Anything set out has to fit the size and weight rules and must not contain liquid, oil, gas or freon.Official guidance
Is there a size limit on a bulky item?+
Yes. A bulky item may be no more than eight feet in length, four feet in width or 150 pounds, and branches or wood bundle up to four feet long and 18 inches in diameter.Official guidance
Can a refrigerator go out with a bulky pickup?+
The rate sheet lists refrigerators and air conditioners in the white goods category, but it also states that bulky items must not contain any type of liquid, oil, gas or freon. Call CR&R at 877-728-0446 to confirm how the refrigerant is handled and what the pickup costs before setting the unit out.Official guidance
Will the county hazardous waste center take a refrigerator?+
No. The county household hazardous waste program is built around leftover household products and electronic waste such as televisions, tablets, cell phones and computers, so a refrigerator or air conditioner belongs with the bulky pickup once the refrigerant question is settled.Official guidance
Who collects trash in San Clemente?+
CR&R is the City's franchise waste hauler and its customer service line is 877-728-0446. City Hall is at 910 Calle Negocio and can be reached at 949-361-8200.Official guidance
How should medications be disposed of?+
Mix the medication with coffee grounds or animal waste and put it in the trash, or take it to a National Drug Take Back Day event. Medications should not be flushed down the toilet or drain, and the City publishes a medication disposal guideline with a phone number for questions.Official guidance
Where does used motor oil go?+
Used motor oil and oil filters are recycled free at listed drop-off locations in San Clemente, and they are also on the hazardous waste list for the free door-to-door pickup arranged with CR&R at 877-728-0446.Official guidance
Is there a recycling center for bottles and cans?+
The California Redemption Value recycling center behind the Ralph's at 638 Camino De Los Mares is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and the City links the state's rePlanet closure information for finding another certified center or retailer redemption point.Official guidance
One less thing on your list
Put the old appliance on its way out.
Choose your appliance to see the price for pickup in San Clemente. We will keep you updated from booking to the pickup photos.
