Appliance Recycling in Durham, 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 Durham
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.
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A local insured hauler picks it up same-day in Durham. 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 Durham?
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 Durham
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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 Durham?
- • 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 Durham pick up appliances?
Junk removal in Durham starts at $79 with Dropcurb — same-day curbside pickup with no in-person estimates. The city offers free bulky item pickup (up to 3 items per week by request), but scheduling waits and item limits push many residents toward private haulers.
City program details: Durham Solid Waste Management Bulky Item Collection. Frequency: by request, up to 3 items free per week. Must schedule via Durham One Call (919-560-1200) or online. Appliances and electronics accepted. Yard waste moves to biweekly starting August 2025.
Durham's free curbside bulky pickup handles up to 3 items per week by request — items are picked up mechanically with a boom truck. Requests for more than 3 items incur charges. Schedule online or call 919-560-1200. The Durham Waste Disposal & Recycling Center at 2115 E Club Blvd (919-560-4611) is open Mon-Fri 7:30am-4pm, Sat 7:30am-noon. Republic Services operates the Transfer Station. Durham County Convenience Sites require a blue sticker and limit residents to 1 dump per week. Junk King Durham offers free estimates at (919) 504-5695 with eco-friendly disposal. Two Men and a Junk Truck provides same-day service in Durham. Junk Terminators, Tar Heel Junk Removal, and Traho Junk Removal are top-rated on Yelp. I Put Your Junk In My Trunk serves Durham, Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and Raleigh. College HUNKS (Raleigh location) serves the Durham area. LoadUp starts at $79 per item with additional items from $15. 1-800-GOT-JUNK requires an in-person estimate at $150-$600+.
Dropcurb picks up appliances same-day in Durham for $104 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
3-6 week waits for as-needed pickup service.
Durham Public Works runs pickup 'as needed' which translates to 3-6 week waits for residents. When you need furniture gone quickly, waiting over a month isn't realistic.
15,000
Duke students moving annually
1 week
Peak move-out window
52 weeks
City pickup frequency (unchanged)
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 Durham residents choose Dropcurb for appliance removal
Durham's free pickup maxes out at 3 bulky items per week and requires scheduling days in advance. Move-out season with 15,000+ Duke students creates weeks-long backlogs. Dropcurb picks up same-day for $79 flat — no scheduling call, no 3-item limit, no waiting.
Serving Trinity Park, Old West Durham, Tobacco District, Brightleaf, Duke Forest, Walltown, and 3 more neighborhoods in Durham.
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