Appliance Recycling in Detroit, Michigan
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 Detroit
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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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How much does appliance removal cost in Detroit?
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 Detroit
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 Detroit?
- • 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 Detroit pick up appliances?
Junk removal in Detroit, MI starts at $79 with Dropcurb — same-day curbside pickup, no on-site estimates. Detroit expanded curbside bulk collection to weekly service in June 2024, funded by a $270 annual solid waste fee (2026, up from $260 in 2025). The DPW also offers Paid Bulk Collection for oversized debris. But weekly pickup has strict restrictions — appliances, electronics, and mattresses are frequently rejected.
City program details: Detroit DPW Weekly Bulk Collection + Paid Bulk Pickup Service. Frequency: weekly (curbside). Wait: same-week for weekly service; 1-2 weeks for paid bulk requests. Fees: included in $270/year solid waste fee (2026, up $10/year since 2024); paid bulk pickup available via request form or call (313) 876-0004. Yard waste collection runs late March through mid-December annually. Seniors with HOPE exemption qualify for 50% discount on solid waste fee.
J. Fons Transfer Station (6451 E McNichols Rd, operated by Priority Waste since 2020 acquisition) charges approximately $80-85 per load for residential drop-offs. Michigan landfills average $20-40 per self-haul pickup load. 3 Bears Junk Removal (founded 2021 by Phillip Lewis, 313-354-6360) is a fast-growing local hauler with strong Yelp/Google reviews — "The Removal Company With Prices Just Right." AJF Junk Removal offers transparent upfront pricing in Metro Detroit with no hidden fees and free estimates. College Hunks Hauling Junk offers volume-based pricing with $150+ minimums and a reported $99 dispatch fee. Edwards Everyday Solutions and Morton Welding & Junk Removal are highly rated on Yelp. 1-800-GOT-JUNK serves Detroit at $150-600+. LoadUp starts at $79 per item plus $50-80 service area fee. TaskRabbit junk haulers start at $48 but quality varies. Average Detroit junk removal runs $242-$253 per Homeyou, with a broader range of $100-$800 depending on scope.
Dropcurb picks up appliances same-day in Detroit for $104 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
Detroit's weekly bulk service skips what you actually need gone.
You're paying $270/year in solid waste fees (2026), but Detroit's weekly bulk collection won't touch appliances, electronics, or oversized items. The Paid Bulk Pickup line means calling (313) 876-0004, filling out forms, and waiting 1-2 weeks. Meanwhile that dead fridge sits in your Corktown alley.
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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 Detroit residents choose Dropcurb for appliance removal
Detroit's weekly bulk service restricts appliances, electronics, and oversized items. The Paid Bulk Pickup line (313-876-0004) takes 1-2 weeks. At $79, Dropcurb handles same-day what the city won't — no $85 transfer station trips, no $150+ GOT-JUNK minimums, no waiting for DPW callbacks. You're already paying $270/year in solid waste fees — don't pay $150+ more when the city won't take your fridge.
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