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Who will pick up an old dishwasher for free?

Greater Albuquerque ReStore may offer free local large-item pickup for a reusable dishwasher after you submit a request and staff review it. This is not a nationwide rule: Twin Cities ReStore excludes used dishwashers, and SA Recycling buys selected metal appliances but does not guarantee free household pickup. Confirm the dishwasher’s condition, age, hoses and leaks, and ask whether disconnection is required before arranging collection.

Answer sources: Greater Albuquerque ReStore donation guidelines; Twin Cities ReStore item requirements

Check whether a local ReStore accepts it

Greater Albuquerque ReStore lists dishwashers among accepted reusable items and offers local free large-item pickup after a request and staff review. Twin Cities ReStore excludes used dishwashers, so check the exact ReStore serving your area rather than assuming every location has the same policy.

Use the appliance-donation pickup checklist to confirm access, acceptance and collection before relying on a charity.

Sources: Greater Albuquerque ReStore donation guidelines; Twin Cities ReStore item requirements.

Consider a scrap route for a nonworking dishwasher

SA Recycling buys selected metal household appliances. Ask the specific yard whether it accepts an intact dishwasher and whether pickup is available, then confirm any net payment or collection charge before relying on this option.

Sources: SA Recycling appliance and material FAQ.

Prepare the dishwasher before pickup

If the dishwasher is installed, arrange any needed disconnection or cabinet removal separately. Confirm its condition, age, hoses and leaks with the receiver or collector, and verify whether it must be outside before pickup.

Sources: Greater Albuquerque ReStore donation guidelines; Twin Cities ReStore item requirements.

If the free routes do not work

Dropcurb can handle an accepted dishwasher that is already outside and accessible. Standard pickup includes loading, transport and disposal, but indoor carry-out is not available. You can book before moving it outside; have the dishwasher ready outdoors and accessible before pickup. If you need someone to disconnect it or carry it out from indoors, use a service that includes that labor.

Check the appliance pickup scope before booking a detached dishwasher.

Sources: Dropcurb current pricing and standard pickup scope.

Current Dropcurb prices

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ItemPickup of oneEach additional
Dishwasher$109$35

For accepted items outside and accessible. Your pickup uses the highest first-item price, plus the additional-item price for each remaining item. Loading, transportation and disposal are included. Prices are before applicable sales tax; see your total before payment.

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