Appliance Recycling in Memphis, Tennessee
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 Memphis
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.
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A local insured hauler picks it up same-day in Memphis. 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 Memphis?
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 Memphis
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 Memphis?
- • 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 Memphis pick up appliances?
Junk removal in Memphis, TN starts at $79 with Dropcurb — same-day curbside pickup, no on-site estimates. Memphis runs free "Outside the Cart" bulk collection twice per month (1st+3rd or 2nd+4th week depending on your zone) on your regular collection day. But the program restricts appliances and electronics, and missing your bulk week means a 2-week wait for the next one.
City program details: Memphis Outside the Cart / Bulk Waste Collection. Frequency: twice per month (bi-monthly on 1st+3rd or 2nd+4th week, on regular collection day). Wait: up to 2 weeks for next scheduled day. Fees: free for city residents. Check collection calendar for blue-line bulk pickup weeks.
Memphis residents can check their collection calendar for blue-line bulk pickup weeks. Solid waste fee-paying customers can also self-haul up to 1 truckload of non-hazardous waste to the landfill per month at no extra charge. Shelby County Household Hazardous Waste Facility (6305 Haley Rd, Memphis 38134) accepts hazardous items Tuesdays and Saturdays — 100 lbs or 15 gallons per vehicle per month, one electronic item per household. Clean City Hauling (901-585-7032, cleancityhauling.com) is Memphis's top-rated locally owned junk removal — same-day service, upfront pricing, eco-friendly disposal for residential and commercial jobs. The Junk Llamas (thejunkllamas.com) is a family-owned Memphis company with excellent Google reviews — praised for affordable pricing, professional crews, and volume-based truck pricing. Mid South Removal (midsouthremoval.com) advertises the fastest and most affordable junk removal in Memphis with same-day and next-day pickup. Junk King Memphis (901-479-0316) serves the metro including Arlington, Bartlett, and Collierville. Memphis Junk Removal (memjunk.com) claims the cheapest prices in Memphis with free estimates covering Shelby, Fayette, and Tipton counties. LoadUp starts at $79 per item plus service area fee. 1-800-GOT-JUNK charges $150-600+. 20-yard dumpster rentals (Jake's Dumpsters) run ~$600 for 10 days. Average Memphis junk removal runs $232-$243 according to Homeyou (6,418 local projects).
Dropcurb picks up appliances same-day in Memphis for $104 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
Free twice-monthly pickup — but only on your designated week.
Memphis's Outside the Cart program is generous at twice per month, but you're locked to either the 1st+3rd or 2nd+4th week. Miss your bulk day and that broken dresser sits in your Midtown yard for two more weeks — potentially drawing a code enforcement notice.
2 weeks
gap between bulk collection days
20K+
code enforcement cases per year
10 days
compliance deadline after notice
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 Memphis residents choose Dropcurb for appliance removal
Memphis's twice-monthly bulk service means waiting up to 2 weeks for your next collection day — and items left out early get code enforcement attention. Dropcurb picks up same-day at $79, handles electronics and appliances the city program restricts, and sends a photo when done.
Serving Midtown, Cooper-Young, Cordova, Downtown, East Memphis, Overton Park, and 4 more neighborhoods in Memphis.
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