Appliance Recycling in Minneapolis, Minnesota
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 Minneapolis
Curb it
Place your appliance at the curb, driveway, or alley. No wrapping, no disassembly.
Book it
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 Minneapolis. 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 Minneapolis?
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 Minneapolis
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 Minneapolis?
- • 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 Minneapolis pick up appliances?
Junk removal in Minneapolis starts at $79 with Dropcurb — same-day curbside pickup, no on-site estimates. The city includes up to 2 large items per week with regular garbage collection at no extra fee, but appliances and recyclable items are restricted to recycling week only. Local haulers like Eddie's Junk Removal start at $125, while the average job costs $200-$250.
City program details: Minneapolis Large Item Collection. Frequency: weekly (up to 2 large items per collection day). Wait: same-week on your collection day. Fees: included in city garbage service. Some items (appliances, electronics) only accepted on recycling week.
Eddie's Junk Removal offers Minneapolis service starting at $125 with free estimates. College HUNKS Hauling Junk charges by truck volume with upfront quotes. Hennepin County charges $69 per ton at HERC and the Brooklyn Park Transfer Station. Drop-off facilities in Bloomington and Brooklyn Park accept bulky items — call ahead for hours and fees.
Dropcurb picks up appliances same-day in Minneapolis for $104 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
2 items per week means your cleanout takes all month.
Minneapolis includes large-item pickup with garbage service — but caps it at 2 items per collection day. Clearing a garage in Uptown or a basement in Northeast? You're looking at 3-4 weeks of curbside drops. And appliances only go out on recycling week, so miss it and wait another two weeks.
2 items/week
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of winter weather delays (Nov-Mar)
$246-257
average junk removal cost in Minneapolis
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 Minneapolis residents choose Dropcurb for appliance removal
Minneapolis caps curbside pickup at 2 large items per week, and appliances can only go out on recycling week. Eddie's starts at $125, College HUNKS charges by truck volume. Dropcurb picks up same-day at $79 for the first item — no weekly limits, no recycling-week restrictions.
Serving Uptown, Northeast, North Loop, Linden Hills, Powderhorn, Whittier, and 2 more neighborhoods in Minneapolis.
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