Appliance Recycling in Washington, District of Columbia
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 Washington
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.
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A local insured hauler picks it up same-day in Washington. 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 Washington?
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 Washington
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 Washington?
- • 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 Washington pick up appliances?
Junk removal in Washington, DC starts at $79 with Dropcurb — same-day curbside pickup, no on-site estimates. DC's DPW bulk trash collection through 311 is free but requires 10-14 day advance scheduling. The average junk removal job in the DMV area costs $75-$375 depending on volume.
City program details: DC DPW Bulk Trash Collection — call 311 or visit 311.dc.gov for appointment. Usually available within 10-14 days. Free for DC residents. Items out no earlier than 6:30 PM the night before, no later than 6 AM on pickup day.
College HUNKS Hauling Junk offers full-service removal with upfront quotes. Junk King Washington DC uses oversized trucks and charges by volume. Fort Totten Transfer Station accepts self-haul loads Mon-Fri 10 AM-2 PM and Sat 7 AM-2 PM — Benning Road Transfer Station is temporarily closed. Average DC junk removal cost runs around $150 per job.
Dropcurb picks up appliances same-day in Washington for $104 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
Two-week advance notice for bulk pickup doesn't match D.C.'s pace.
Washington D.C. moves fast, but the city's bulk pickup crawls with 2-week advance scheduling. When you're relocating apartments or upgrading furniture in the nation's capital, municipal pace doesn't match urban life.
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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 Washington residents choose Dropcurb for appliance removal
DC's 311 bulk pickup requires 10-14 day advance scheduling, and Fort Totten Transfer Station's limited hours (closes at 2 PM) make self-hauling impractical for working residents. Dropcurb's $79 same-day pickup works on your schedule, not the city's.
Serving Capitol Hill, Georgetown, Dupont Circle, Adams Morgan, Columbia Heights, Shaw, and 4 more neighborhoods in Washington.
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