Ankeny, Iowa

Appliance removal
in Ankeny.

The old fridge, washer or dryer, off your list and gone from the curb. See your exact price, book by 2pm for same-day pickup and get updates along the way.

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Which appliance needs to go?

First item / additional item

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A disconnected washing machine outside a ground-level doorway, with its plug resting on top and a clear path beside it.
Disconnected. Outside. Ready for its next stop.

The old one has a way out

One less loose end before the new one arrives.

A replacement is on its way. A broken washer is taking up space. Or the old fridge is the last thing left before a move. Give that appliance its own pickup plan, with a price you can see and a day you can choose.

Your appliance. Your exact price.

Choose the unit you have and see its price online. Add a washer and dryer separately to see the total for both.

A pickup day that fits your plan.

Book by 2pm local time for same-day pickup, where available, or choose a future date at checkout.

Know when it is gone.

Get a confirmation, a text before arrival and pickup photos when it is done. Follow along on your pickup page.

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Choose the appliance you have

A washer and dryer count as two.

Every appliance has its own catalog choice and price. Add only the items you want taken away, then review the exact total before booking.

Laundry appliances

Front-load and top-load washing machines use the washing machine choice. Add the dryer separately. Contact us about a single combined laundry unit or a stack that still needs separating.

Fridges and freezers

Choose Refrigerator for a full-size household fridge. Mini fridges and separate freezers have their own choices. Contact us first if the model or refrigerant needs checking.

Kitchen appliances

Stoves, dishwashers and microwaves are available in All appliances. Built-in units must already be detached and outside. Send a photo if your appliance does not match a listed choice.

Appliance removal prices in Ankeny

First item / additional item

  • Refrigerator$109 / $59
  • Washing machine$109 / $59
  • Dryer$109 / $59
  • Mini fridge$79 / $29
  • Freezer$109 / $59
  • Stove / oven$109 / $59
  • Dishwasher$109 / $35
  • Microwave$79 / $19

The highest first-item price applies once. Every remaining item uses its additional-item price. Loading, transportation and disposal are included. Applicable sales tax is shown before payment.

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Ready for pickup

Disconnected first. Pickup from outside.

We handle loading and haul-away from your accessible outdoor spot. Arrange any indoor carrying, uninstallation and utility disconnection before pickup.

You can book before the appliance is outside. Plan the disconnection and move first, then have it ready by the time shown for your pickup.

Your place. One easy pickup plan.

A house, a condo or an apartment. Choose an accessible outdoor spot that works for your property. You arrange the move outside; we take it from there.

Text us about your setup
  1. Arrange disconnection

    Have the appliance safely disconnected from power, water and gas, as applicable. Use a qualified professional for gas, hardwired or plumbing connections when needed.

  2. Empty it and arrange outdoor access

    Remove food, clothes and other contents. Have the appliance at an accessible ground-level outdoor spot by your pickup readiness time, with a clear path and permission to use the space.

  3. Show us the right appliance

    Add a location photo and a note about the entrance or outdoor area. Keep any appliances that are staying separate from the items you booked.

You’re in the loop.
Until it’s gone.

Confirmation when you book. A heads-up before arrival. Photos when it’s done.

Dropcurb

Your pickup is booked.

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The local disposal guide

What are your
local options?

Appliance removal in Ankeny: start with the item’s collection rules, then choose the arrangement that fits.

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Appliances and white goods

Special rules apply

Appliances need special handling rather than an ordinary extra item pickup, and the authority also recycles them at the landfill with the doors removed from refrigerators and freezers.

City cost & eligibility
The hauler sets its own appliance charge, and the authority's landfill publishes its own appliance recycling rate for a self hauled unit, so confirm the route and the price with the company or the site before the appliance leaves the house.
When & how
Call the hauler to schedule the appliance rather than setting it out with an extra trash pile, or take it to Metro Park East Landfill during its posted weekday and Saturday hours.
Get it ready
Empty the unit completely, remove the doors from a refrigerator or freezer before landfill recycling, and ask the hauler when the pickup is booked whether the refrigerant has to be recovered and tagged first, because the city does not publish that step. Secure any door left on a unit that is waiting for pickup.
Metro Waste Authority garbage page with the cart guidelines, the set-out time, the bagging rule, the spacing and curb measurements, the four foot item limit and the statement that construction and demolition material and hazardous waste are not allowed in the cartMetro Park East rates and payments page with the small vehicle flat rates, the per ton rates with their minimum for garbage, yard waste and construction and demolition material, the appliance recycling rate and door condition, the television and monitor rates, the tire rates and the mixed load ruleMetro Waste Authority large and extra item page with the sticker program purchase routes, the scoping note that the price chart applies to cities using the orange sticker, the common item chart and the appliance scheduling requirementCity trash and recycling page with the subscription collection model, the five haulers and phone numbers, the list of questions each company answers, the yard waste definition with the city tree and leaf events, and the Curb It! recycling cart details

The handoff matters

Right item.
Right place.

Five haulers serve the city, and each one prices its own service

Ankeny Sanitation, Aspen Waste Systems, Garbage Guys, Waste Connections of Iowa and Waste Management of Iowa all collect residential garbage in the city, and the city sends residents to the company they use for rates, pickup days and times, yard waste fees, large item and extra trash procedures, missed collections and cart changes. The city itself publishes no collection rate.

City trash and recycling page with the subscription collection model, the five haulers and phone numbers, the list of questions each company answers, the yard waste definition with the city tree and leaf events, and the Curb It! recycling cart details

Metro Park East Landfill takes the self hauled loads

The landfill at 12181 NE University Ave. in Mitchellville is open Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and on Saturday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. between April 1 and October 31 or from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. between November 1 and March 31. Small vehicles pay a flat rate by vehicle and larger vehicles pay by the ton with a minimum, and a load mixing material types is charged at the highest applicable rate.

Metro Park East Landfill location page with the Mitchellville address, phone number, weekday hours and the seasonal Saturday hoursMetro Park East rates and payments page with the small vehicle flat rates, the per ton rates with their minimum for garbage, yard waste and construction and demolition material, the appliance recycling rate and door condition, the television and monitor rates, the tire rates and the mixed load rule

For your Dropcurb pickup

Use a permitted, accessible outdoor spot. Arrange the move out of your home, keep shared access clear and follow your confirmation’s readiness instructions. Check with your building about access or staging limits before booking.

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Choose what fits

A few ways
to get it gone.

The right option depends on what you have, where it is and when you need the space back.

Outdoor pickup

Dropcurb

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Price
Upfront item pricing. Loading, transportation and disposal included; applicable sales tax shown before payment.
Your part
Bring the selected items to an accessible outdoor spot. We load and haul them away.
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With a new purchase

Arrange the large item with the household hauler

A household with a couch, mattress, appliance, exercise machine or pile of extra trash that will not fit in the cart.

Cost & conditions
There is no city rate because each household contracts privately, so call the company that serves the address for the item price, the collection day and any special handling an appliance needs.
Arrange it
Call the hauler the address uses, list every item, ask whether an appliance or refrigerant unit needs special handling, and set the items out only for the agreed collection day.

Each company sets its own prices and its own list of what it will take, and construction and demolition material, hazardous waste and tires are not cart waste.

Open the city trash and recycling page

Taking it somewhere yourself?

An Ankeny household can haul its own material, and the authority runs the gates. Metro Park East Landfill at 12181 NE University Ave. in Mitchellville takes residential garbage, construction and demolition material, mattresses and box springs, appliances at a published recycling rate with the doors removed from refrigerators and freezers, electronics and televisions that do not contain a cathode ray tube, and tires by size, and the compost center on the same property takes yard waste year round. Small vehicles pay a flat rate and larger vehicles pay by the ton with a minimum, and a mixed load is charged at the highest rate. Household chemicals, batteries, light bulbs, paint and sharps go to the Metro Hazardous Waste Drop-Off at 1105 Prairie Drive SW in Bondurant, which is free for most items up to a 75 pound allowance, or by appointment at the Grimes transfer station, which does not take electronics, appliances or tires. Ankeny also has a recycling drop-off at the City Maintenance Facility at 211 SE Lorenz Drive. Metro Park East Landfill location page with the Mitchellville address, phone number, weekday hours and the seasonal Saturday hoursMetro Park East rates and payments page with the small vehicle flat rates, the per ton rates with their minimum for garbage, yard waste and construction and demolition material, the appliance recycling rate and door condition, the television and monitor rates, the tire rates and the mixed load ruleMetro Hazardous Waste Drop-Off location page with the Bondurant address, phone number and posted weekday and Saturday hours alongside the compost, recycling, redemption and Swap Shop scheduleMetro Waste Authority residential hazardous waste rates and accepted items with the 75 pound free allowance and overage charge, the free categories, and the published fees for small appliances, computer waste, electronics, televisions, fire extinguishers, latex paint, paper shredding, propane bottles, sharps and tires, plus the Grimes exclusionsMetro Waste Authority Ankeny collection page with the green lid recycling week, the Thursday and Friday districts and the Irvinedale Drive change, the recycling drop-off address, the utility customer service number and the referral to the hauler for garbage and yard waste

Authority landfill and compost center

Metro Park East Landfill

12181 NE University Ave., Mitchellville, IA 50169

Residential garbage, construction and demolition material, yard waste at the compost center on site, mattresses and box springs, appliances including refrigerators, freezers, ranges, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, water heaters, furnaces, washers, dryers, dishwashers and microwaves, electronics and televisions that do not contain a cathode ray tube, tires and bulky waste such as telephone poles and unprepared trees.

Cathode ray tube electronics and televisions are refused, doors must be removed from refrigerators and freezers before appliance recycling, loads carrying more than one material type are charged at the highest applicable rate, and payment is due at the time of service by cash or card. Bulky waste over 6 feet long and 18 inches in diameter carries its own per ton rate.

Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. between April 1 and October 31 and from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. between November 1 and March 31.

From $12 for the flat rate for a car load under 200 pounds, with vans and SUVs and then large vehicles at higher flat rates, and vehicles over 6,000 pounds charged by the ton with a minimum for residential garbage, yard waste, construction and demolition material and electronics, plus separate appliance, television and tire rates. Any household delivering waste to the landfill, with payment due at the time of service. A load that mixes material types is charged at the highest applicable rate, and appliance recycling has its own published residential rate.

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Customer reviews

Less stuff. A lot less stress.

“Quick and easy pickup. I wasn’t home and they sent me a picture of the pickup. Good communication too.”

Paul H.Google review

“Easy to schedule, same or next day appt and excellent prices. Highly recommend!”

Kathleen S.Trustpilot review

Selected customer reviews. Counts checked September 2026.

Before you book

A few things
worth knowing.

Appliance removal, from choosing your item to pickup day in Ankeny.

How much does appliance removal cost in Ankeny?

A full-size household refrigerator is $109 as a single item. A washing machine is $109, and a dryer is $109. Other appliances have their own catalog prices. Choose each item to see your exact total before booking; disposal and recycling costs are included in the item price.

Can I get same-day appliance pickup in Ankeny?

Book by 2pm at your pickup address for same-day pickup, where available. Checkout shows the dates you can choose. Your pickup is scheduled for a day rather than an exact arrival appointment, and we text you before arrival. Have the appliance disconnected and ready outside by your pickup readiness time.

Can you take a washing machine and dryer in one pickup?

Yes. Add one Washing machine and one Dryer so both units are included in the price. They are separate items, even when you bought them as a set. If yours is a single combined unit or the machines still need to be unstacked, contact us before booking to confirm the scope.

Will you disconnect my appliance or carry it out?

Dropcurb picks up appliances that are already disconnected and accessible outside at ground level. Arrange uninstallation, utility disconnection and indoor carrying before pickup. Use a qualified professional for gas, hardwired or plumbing connections when needed. We handle loading and haul-away from the outdoor pickup spot.

Can I book if the delivery company did not take my old appliance?

Yes. Dropcurb pickup is separate from buying or installing a replacement, so you can book removal on its own. Select the old appliance, choose a pickup day and arrange for it to be disconnected and accessible outside. If your new delivery is still ahead, confirm the retailer’s haul-away arrangements before booking a separate pickup.

How are appliances removed in Ankeny?

The authority notes that an appliance needs special handling and a scheduled collection, so the hauler is called ahead rather than the unit being set out with the trash. The alternative is a self haul to Metro Park East Landfill, which recycles appliances at its published residential rate.Official guidance

What has to be done to a refrigerator first?

Empty it, and remove the doors before taking it to the landfill for appliance recycling, which the rates page requires for refrigerators and freezers. For a curbside unit, ask the hauler whether the refrigerant has to be recovered and tagged, because no city or authority page publishes that step for a home pickup.Official guidance

One less thing on your list

Put the old appliance on its way out.

Choose your appliance to see the price for pickup in Ankeny. We will keep you updated from booking to the pickup photos.

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