Appliance Recycling in Tampa, 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 Tampa
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 Tampa. 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 Tampa?
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 Tampa
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 Tampa?
- • 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 Tampa pick up appliances?
Junk removal in Tampa starts at $79 with Dropcurb — same-day curbside pickup with no zone schedules to wait for. Tampa runs S.W.E.E.P. (Solid Waste Enhanced Environmental Program) with free 10-cubic-yard bulk pickup by zone, plus a free transfer station at 112 S. 34th St. But S.W.E.E.P. follows a fixed zone schedule you can't control, and New Tampa residents fall under Hillsborough County instead.
City program details: Tampa S.W.E.E.P. (Solid Waste Enhanced Environmental Program) + 112 S. 34th St Transfer Station. Frequency: set zone schedule throughout the year (S.W.E.E.P. collects ~2,893 tons of debris annually). Wait: varies by zone — check via Tampa Trash and Recycling app. Fees: free for Tampa city residents. Transfer station at 112 S. 34th St accepts large items, furniture, mattresses, and appliances free for residents. Note: New Tampa serviced by Hillsborough County, not city.
The 112 S. 34th St transfer station is free for Tampa city residents for large items. Hillsborough County facilities (Northwest County at 8001 W. Linebaugh Ave) serve county residents. Speedy Hauling & Junk Removal starts at $85 minimum (volume-based, up to a full truckload). Dump My Junk LLC charges $120-$600 with a $120 minimum. Tampa Bay Junk Removal uses volume-based truck pricing with no hidden fees. 1-800-GOT-JUNK Tampa charges $150-600+ with mandatory in-person estimates. Average Tampa junk removal costs $210-$231 per job based on local project data (Homeyou, 2026).
Dropcurb picks up appliances same-day in Tampa for $104 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
Free pickup on the city's schedule, not yours.
Tampa's S.W.E.E.P. program and 112 S. 34th St transfer station are both free — but one runs on a fixed zone schedule you can't control, and the other requires a truck trip across Hillsborough County. Hyde Park and Seminole Heights residents need items gone on their timeline.
10 cu yd
S.W.E.E.P. pickup limit per zone visit
$210-231
average Tampa junk removal cost
385K
residents on fixed zone schedules
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 Tampa residents choose Dropcurb for appliance removal
S.W.E.E.P. follows a fixed zone schedule you can't choose, and the free transfer station at 112 S. 34th St requires driving, loading, and unloading yourself. At $79, Dropcurb picks up same-day from your curb — no zone schedules, no self-hauling, no $150+ GOT-JUNK minimums.
Serving Hyde Park, Ybor City, Westchase, New Tampa, Carrollwood, Tampa Heights, and 4 more neighborhoods in Tampa.
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