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 Santa Monica
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.
The City's Resource Recovery and Recycling Division collects bulky items Monday through Friday for residential and commercial customers, limited to large items that do not fit in a refuse container, with a maximum of five items.
City cost & eligibility
No charge. The City division provides the bulky item collection, and neither the bulky item page nor the adopted residential rate table for fiscal year 2026-27 lists a bulky item fee. Confirm whether any charge applies when the pickup is requested through 311 at (866) 311-7266 or 311@santamonica.gov.
When & how
Move the items to the front curb or the alley behind the property and label them for pickup with the note For City Pick-up before contacting the City, then email 311@santamonica.gov or call (866) 311-7266 with the address, the unit number for an apartment or condominium, a phone number, a description of the items and whether they are in the alley or at the curb. Bulky items are normally removed within seven days, and the City says removal can take up to ten days when there are operational issues or emergencies.
Get it ready
Keep the pile to five items that are too large for a refuse container, bundle tree trimmings no longer than three feet and no heavier than ten pounds with a maximum of four bundles, and keep construction debris and household hazardous waste out of the pile entirely, because neither is collected as a bulky item.
Large appliances such as refrigerators and freezers are named in the City's bulky item list, and the City notes they are picked up by a separate truck and may not be removed with the other items.
City cost & eligibility
No charge. The City division collects the appliance and no bulky item fee appears on the bulky item page or on the adopted fiscal year 2026-27 residential rate table. Confirm on the request through 311.
When & how
Label the appliance For City Pick-up at the front curb or in the alley, then request the collection through 311 at (866) 311-7266 or 311@santamonica.gov, and expect a different truck from the one that takes furniture.
Get it ready
Empty the unit and keep it out of the carts, which do not accept appliances. Because a refrigerator or freezer may be collected on a different trip from the rest of the pile, set it out only after the request is confirmed.
Move the items to the front curb or the alley behind the property and clearly label them for pickup with the note For City Pick-up before contacting the City. Then email 311@santamonica.gov or call (866) 311-7266 with the address, the unit number for an apartment or condominium, a phone number, a description of the items and whether they are in the alley or at the curb.
The City collects a maximum of five bulky items, and each one has to be too large to fit in a refuse container. Construction debris and household hazardous waste are not part of the program at all, so those move through the construction route or the no cost door-to-door hazardous waste pickup instead.
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 Santa Monica Resource Recovery and Recycling Division
Book a City bulky item collection
A Santa Monica household with furniture, a mattress, a large appliance, bundled tree trimmings or another item too large for a refuse container.
Cost & conditions
No charge. The City's Resource Recovery and Recycling Division runs the collection, and no bulky item fee appears on the bulky item page or on the adopted fiscal year 2026-27 residential rate table. Confirm on the request through 311.
Arrange it
Label the items For City Pick-up at the front curb or in the alley, then request the collection by email at 311@santamonica.gov or by phone at (866) 311-7266, with the address, unit number, phone number, a description and the set-out location.
A maximum of five items, and construction debris and household hazardous waste are not collected. A refrigerator or freezer goes on a separate truck and may not be removed with the rest of the pile, and removal normally takes seven days and can take up to ten.
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 Santa Monica.
How much does appliance removal cost in Santa Monica?+
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 Santa Monica?+
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.
How do I request a Santa Monica bulky item pickup?+
Move the items to the front curb or the alley and label them for pickup with the note For City Pick-up before you call, then contact the City by email at 311@santamonica.gov or by phone at (866) 311-7266 with the address, unit number, phone number, a description of the items and where they are set out. A customer service agent confirms the request.Official guidance
How many items can go out?+
A maximum of five items, and each one has to be too large to fit in a refuse container. Mattresses, furniture and large appliances are all named as examples, and tree trimmings count separately as bundles that have to be no longer than three feet, no heavier than ten pounds and no more than four in number.Official guidance
What will not be collected as a bulky item?+
No construction debris and no household hazardous waste are collected through the bulky item process. Construction material moves through an approved hauler and facility under a Waste Management Plan, and hazardous material goes to the City's no cost door-to-door household hazardous waste pickup or one of the other collection options.Official guidance
What about items left in the street or alley by someone else?+
The City also collects abandoned items left out on the street or in an alley. Report them through the same 311 line at (866) 311-7266 or 311@santamonica.gov with the location address and a description of the items, and the City says to allow up to a week for collection.Official guidance
Will Santa Monica take an old refrigerator or freezer?+
Yes. Large appliances such as refrigerators and freezers are named on the bulky item list, and the City notes that they are picked up by a separate truck and may not be removed with the other items in the same collection.Official guidance
Where can an appliance be recycled instead?+
The City points residents at a retail electronics and appliance recycling option along with other drop-off routes for material that cannot go in a cart, and the no cost door-to-door household hazardous waste pickup is the route for the hazardous content. Confirm which route takes the unit before moving it.Official guidance
Who collects trash in Santa Monica?+
The City's Resource Recovery and Recycling Division collects refuse, recycling and organics for residential customers and also runs the bulky item collection for residential and commercial customers. Requests go through the City's 311 line at (866) 311-7266 or 311@santamonica.gov, and the division email is zerowaste@santamonica.gov.Official guidance
How is the Santa Monica trash rate set?+
The City adopts a residential rate table, and the one in force for fiscal year 2026-27 runs from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 with the amounts billed every two months. The single family cart rates run from one 65 gallon cart with once weekly service up through 95 gallon carts and cart combinations, bin service is listed separately, and recycling and yard waste containers are listed at no charge. Confirm the amount on the account through 311.Official guidance
How does service work for an apartment or condominium building?+
Multi-family buildings use containers from a 300 gallon cart up to two, three and four cubic yard bins, with the rate set by the number of pickups a week, and extra lines cover a lock charge, a bin on city property, shared bin or cart service and bin roll out. A resident requesting a bulky collection gives a unit number with the address so the agent can match the request to the building.Official guidance
Is organics separation required in Santa Monica?+
Yes. The City Council adopted a mandatory recycling ordinance on November 9, 2021, and all households and commercial customers separate waste into a black refuse bin, a blue recycling bin and a green organics and compost bin. There are limited waivers for customers who generate very little organic material or whose building lacks space, subject to City approval.Official guidance
How do tree trimmings go out?+
Tree trimmings are collected as a bulky item, not as loose yard waste. Bundle them no longer than three feet and no heavier than ten pounds each, with a maximum of four bundles, and include them in the five item limit for the bulky collection.Official guidance
Does the City hold recycling events?+
Yes. The Resource Recovery and Recycling Division hosts quarterly recycling events for electronic waste and publishes a yearly list of its events, and batteries are accepted at a number of drop-off sites around the city. The City Yards themselves are not open to the public outside the quarterly events.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 Santa Monica. We will keep you updated from booking to the pickup photos.
