Appliance Recycling in Columbus, 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 Columbus
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 Columbus. 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 Columbus?
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 Columbus
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 Columbus?
- • 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 Columbus pick up appliances?
Junk removal in Columbus, OH starts at $79 with Dropcurb. The city offers free Bulk Collection, but you must schedule online through 311 or call (614) 645-3111 — no items are collected without an appointment, and waits run 7-14 days.
City program details: Columbus Bulk Collection. Schedule online through 311 or call (614) 645-3111. No items collected without scheduling. Wait: 7-14 days. Free for residents. SWACO manages Franklin County waste disposal.
Columbus requires scheduling all bulk collection through 311 or by calling (614) 645-3111 — no items will be picked up without a reservation. SWACO's Franklin County Sanitary Landfill charges a $5 minimum for residential loads, with tipping fees prorated for loads under 1 ton. Landfill hours are Mon-Fri 5 AM to 5 PM and Sat 6 AM to noon. Fire Dawgs Junk Removal offers $99 starting junk removal in Columbus. Two Men and a Junk Truck also starts at $99. LoadUp charges $79 per item. The average junk removal cost in Columbus runs $228-$239 through traditional services.
Dropcurb picks up appliances same-day in Columbus for $104 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
Columbus bulk collection is free — but requires 311 scheduling and up to 2 weeks.
No bulk items are collected without scheduling through 311 or calling (614) 645-3111. With 906,000+ residents competing for pickup slots, Short North and German Village residents wait 7-14 days. SWACO's landfill is open limited hours and requires your own truck. OSU campus area move-outs overwhelm the system every spring and fall.
7-14 days
Bulk collection wait time
906,528
Residents sharing the system
$5 min
SWACO landfill self-haul fee
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 Columbus residents choose Dropcurb for appliance removal
Dropcurb's $79 beats the city's 7-14 day scheduling wait with same-day pickup — no calling 311, no online reservation system. We're cheaper than Fire Dawgs' $99 starting price and half of what 1-800-GOT-JUNK charges for their on-site estimates.
Serving Short North, German Village, Clintonville, Worthington, Upper Arlington, Bexley, and 2 more neighborhoods in Columbus.
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