Appliance Recycling in Gainesville, Florida
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 Gainesville
Curb it
Place your appliance at the curb, driveway, or alley. No wrapping, no disassembly.
Book it
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 Gainesville. 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 Gainesville?
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 Gainesville
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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 Gainesville?
- • 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 Gainesville pick up appliances?
Junk removal in Gainesville starts at $79 with Dropcurb — same-day curbside pickup with instant online pricing. The City of Gainesville offers free weekly bulk item collection on your regular garbage day, but items must be curbside by 5 AM and the city has restrictions on what they'll take. Average private junk removal in Gainesville costs $212-$233 per job.
City program details: City of Gainesville provides free weekly bulk item collection on your regular garbage day — place items curbside by 5 AM. Alachua County waste collection operates Mon-Thu by zone. Call (352) 338-3233 for your pickup schedule. Accepted items: furniture, broken beds, chairs, household goods. Some restrictions apply.
Gainesville provides free weekly bulk pickup on your garbage collection day (Mon-Thu by zone) — call (352) 338-3233 for your schedule. Items must be curbside by 5 AM. Alachua County also services unincorporated areas. Gainesville Removals (local) starts at $95, call or text (352) 354-3525. LoadUp starts at $79 per item. Average junk removal in Gainesville costs $212-$233 per job (Homeyou, 2026). Gainesville Junk Removal (gainesvillejunkremoval.com) is locally owned and claims nearly 50% less than national competitors. 1-800-GOT-JUNK serves Gainesville with on-site estimates only.
Dropcurb picks up appliances same-day in Gainesville for $104 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
Miss your weekly garbage day? Wait another week — Dropcurb picks up same-day
Gainesville's free bulk pickup only runs on your scheduled garbage day. Miss it and you wait a full week. During UF move-out season (May and August), demand overwhelms the system. Dropcurb starts at $79 with same-day pickup — no schedules to track.
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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 Gainesville residents choose Dropcurb for appliance removal
Gainesville's free weekly pickup runs on your garbage day only — miss it and you wait another week. Local haulers like Gainesville Removals start at $95. National chains charge $150-$600+. Dropcurb starts at $79 with same-day pickup, instant online pricing, and no phone calls to schedule.
Serving Midtown, Tower Road, Newberry Road, University Heights, Duck Pond, Pleasant Street, and 2 more neighborhoods in Gainesville.
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