Appliance Recycling in Plano, 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 Plano
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Place your appliance at the curb, driveway, or alley. No wrapping, no disassembly.
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How much does appliance removal cost in Plano?
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 Plano
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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 Plano?
- • 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 Plano pick up appliances?
Junk removal in Plano, TX starts at $79 with Dropcurb — same-day curbside pickup with instant online pricing. Plano offers free monthly bulky waste collection (schedule 2+ working days ahead by calling (972) 941-7141 or online), but it runs Mon-Thu only and excludes appliances, electronics, and construction debris.
City program details: Plano Bulky Waste Collection. Frequency: once per month (Mon-Thu depending on location). Schedule at least 2 working days in advance by calling (972) 941-7141 or online. Items must be at collection point by 7 AM, no more than 5 days prior. Free for residents. Runs year-round including holidays.
Plano's free bulky waste collection runs once per month on a Mon-Thu schedule depending on your address. Call (972) 941-7141 or submit an online request at least 2 working days in advance. Items must be at your collection point by 7 AM, placed no more than 5 days before your scheduled day. The Custer Transfer Station at 9901 Custer Road (in Plano) accepts residential loads Mon-Sat 8 AM - 4 PM. Quick Junk Removal (quickjunkremoval.org) is locally owned in Plano — same-day bulk trash pickup with strong reviews across Collin County. Junk King Plano uses volume-based pricing with 20% more truck capacity than competitors. JM Junk Removers offers text-a-photo quoting for fast estimates. Junk North Plano (junknorthplano.com) claims 30-40% below franchise pricing. All Star Junk Hauling serves Plano and Frisco with strong Nextdoor reviews. Price Is Right Junk Removal offers free no-obligation volume-based estimates. College HUNKS Hauling Junk has a Plano franchise. Average Plano junk removal costs $217-$228 per job per Homeyou (2,815 local projects). Full truck average is $542 per xrefer. 1-800-GOT-JUNK charges $150-$600+. LoadUp starts at $79 per item.
Dropcurb picks up appliances same-day in Plano for $104 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
Plano's free bulk pickup is monthly and Mon-Thu only.
Plano's monthly bulky waste collection requires calling (972) 941-7141 at least 2 working days ahead. It runs Monday through Thursday only — no weekend pickups. Appliances, electronics, and construction debris are excluded. With 24 Fortune 500 companies and constant corporate relocations, the monthly schedule can't keep up.
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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 Plano residents choose Dropcurb for appliance removal
Plano's free monthly bulk collection is solid — but you must call (972) 941-7141 days ahead, it runs Mon-Thu only, and appliances are excluded. Dropcurb starts at $79 with instant online booking, same-day weekend service, and takes everything including appliances and electronics. At $217+ average for private haulers, Dropcurb saves 64%.
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