Appliance Recycling in New York City, New York
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 New York City
Curb it
Place your appliance at the curb, driveway, or alley. No wrapping, no disassembly.
Book it
Select your item, see the exact price ($104), and pick your day. 60 seconds.
Gone
A local insured hauler picks it up same-day in New York City. 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 New York City?
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 New York City
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 New York City?
- • 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 New York City pick up appliances?
Junk removal in NYC starts at $79 with Dropcurb. DSNY offers free bulk pickup through the 311 app, but waits of 5-10 business days leave items sitting on the curb — a code violation risk in many neighborhoods. NYC also bans e-waste from curbside trash entirely.
City program details: NYC Bulk Item Collection. Frequency: By request. Wait: 5-10 business days. Fees: free for residents
DSNY bulk pickup is free but requires a 311 request and 5-10 business day wait. Mattresses must be sealed in a bag. CFC appliances (fridges, AC units) need a separate request. E-waste is banned from curbside trash — residents must find SAFE Disposal events or drop-off sites. Taskrabbit junk haulers start at $40/hour. 1-800-GOT-JUNK charges $150-$600+ across all five boroughs. LoadUp starts at $79/item.
Dropcurb picks up appliances same-day in New York City for $104 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
NYC's free bulk pickup takes 5-10 days. Your building won't wait that long.
In a city of 8.3 million where building supers enforce curb rules and neighbors file complaints, leaving items outside for two weeks isn't just inconvenient — it can mean fines. Whether you're in a Park Slope brownstone or an Astoria walk-up, DSNY's timeline doesn't match NYC urgency.
5-10 days
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Residents sharing DSNY capacity
$79
Dropcurb same-day price
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 New York City residents choose Dropcurb for appliance removal
Dropcurb's $79 per item skips the 311 queue and gets items gone same-day. No mattress bag requirement, no separate CFC request, no hunting for e-waste events. We match LoadUp's price with curbside-only simplicity — no strangers in your apartment.
Serving Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, Staten Island, Financial District, and 3 more neighborhoods in New York City.
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