Appliance Recycling in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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 Pittsburgh
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 Pittsburgh. 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 Pittsburgh?
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 Pittsburgh
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 Pittsburgh?
- • 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 Pittsburgh pick up appliances?
Junk removal in Pittsburgh starts at $79 with Dropcurb — same-day curbside pickup, no on-site estimates. Pittsburgh's city program handles bulk items through 311 but excludes appliances, electronics, tires, and construction debris from curbside collection.
City program details: Pittsburgh Environmental Services handles large item/bulk pickup through the city's 311 process. Items must be set out after 6 PM the night before and before 6 AM on collection day. The city runs Northern and Southern collection schedules — check pittsburghpa.gov or PGH.ST for your specific collection day. Construction debris, tires, appliances, and covered devices (TVs, computers) are NOT accepted curbside.
Pittsburgh's Environmental Services divides the city into Northern and Southern collection zones with specific pickup days per block. Residents request bulk pickup through 311 and must set items out after 6 PM the night before collection. PGH.ST helps residents look up their exact collection day by address. The city does not accept appliances, covered electronic devices (TVs, computers), tires, or construction materials at curbside — those require separate disposal. Seneca Landfill in Harmony charges approximately $65/ton with minimums varying by vehicle size. Average junk removal costs $223–$234 in Pittsburgh (Homeyou data) or $236–$259 in Allegheny County (Manta). Two Men and a Junk Truck (412-501-9578) offers same-day service locally. Junk King Pittsburgh provides free estimates with dumpster rental options. LoadUp starts at $79 per single bulky item with online booking.
Dropcurb picks up appliances same-day in Pittsburgh for $104 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
Free pickup — but not for appliances, electronics, or tires.
Pittsburgh's curbside program excludes the items people most need removed — old refrigerators, TVs, tires, and construction debris all require separate disposal. The city picks up furniture through 311, but everything else needs a landfill trip or private hauler.
$65/ton
Seneca Landfill self-haul rate
$223-$259
Average Pittsburgh junk removal cost
90
Neighborhoods across hilly terrain
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 Pittsburgh residents choose Dropcurb for appliance removal
Dropcurb picks up same-day for $79 — including appliances and electronics that Pittsburgh's curbside program rejects. No 311 scheduling, no driving to Seneca Landfill, no on-site estimates.
Serving Lawrenceville, Squirrel Hill, Shadyside, Strip District, Oakland, East Liberty, and 3 more neighborhoods in Pittsburgh.
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