Appliance Recycling in Austin, Texas
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 Austin
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 Austin. 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 Austin?
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 Austin
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 Austin?
- • 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 Austin pick up appliances?
Junk removal in Austin starts at $79 with Dropcurb — same-day curbside pickup with instant online pricing. Austin Resource Recovery switched to on-demand bulk collection in January 2025 (73,000+ appointments, nearly 10,000 tons collected in year one), but each address is limited to 3 collections per calendar year and the program still restricts appliances, electronics, and construction debris.
City program details: Austin Resource Recovery On-Demand Bulk Collection (launched January 2025). Frequency: up to 3 collections per address per calendar year (changed from fixed biannual schedule). Wait: schedule via Austin Recycles app, 311, or website. 73,000+ appointments and nearly 10,000 tons collected in first year. Fees: included in utility bill base fee. Covers single-family homes up to fourplexes. Saved the city $180,000+ vs old system.
Texas Disposal Systems (TDS) transfer stations charge a minimum of ~$66 per standard pickup truck load, with surcharges of $25 each for mattresses, box springs, and sofas. Austin-area dump fees range $87-650+ depending on load size and material. IREP Junk Removal publishes transparent neighborhood-by-neighborhood pricing. Jack Rabbit Junk Removal offers quick-quote service via text. Junk King Austin uses volume-based pricing. 1-800-GOT-JUNK starts at $150+ with mandatory in-home estimates. LoadUp starts at $79 per item.
Dropcurb picks up appliances same-day in Austin for $104 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
3 pickups per year — then you're on your own.
Austin's 2025 on-demand switch was a massive improvement — 73,000+ appointments and nearly 10,000 tons in year one. But each address is limited to 3 collections per calendar year, and the program still restricts appliances, electronics, and construction debris. TDS transfer stations charge ~$66+ per pickup truck load with $25 mattress/sofa surcharges. Burn through your 3 pickups early and you're stuck.
73K+
on-demand appointments in year one
~$66+
TDS transfer station per load
$25 each
surcharge for mattress/sofa at TDS
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 Austin residents choose Dropcurb for appliance removal
Austin's on-demand system still restricts appliances, electronics, and construction debris. TDS transfer stations charge ~$66+ per pickup truck load plus $25 surcharges for mattresses and sofas. Dropcurb picks up same-day at $79 — no app scheduling, no driving to Bee Cave, no hidden surcharges.
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