Appliance Recycling in Louisville, 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 Louisville
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 Louisville. 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 Louisville?
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 Louisville
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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 Louisville?
- • 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 Louisville pick up appliances?
Junk removal in Louisville starts at $79 with Dropcurb — same-day curbside pickup, no on-site estimates. Louisville Metro Public Works is rolling out a new appointment-based large item set-out program for Urban Services District residents, but scheduling still means waiting days or weeks.
City program details: Louisville Metro Public Works provides large item set-out appointments for Urban Services District residents (old City of Louisville boundaries). Garbage collection runs once per week Mon-Fri. The Waste Reduction Center accepts drop-offs from Louisville/Jefferson County residents and businesses. Waste Management and Rumpke also serve areas of Jefferson County outside the Urban Services District.
Louisville Metro Public Works recently launched appointment-based large item pickup for the Urban Services District (the old City of Louisville boundaries). Residents outside this district rely on Waste Management or Rumpke for curbside service. The Waste Reduction Center on Meriwether Avenue accepts drop-offs from Louisville/Jefferson County residents. Average junk removal costs $224–$235 in Louisville according to Homeyou data from 5,607 local projects. Clean Slate Junk Removal & Moving specializes in junk removal and on-site moving assistance with free estimates — all employees are background checked. Haulaway Junk Removal offers competitive pricing for the Louisville area. Firedawgs Junk Removal starts at $99 for curbside minimum loads and posts deals on their website. Junk King Louisville (502-586-2793) provides free estimates with volume-based pricing. Rumpke operates a transfer station in Louisville at 40210. Waste Management runs the Outer Loop Recycling and Disposal Facility for the metro area.
Dropcurb picks up appliances same-day in Louisville for $104 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
Two different systems — and neither picks up today.
Louisville splits service between the Urban Services District (city-run pickup) and the rest of Jefferson County (private haulers). Inside the district, the new appointment program means scheduling and waiting. Outside, you're on your own with Waste Management or Rumpke. Either way, same-day isn't an option.
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Urban Services vs. rest of county
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 Louisville residents choose Dropcurb for appliance removal
Dropcurb picks up same-day for $79 — no appointment scheduling through Metro Public Works, no driving to the Waste Reduction Center, no waiting for the new set-out program to process your request.
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