Appliance Recycling in Lexington, Kentucky
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 Lexington
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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.
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A local insured hauler picks it up same-day in Lexington. 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 Lexington?
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 Lexington
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 Lexington?
- • 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 Lexington pick up appliances?
Junk removal in Lexington, KY starts at $79 with Dropcurb — same-day curbside pickup with instant online pricing. Lexington Environmental Services runs bulk collection on the 3rd Wednesday monthly with up to 30-day waits. The Bluegrass Regional Transfer Station at 1505 Old Frankfort Pike charges $112/ton. Average Lexington junk removal costs $216-$237.
City program details: Lexington Environmental Services Bulk Collection. Frequency: 3rd Wednesday of each month. Wait: up to 30 days. Fees: included in sanitation fee
Lexington-Fayette County Urban Government provides waste collection via green/blue/gray roll carts. Bulk collection runs on the 3rd Wednesday of each month — included in sanitation fees but requires up to 30-day waits. Bluegrass Regional Transfer Station at 1505 Old Frankfort Pike charges $112/ton for waste disposal, with additional fees for tires and gas tanks. Free trash disposal days are held periodically (6am-1pm, up to one pickup truckload per Fayette County resident). Haley Pike Waste Management Facility at 4216 Hedger Lane accepts waste Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri 8am-5pm (closed Wed). Total Demolition & Junk Removal is locally-owned in Lexington serving Fayette, Mercer, and Bourbon County. The Junkluggers serves Lexington/Georgetown with volume-based pricing and eco-friendly disposal. Average junk removal cost: $216-$237 per job. LoadUp starts at $79/item. 1-800-GOT-JUNK charges $150-$600+ with mandatory on-site estimates.
Dropcurb picks up appliances same-day in Lexington for $104 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
Miss the 3rd Wednesday? Wait another 30 days.
Lexington's bulk collection only runs once a month on the 3rd Wednesday. For 328,000 residents — including UK students moving out every May and horse country estates turning over — once-monthly service doesn't match demand. The Bluegrass Regional Transfer Station charges $112/ton if you can't wait.
1x/month
3rd Wednesday bulk collection only
$112/ton
Bluegrass Transfer Station disposal rate
$216-$237
average local junk removal cost
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 Lexington residents choose Dropcurb for appliance removal
Miss Lexington's 3rd Wednesday and wait another 30 days. The Bluegrass Regional Transfer Station charges $112/ton. Dropcurb picks up same-day from Chevy Chase to Hamburg for $79 — no calendar-watching, no driving to Old Frankfort Pike, no $150+ chain minimums.
Serving Chevy Chase, Ashland Park, Bell Court, Hambrick, Hamburg in Lexington.
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