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.
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.
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 Evanston
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.
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.
Have the appliance safely disconnected from power, water and gas, as applicable. Use a qualified professional for gas, hardwired or plumbing connections when needed.
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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.
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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.
Appliances are not collected in the bulk pile, but the City arranges their removal separately and describes that arrangement as free.
City cost & eligibility
No charge. Evanston households that call 311 or 847-448-4311 to arrange the removal of appliances, which the City describes as free and keeps out of the bulk trash pile.
When & how
Call or text 311, or the Public Works Agency on 847-448-4311, to arrange the removal, and do not put the appliance into the bulk trash pile.
Get it ready
Keep the appliance out of the bulk pile because crews do not collect appliances there, remove anything that could spill, and confirm the arrangement with the City before the item goes to the alley line or parkway.
A refrigerator or freezer belongs to the appliance category the City removes on request rather than in the bulk pile, and the household should ask about refrigerant preparation when it books.
City cost & eligibility
No charge. Evanston households arranging appliance removal through 311 or 847-448-4311, which the City describes as free and separate from the bulk trash collection.
When & how
Book the removal through 311 or 847-448-4311 rather than setting the appliance out with bulk trash, and ask at that point what preparation the unit needs.
Get it ready
Empty the appliance before removal, keep it out of the bulk pile, and ask the City whether the doors or the refrigerant need anything done to them before collection, because the City publishes no cooling appliance preparation rule of its own.
A special pick-up is any trash beyond the capacity of the garbage cart plus one additional bag, and the City requires one after a move-out or move-in, after a major clean-up, or for a large piece of furniture. The charge is a fee for the first three cubic yards and a further fee for each additional cubic yard, placed on the water bill for payment later, and the request is made by calling or texting the Public Works Agency on 847-448-4311 or by dialling 311 inside Evanston.
Trash carts come in three sizes with recycling included in the monthly cost, collection is weekly on the assigned day, and the City bills trash, recycling and food and yard waste every two months on the water, sewer and sanitation bill. A household gets one free service adjustment each year and pays a published fee for further changes in the same calendar year, though cart maintenance such as replacing, repairing or exchanging a broken cart is separate. If a collection day falls on or after a City-recognised holiday, the service is postponed by one day.
Seasonal drop-offs for trees, lights and mercury bulbs
Holiday trees are collected by the residential hauler during the first two full weeks of January on the normal collection schedule days and are either composted or chipped into mulch, and a tree left after those weeks has to be logged with the City's 311 service for the Public Works team. Holiday string lights and extension cords are accepted from December 1 through January 31 at selected community centres, and no other holiday decorations are taken. Mercury-containing bulbs are accepted at the Ecology Center, including linear, U-tube and circline fluorescent tubes, bug zappers, tanning bulbs, black lights, germicidal and high-output bulbs, while LED and incandescent bulbs are not accepted and can go in the trash.
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.
City of Evanston Public Works Agency, with Lakeshore Recycling Systems as the residential waste hauler
Arrange free removal of appliances and tires
A household with a washer, dryer, refrigerator, freezer or tires, none of which belong in the bulk trash pile.
Cost & conditions
No charge. Evanston households that call 311 or the Public Works Agency on 847-448-4311 to arrange the removal, which the City describes as free of charge.
Arrange it
Call or text 311 or 847-448-4311, describe the item, and follow the arrangement the City gives instead of setting it out with bulk trash.
The City publishes no refrigerant, door or preparation rule for these items, so confirm those details when the removal is booked, and remember that neither tires nor appliances are collected in the bulk pile.
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Before you book
A few things worth knowing.
Appliance removal, from choosing your item to pickup day in Evanston.
How much does appliance removal cost in Evanston?+
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 Evanston?+
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.
Can an appliance go in the bulk trash pile?+
No. The City states that no tires or appliances will be collected in the bulk trash, and it asks residents to call 311 or 847-448-4311 to arrange their free removal instead. The bulk pile rules still apply to everything else, including the six cubic yard limit and the 7 a.m. set-out time.Official guidance
How is a refrigerator or freezer removed?+
Call or text 311, or the Public Works Agency on 847-448-4311, and arrange the appliance removal the City describes as free, because appliances are not collected in the bulk trash pile. The City does not publish a refrigerant or door preparation rule, so ask when the removal is booked.Official guidance
Who collects trash and bulky items in Evanston?+
The City of Evanston Public Works Agency collects residential waste for properties of one to five dwelling units, with Lakeshore Recycling Systems as the residential hauler, and it runs the bulk trash collections in spring and fall. Recycling is included in the cart cost, food and yard waste is a separate cart service, and large item questions and special pick-up requests go through 311 or 847-448-4311.Official guidance
What does the City refuse to collect?+
Construction debris and hazardous materials are not collected, and the City says a private disposal firm can be hired for them. Tires and appliances are not collected in the bulk trash pile, so the City arranges their free removal through 311 or 847-448-4311. Electronics are not permitted in the trash because Illinois law prohibits disposing of them there, and the City's drop-off programmes handle small electronics, bulbs and holiday lights instead.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 Evanston. We will keep you updated from booking to the pickup photos.
