Appliance Recycling in Temecula, 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 Temecula
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How much does appliance removal cost in Temecula?
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 Temecula
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 Temecula?
- • 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 Temecula pick up appliances?
Junk removal in Temecula, CA starts at $79 with Dropcurb — same-day curbside pickup with instant online pricing. The City of Temecula contracts with CR&R for trash service, which includes 2 free bulky item pickups per year (call 800-755-8112). But the twice-a-year cap and item restrictions leave Temecula's 114,000+ wine country residents needing private options.
City program details: CR&R Bulky Item Pickup. Frequency: 2 free pickups per year. Call CR&R at 800-755-8112 (8 AM - 5 PM) to schedule. Items placed at curb on regular collection day.
Temecula's residential trash and recycling is handled by CR&R Inc. (800-755-8112), which provides 2 free bulky item pickups per calendar year — call between 8 AM and 5 PM to schedule. Item restrictions apply. Extra green bins and 3-yard bins are available through CR&R for yard renovations. The Lamb Canyon Landfill (16411 Lamb Canyon Rd, Beaumont) accepts self-haul residential loads at $50-160 per load — about a 35-minute drive from Temecula. Temecula Valley Junk Pick-Up (temeculavalleyjunkpickup.com) is family-owned local serving Temecula and Murrieta — never charges by the hour, volume-based pricing. Junk Removal Heroes (951-221-4442, junkremovalheroes.com) operates locally with free estimates and 5-star reviews. Wild West Junk Removal (951-837-8072) offers text-a-photo estimates across the Inland Empire. College Hunks Hauling Junk has a Temecula franchise at $150+. Junk King Temecula starts at $149 with free on-site estimates. High Impact Hauling handles residential and commercial jobs in Southwest Riverside County. RIVCO Hauling serves Temecula with demolition and hauling services. LoadUp starts at $79 per item. 1-800-GOT-JUNK charges $150-$600+ with mandatory in-person estimates. Average Temecula junk removal costs $150-$400 per job.
Dropcurb picks up appliances same-day in Temecula for $104 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
2 free pickups a year for Temecula's wine country growth.
CR&R provides just 2 free bulky item pickups per calendar year — call 800-755-8112, follow item restrictions, and hope your timing works. After that? Drive 35 minutes to Lamb Canyon Landfill in Beaumont ($50-160/load) or pay $150-$400+ for a private hauler. With 114,000+ residents, wine country tourism, and constant property turnover, 2 pickups doesn't cover it.
2/year
Free CR&R bulky pickups
35 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 Temecula residents choose Dropcurb for appliance removal
Temecula's CR&R contract includes just 2 free bulky pickups per year — and wine country living generates more than 2 cleanouts annually. Dropcurb starts at $79 from Old Town to Redhawk. No calling CR&R, no 35-minute drives to Lamb Canyon in Beaumont, no $150+ chain minimums. Same-day pickup booked in 60 seconds.
Serving Old Town Temecula, Redhawk, The Harveston, Wolf Creek, Butterfield, La Cresta, and 3 more neighborhoods in Temecula.
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