Appliance Recycling in Indianapolis, Indiana
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 Indianapolis
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 Indianapolis. 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 Indianapolis?
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 Indianapolis
Compared by cost, speed, and effort — pick the right option for your situation.
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 Indianapolis?
- • 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 Indianapolis pick up appliances?
Junk removal in Indianapolis starts at $79 with Dropcurb — same-day curbside pickup with instant online pricing. Indianapolis DPW offers monthly heavy trash collection (up to 2 items), but appliances, electronics, and tires are excluded, leaving 887,000 residents scrambling for alternatives.
City program details: Indianapolis DPW Heavy Trash Collection — up to 2 items per month, collected once monthly on a set schedule. Free for residents. Does not accept appliances, electronics, or tires. Use indy.gov to find your pickup day.
Indianapolis DPW collects up to 2 heavy trash items per month on a set schedule — free but excludes appliances, electronics, and tires. Use indy.gov to find your pickup day. Private junk removal in Indianapolis averages $219-230 per job. Fire Dawgs starts curbside at $99. Schott Services offers transparent pricing. Self-haul to Citizens Transfer Station runs $25-60 per load.
Dropcurb picks up appliances same-day in Indianapolis for $104 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
2 items per month. No appliances. No electronics. No tires.
Indianapolis heavy trash pickup is free but limited — just 2 items monthly, and they refuse the biggest headaches: fridges, TVs, and tires. For 887,000 residents, that leaves a lot of junk with nowhere to go except expensive private haulers averaging $219+ per job.
2 items
monthly heavy trash limit per household
$219
average private junk removal cost in Indy
$25-60
per load at Citizens Transfer Station (self-haul)
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 Indianapolis residents choose Dropcurb for appliance removal
Indianapolis heavy trash only takes 2 items per month and won't touch your fridge, TV, or tires. Dropcurb picks up everything for $79 — same-day, no waiting for your monthly schedule, no items rejected, no crew walking through your home.
Serving Downtown Indianapolis, Broad Ripple, Mass Ave, Fountain Square, Irvington, Butler-Tarkington, and 4 more neighborhoods in Indianapolis.
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