Appliance Recycling in Columbia, South Carolina
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 Columbia
Curb it
Place your appliance at the curb, driveway, or alley. No wrapping, no disassembly.
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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 Columbia. 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 Columbia?
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 Columbia
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 Columbia?
- • 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 Columbia pick up appliances?
Junk removal in Columbia, SC starts at $79 with Dropcurb. The city's Large Item Pickup costs $25 per request but takes 5-7 business days — too slow for move-outs and cleanouts. Dropcurb offers same-day curbside pickup at a flat rate.
City program details: Large Item Pickup. Frequency: as requested. Wait: 5-7 business days. Fees: $25 per pickup
Columbia's Large Item Pickup runs $25 per request with 5-7 business day waits — call Public Works at (803) 545-3780 to schedule. SC's average landfill tipping fee is $38/ton. Dumpster Mule offers full-service hauling at $249 for a half load and $399 for a full load. Junk King Columbia provides free on-site estimates with price-match guarantees. LoadUp starts at $79 per item. Homeowners report average junk removal costs of $230-$252 in the Columbia metro area.
Dropcurb picks up appliances same-day in Columbia for $104 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
Columbia charges $25 per pickup — then makes you wait a week.
The city's 5-7 business day wait undermines the urgency of cleaning projects. When Shandon or Rosewood residents are motivated to clear space, a week of delay kills momentum. Dumpster Mule charges $249 for half a load. Dropcurb starts at $79 with same-day pickup.
$25
City Large Item Pickup fee
5-7 days
City pickup wait time
$249
Dumpster Mule half-load rate
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 Columbia residents choose Dropcurb for appliance removal
Columbia's $25 city pickup is cheap but the 5-7 business day wait kills the momentum of any cleanout project. Dumpster Mule charges $249 for half a truckload. Dropcurb's $79 flat rate gets items gone same-day from Five Points, Shandon, and The Vista — no home visit, no estimate appointment, no waiting.
Serving The Vista, Five Points, Shandon, Rosewood, Earlewood, Olympia, and 4 more neighborhoods in Columbia.
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