How to get rid of a freezer (fast, cheap, or free)
A freezer holds refrigerant and weighs 150–350 pounds, so charities decline it and retailers haul the old one only when delivering a new appliance. Dropcurb picks up a chest or upright freezer from the curb for $109 — same-day when you book by 2 PM, no need to be home.
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Getting rid of a freezer costs $0–$109. Dropcurb hauls a chest or upright freezer from the curb for $109, same-day when booked by 2 PM. Free routes are limited: freezers contain refrigerant, so most charities and scrappers decline them, and retailers remove the old unit only when delivering a replacement.
Every way to get rid of a freezer, compared
| Option | Timeline | Cost | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dropcurb curbside pickup | Same-day (book by 2 PM) | $109 | Unplug it, let it defrost, and set it at the curb, driveway, or alley — haulers take it whole, refrigerant and all. |
| Retailer haul-away with delivery | On new-appliance delivery day only | Free–$50 | Home Depot and Lowe's remove the old unit when they deliver a replacement, but only that one unit and only on delivery day — no help if you're not buying new. |
| Charity donation pickup | 1–2 weeks | Free | Habitat ReStore and the Salvation Army accept only clean, fully working freezers by appointment, and most Goodwill locations decline large appliances outright. |
| Scrap metal collector | Unpredictable | Free | A freezer's steel and compressor have scrap value, but the sealed refrigerant means many scrappers won't take it without proof it's been recovered. |
| City bulk / white-goods pickup | Days to weeks | Free–$40 | Many cities treat freezers as 'white goods' needing a separate appointment and refrigerant tag, and some charge a per-item fee. Rules and timelines vary sharply by city. |
What it costs
The first item carries the trip cost; everything you add costs less — clearing the whole garage or kitchen at once is the cheap way to do it. Exact total shown before payment.
Freezer (first item)
$109
Second freezer
+$59
Refrigerator (added on)
+$59
Washer or dryer (added on)
+$59 each
Bagged junk
$19–$39 per bag
How freezer pickup works
Book in 60 seconds
Select the freezer, add anything else on the way out, and see the exact total upfront. Book by 2 PM for same-day.
Unplug, defrost, and set it out
Unplug it and prop the lid open to defrost a few hours before pickup so it doesn't leak — then set it at the curb, driveway, or alley. No emptying the coils or removing refrigerant needed.
Get the photo confirmation
A local hauler loads it whole — no disassembly — usually within about 3 hours, and texts you a photo when it's gone.
Questions, answered
Sources: Salvation Army donation pickup FAQ · Goodwill Northern New England acceptable donations · City of Houston heavy trash collection
Same-day pickup available
At the curb by 2 PM.
Gone by tonight.
Flat rates, no estimates, no crew in your home.
No address, no signup — real prices in one tap.