Appliance Recycling in cary, North Carolina
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 cary
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Place your appliance at the curb, driveway, or alley. No wrapping, no disassembly.
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A local insured hauler picks it up same-day in cary. You get a text when it's done.
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How much does appliance removal cost in cary?
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 cary
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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 cary?
- • 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 cary pick up appliances?
Junk removal in Cary starts at $79 with Dropcurb — same-day curbside pickup, no estimates, no home visit. Cary's weekly garbage collection uses automated arm trucks that only accept Town-issued rollout carts, so bulky items like furniture and mattresses don't fit.
City program details: Town of Cary collects garbage weekly in Town-provided rollout carts with automated arm pickup. The Citizens Convenience Center at 313 N Dixon Ave accepts bulky items but will permanently close in December 2026. Wake County Convenience Centers require a Trash Pass for box trucks or dual-axle trailers.
Cary's automated arm trucks only accept Town-issued rollout carts — bulky items that don't fit must go to the Citizens Convenience Center at 313 N Dixon Ave, which will permanently close in December 2026. Wake County Convenience Centers accept bulky items but require a Trash Pass for box trucks or enclosed trailers. Nearby Raleigh charges $35 per bulky load starting April 2025. LoadUp starts at $79 per item, Junk King offers free on-site estimates, and the average Triangle-area junk removal job runs $150-$350 on Thumbtack.
Dropcurb picks up appliances same-day in cary for $104 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
cary's bulk pickup means waiting up to 12 weeks between pickups — Dropcurb picks up same-day
cary's municipal program has limitations: Items the city won't take — like electronics, appliances with refrigerants, and oversized furniture — need private disposal. That's where curbside pickup fills the gap.
$485,000
median home value
$20
town bulk pickup fee
6 items
municipal pickup limit
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 cary residents choose Dropcurb for appliance removal
Cary's automated collection can't handle anything outside the rollout cart. The Convenience Center closes permanently in December 2026, leaving residents with fewer options. Dropcurb picks up same-day for $79 flat — no trips to the convenience center, no Trash Pass needed.
Serving Regency Park, Preston, MacGregor, Lochmere, Weston, Brier Creek, and 2 more neighborhoods in cary.
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