Appliance Recycling in Lincoln, Nebraska
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 Lincoln
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 Lincoln. 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 Lincoln?
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 Lincoln
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 Lincoln?
- • 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 Lincoln pick up appliances?
Junk removal in Lincoln, NE starts at $79 with Dropcurb — same-day curbside pickup with instant online pricing. Lincoln uses private trash haulers (Husker Refuse, D&D Waste, WM) instead of a city program. Husker Refuse includes one large bulk item per month, but anything beyond that requires scheduling a separate junk removal service.
City program details: Lincoln residential trash is handled by private haulers (Husker Refuse, D&D Waste, WM, etc.) — not a city program. Husker Refuse includes one large bulk item per month with weekly service. 96-gallon wheeled container provided. Carts out by 6:00 AM on collection day. Each private hauler has its own bulk/large item policy.
Lincoln's residential trash is handled by private companies — not the city. Husker Refuse is the most popular, offering weekly trash, recycling, and yard waste pickup with a 96-gallon wheeled container and one large bulk item per month (carts out by 6:00 AM). D&D Waste is praised on Yelp/Reddit for responsive customer service. WM (Waste Management) handles larger commercial and residential accounts. Junk King Lincoln offers stress-free junk removal with no-cost estimates and often same-day service. LNK Junk Removal is a local Lincoln company with average costs of $50-$250 per job specializing in bulk item removal. College HUNKS Hauling Junk has a Lincoln franchise with hourly packing and volume-based junk removal pricing. LoadUp starts at $79 per item with online booking. Average Lincoln junk removal costs $50-$250 per Homeyou/LNK data.
Dropcurb picks up appliances same-day in Lincoln for $104 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
One bulk item per month. After that, you're on your own.
Lincoln's private trash haulers include 1 large item per month — great for a mattress swap, but useless for a move-out or garage cleanout. Extra bulk pickups cost $30-$50+ each. University Place apartments turn over every August, and 1 item per month doesn't cut it.
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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 Lincoln residents choose Dropcurb for appliance removal
Lincoln's private haulers include 1 bulk item per month — great for a single couch, but useless for a garage cleanout or move-out. Additional bulk pickups cost $30-$50+ per item. Dropcurb starts at $79 with instant online pricing, same-day service, and handles appliances and electronics your regular hauler won't touch.
Serving Downtown Lincoln, Near South, University Place, Havelock, Bethany, College View, and 4 more neighborhoods in Lincoln.
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