Appliance Recycling in Wilmington, 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 Wilmington
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Place your appliance at the curb, driveway, or alley. No wrapping, no disassembly.
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How much does appliance removal cost in Wilmington?
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 Wilmington
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 Wilmington?
- • 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 Wilmington pick up appliances?
Junk removal in Wilmington starts at $79 with Dropcurb — same-day curbside pickup, no estimates, no waiting. The City of Wilmington offers bulk pickup through Solid Waste Services (910-341-7875), but scheduling takes 1-2 weeks and electronics, appliances with refrigerants, and oversized items are excluded.
City program details: City of Wilmington Solid Waste Services handles bulk pickup — call 910-341-7875 or Cape Fear Public Utility Authority at 910-332-6550 to schedule. Wait: 1-2 weeks. Fees: included with service for standard items, $25 per pickup beyond annual limit. Electronics and CFC appliances require separate arrangements.
City of Wilmington Solid Waste Services (910-341-7875) handles trash, yard waste, recycling, appliance, bulky, and electronic collection all on the same day — but bulk items require scheduling with 1-2 week waits. New Hanover County Landfill at 1238 North College Road charges per-ton rates including the $2/ton NC Solid Waste Tax, with a $5 minimum fee. Yard waste disposal is free for county residents. Hancock Hauling (hancockhauling.com) is Wilmington's top local junk removal company — free on-site estimates, transparent pricing, serves New Hanover, Brunswick, and Pender counties. EZ Haul N Gone (ezhaulngone.com) offers instant upfront pricing online — single items start at $79, junk loads start at $99 — serving Wilmington, Leland, Hampstead, Carolina Beach, and Wrightsville Beach. Monster Trash (monstertrash.net) provides residential trash and bulk pickup in New Hanover County. Jiffy Junk serves Wilmington with full-service removal. College HUNKS Hauling Junk has a Wilmington location. LoadUp starts at $79 per item online plus $50-80 service area fee. 1-800-GOT-JUNK charges $150-$600+ with mandatory on-site estimates. Average Wilmington junk removal job runs $222-$244 according to Homeyou data from 6,400+ local projects.
Dropcurb picks up appliances same-day in Wilmington for $104 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
Wilmington's bulk pickup means waiting 1-2 weeks — Dropcurb picks up same-day
Wilmington'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.
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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 Wilmington residents choose Dropcurb for appliance removal
$79 flat rate with same-day pickup vs 1-2 week waits through the city. No truck rental needed vs driving to New Hanover County Landfill at $52/ton yourself. Online booking in 60 seconds vs calling 910-341-7875 during business hours. No on-site estimate vs 1-800-GOT-JUNK charging $200+ after making you wait at home.
Serving Midtown, Forest Hills, Monkey Junction, Porter's Neck, Sunset Park, Carolina Beach Road, and 2 more neighborhoods in Wilmington.
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