Appliance Recycling in Akron, Ohio
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 Akron
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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 Akron?
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 Akron
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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 Akron?
- • 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 Akron pick up appliances?
Junk removal in Akron, OH starts at $79 with Dropcurb. The city allows only 3 Special Bulk Volume Pickups per year — and they must be prescheduled. Once you've used your 3, private haulers are the only option. Dropcurb offers same-day curbside pickup with no annual limits.
City program details: Akron allows 3 Special Bulk Volume Pickups per year — must preschedule through the city. Carts must be curbside by 4:30 AM on pickup days with lids closed. Items not permitted in regular trash include construction debris, tires, and hazardous materials. Contact Akron Refuse Division to schedule.
Akron limits residents to 3 Special Bulk Volume Pickups per year — each must be prescheduled through the Refuse Division. Carts must be out by 4:30 AM. Beyond those 3, the Middlebury Waste Transfer Station at 389 Fountain Street handles waste transfer (contracted through Waste Management — no hand unloading, dump trailers and roll-offs only). The Junkluggers of Akron-Canton provides free on-site estimates with eco-friendly disposal. B-Gone Junk Removal offers affordable local hauling. LoadUp starts at $79 per item.
Dropcurb picks up appliances same-day in Akron for $104 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
Akron gives you 3 bulk pickups a year. Then you're on your own.
Three prescheduled pickups per year run out fast — one spring cleaning and a move-out can burn through all three. After that, the Middlebury Transfer Station won't let you hand-unload (dump trailers and roll-offs only). Private haulers like Junkluggers require home visits for estimates. Dropcurb starts at $79 with no annual limits.
3/year
City bulk pickup limit
4:30 AM
Cart curbside deadline
$79
Dropcurb starting price (no limit)
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 Akron residents choose Dropcurb for appliance removal
Akron's 3 annual bulk pickups run out fast during spring cleaning or a move. The Middlebury Transfer Station won't let you hand-unload — you need a dump trailer. Dropcurb's $79 flat rate gives Highland Square and Firestone Park residents unlimited same-day pickups with no truck required.
Serving Highland Square, Goodyear Heights, Ellet, Downtown Canal District, Firestone Park, North Hill, and 4 more neighborhoods in Akron.
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