Appliance Recycling in Houston, 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 Houston
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 Houston. 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 Houston?
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 Houston
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 Houston?
- • 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 Houston pick up appliances?
Junk removal in Houston starts at $79 with Dropcurb — same-day curbside pickup with no monthly-schedule waits. Houston planned a 311 on-demand heavy trash system for March 2026, but it was put on hold — the monthly neighborhood route schedule continues with chronic pickup delays and missed-collection complaints spiking at the 311 center. Appliances, electronics, tires, and construction debris are still excluded.
City program details: Houston planned a 311 call-to-schedule heavy trash system for March 2026, but the rollout was put on hold due to chronic pickup delays and budget overruns. The monthly neighborhood route schedule continues. The city's 311 center has seen a sharp spike in missed-pickup service requests. The Solid Waste overtime budget was exceeded early in the fiscal year. Free for residents. Appliances, electronics, tires, and construction debris excluded.
Houston's planned 311 call-to-schedule heavy trash system was put on hold in March 2026 due to chronic pickup delays and budget overruns — the monthly route schedule continues. The Solid Waste overtime budget was exceeded early in the fiscal year. 311 missed-pickup service requests have spiked. The old monthly schedule generated 659 illegal dumping reports in just 4 weeks. Gainsborough Waste and other Houston transfer stations charge ~$40 per pickup truck load (first-time customers get $25 off). Snap Junk Removal charges $33-48/cubic yard with a $185 minimum (3-yard minimum). Fire Dawgs starts at $99 (curbside minimum). Tex Mex Junk Removal from $165. Trash N Dash charges $149-$600+ based on volume. Average Houston junk removal runs $237-$248 according to Homeyou (21,851 local projects). 1-800-GOT-JUNK serves Houston at $150-600+. LoadUp starts at $79 per item.
Dropcurb picks up appliances same-day in Houston for $104 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
Houston's heavy trash overhaul stalled — monthly delays continue.
Houston planned a 311 on-demand heavy trash system for March 2026, but it was put on hold due to chronic pickup delays and budget overruns. The monthly route schedule continues with staffing shortages and spiking missed-pickup complaints. The old system generated 659 illegal dumping reports in just 4 weeks. Appliances, electronics, and tires still aren't accepted.
On hold
311 on-demand system delayed
659
illegal dumping reports in 4 weeks
$237-248
average Houston junk removal cost
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 Houston residents choose Dropcurb for appliance removal
Houston's planned 311 on-demand system was put on hold — the monthly heavy trash route schedule continues with chronic delays and budget overruns. Missed-pickup complaints keep spiking. Appliances, electronics, and tires are still excluded. At $79, Dropcurb handles same-day what the city can't — no monthly schedule waits, no staffing-shortage delays, no $99-185 competitor minimums.
Serving River Oaks, Memorial, Galleria, Heights, Montrose, Spring Branch, and 4 more neighborhoods in Houston.
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