Appliance Recycling in Cleveland, 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 Cleveland
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 Cleveland. 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 Cleveland?
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 Cleveland
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 Cleveland?
- • 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 Cleveland pick up appliances?
Junk removal in Cleveland starts at $79 with Dropcurb — same-day curbside pickup with instant online pricing. Cleveland collects up to 3 bulk items per home during the first full week of each month, free for residents. But with only one bulk week per month and a 3-item cap, larger cleanouts require private removal.
City program details: Cleveland collects up to 3 bulk items per home on the regular collection day during the first full week of each month. Free for residents. Call 216-664-3711 or use CLE311 to schedule. Division of Waste Collection at 5600 Carnegie Ave.
Cleveland's Division of Waste Collection (5600 Carnegie Ave, 216-664-3711) picks up 3 bulk items per home during the first full week of each month on your regular collection day. Schedule through CLE311. Cuyahoga County has no county-owned landfill — residents use private waste transfer stations for self-haul disposal. Boyas Excavating operates a construction debris landfill in Cleveland with posted disposal fees. Cleveland Heights runs a separate rotating 4-zone bulk pickup system. Local junk removal includes Junk Gone Today (hot tub removal from $250, volume-based pricing), Ohio Junk Force (free upfront quotes), and College HUNKS (in-person estimates). 1-800-GOT-JUNK charges $150-$600+. Cleveland also offers a 50% reward to witnesses of illegal dumping that leads to conviction.
Dropcurb picks up appliances same-day in Cleveland for $104 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
Free Cleveland bulk pickup comes with 10-21 day waits.
Three weeks is an eternity when you're trying to clear space for renovations or move-related deadlines. Free service sounds great until you realize you could complete entire projects in the time it takes the city to collect one load.
14 days
Maximum wait between pickups
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Healthcare workers in metro area
2 hours
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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 Cleveland residents choose Dropcurb for appliance removal
Cleveland's free bulk pickup is limited to 3 items during one week per month. Miss your week or need more than 3 items? You're stuck until next month. Dropcurb offers same-day curbside pickup from $79, any day, with no item limits. Book online in 60 seconds — no calling CLE311, no waiting for bulk week.
Serving Ohio City, Tremont, University Circle, Shaker Heights, Little Italy, Detroit Shoreway, and 2 more neighborhoods in Cleveland.
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