Appliance Recycling in Atlanta, Georgia
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 Atlanta
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.
Gone
A local insured hauler picks it up same-day in Atlanta. 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 Atlanta?
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 Atlanta
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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 Atlanta?
- • 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 Atlanta pick up appliances?
Junk removal in Atlanta, GA starts at $79 with Dropcurb. The city's Office of Solid Waste Services provides up to 12 free bulk collections per year for single-family homes — but you must schedule each one in advance, and as of February 2026, pickups only happen on your regular weekly collection day.
City program details: Atlanta Office of Solid Waste Services (SWS). Up to 12 free scheduled bulk collections per year for single-family homes. Effective February 16, 2026, bulk collections are scheduled on your regular weekly collection day. Must be scheduled in advance via 311 or online. Items placed curbside by 7 AM on collection day.
Atlanta's SWS offers up to 12 free bulk collections per year for single-family homes, scheduled on your regular weekly collection day as of February 16, 2026. Scheduling requires calling 311 or using the city's online portal, and items must be curbside by 7 AM. DeKalb County Transfer Stations are limited to commercial customers only — residential self-haul is not an option there. Junk King Atlanta North offers volume-based pricing starting around $149-$349. College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving provides full-service with free on-site estimates. Red Byrd Junk Removal charges $75-$600+ depending on job size. 1-800-GOT-JUNK serves Atlanta at $150-$600+ with mandatory in-person estimates. The average junk removal cost in Atlanta runs $225-$250 according to Homeyou.
Dropcurb picks up appliances same-day in Atlanta for $104 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
12 free pickups per year — but only on your scheduled trash day.
Atlanta's bulk collection sounds generous with 12 free pickups per year, but each one must be scheduled through 311 and only happens on your regular weekly collection day. Miss the scheduling window and you wait another week. With 500,000 residents and item restrictions that exclude electronics and Freon appliances, the city system can't match same-day needs.
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$225-$250
Average Atlanta 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 Atlanta residents choose Dropcurb for appliance removal
Dropcurb's $79 per item skips the 311 scheduling queue entirely. Atlanta's free bulk pickup requires advance booking and only runs on your regular trash day — miss it and you wait another week. We're cheaper than Junk King's $149 minimum, simpler than College HUNKS' on-site estimate process, and faster than the city's schedule-and-wait system.
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