Appliance Recycling in Raleigh, 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 Raleigh
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 Raleigh. 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 Raleigh?
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 Raleigh
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 Raleigh?
- • 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 Raleigh pick up appliances?
Junk removal in Raleigh starts at $79 with Dropcurb — same-day curbside pickup with instant online pricing. Raleigh offers free Bulky Load Collection once every 90 days by calling 919-996-3245, but that limits pickups to about 4 per year with scheduling delays. The average junk removal cost in Raleigh from traditional companies runs $234-$245.
City program details: Raleigh offers free Bulky Load Collection once every 90 days (up to ~4 cubic yards per pickup). Call 919-996-3245 to schedule. E-waste and special items require separate scheduling. Weekly yard-waste service planned for Fall 2026.
Raleigh Solid Waste Services offers free Bulky Load Collection once every 90 days, handling up to ~4 cubic yards per pickup (roughly two couches or three queen mattresses). Residents must call 919-996-3245 or email sws@raleighnc.gov to schedule. E-waste requires separate Special Collection scheduling. Wake County operates the East Wake Transfer Station (mattresses and box springs: $15 each) and the South Wake Landfill with posted tipping fees. Wake County Convenience Centers accept household items from residents. Local junk removal costs average $234-$245 according to Homeyou. Count Junkula and McJunk offer truckload-based pricing with free quotes. 1-800-GOT-JUNK charges $150-$600+ with in-person estimates. LoadUp starts at $79 per item.
Dropcurb picks up appliances same-day in Raleigh for $104 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
4 free pickups per year. E-waste needs a separate appointment.
Raleigh's Bulky Load Collection is free but runs only once every 90 days — that's 4 pickups per year. Electronics require a separate Special Collection call. Need something gone this week? The average private hauler charges $234+.
90 days
between free bulk pickups
$234
average Raleigh junk removal cost
$123
average 1/4 truckload (xrefer)
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 Raleigh residents choose Dropcurb for appliance removal
Raleigh's free bulk pickup runs only once every 90 days — that's just 4 pickups per year. When you need a couch gone this weekend, calling 919-996-3245 and waiting weeks won't help. Dropcurb offers same-day curbside pickup from $79, no phone calls needed, and accepts items the city requires special scheduling for.
Serving North Hills, Cameron Village, Five Points, Glenwood South, Oakwood, Cary, and 4 more neighborhoods in Raleigh.
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