Appliance Recycling in San Antonio, 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 San Antonio
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 San Antonio. 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 San Antonio?
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 San Antonio
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 San Antonio?
- • 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 San Antonio pick up appliances?
Junk removal in San Antonio, TX starts at $79 with Dropcurb. The city's Solid Waste Management Department provides curbside brush and bulky collection just twice per year per household. Out-of-cycle pickups cost extra — and you must place items at the curb before they'll even quote you.
City program details: San Antonio SWMD Curbside Brush & Bulky Item Collection. Provided twice per year per household. Out-of-cycle pickups available for a fee per cubic yard — items must be placed at curb for a cost estimate. Brush Drop Off Centers charge by weight in 20-lb increments. TDS Starcrest Transfer Station: $25 fee + $40/ton.
San Antonio SWMD provides curbside brush and bulky collection twice per year per household — miss both windows and you're paying for out-of-cycle pickup by the cubic yard. The TDS Starcrest Transfer Station (11601 Starcrest Dr) charges a $25 entry fee plus $40 per ton, Mon-Fri only. Brush Drop Off Centers charge by weight in 20-lb increments. We Heart Junk ranges from $79-$399 depending on volume (15 cubic yard trucks, $50 heavy weight surcharge). JunkStart charges a $78 base plus $0.68 per pound with onboard truck scales for transparent pay-by-weight pricing. LoadUp starts at $79 per item. The average junk removal cost in San Antonio runs around $200-$250.
Dropcurb picks up appliances same-day in San Antonio for $104 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
San Antonio gives you 2 bulk pickups per year — miss them and you pay.
SWMD provides just 2 curbside brush and bulky collections per household per year. Miss your window? Out-of-cycle pickup costs extra per cubic yard, and you must place items at the curb before they'll even give you a quote. The TDS Starcrest Transfer Station charges $25 + $40/ton, open weekdays only. Military families at Lackland, Fort Sam Houston, and Randolph often need faster options than the city provides.
2x/year
SWMD bulk collection limit
$25 + $40/ton
TDS transfer station fees
1,434,625
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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 San Antonio residents choose Dropcurb for appliance removal
Dropcurb's $79 per item means you don't have to wait for your twice-yearly SWMD window or pay per-cubic-yard out-of-cycle fees. Same starting price as We Heart Junk but with transparent per-item pricing — no volume guessing games, no $50 heavy weight surcharges. Simpler than JunkStart's per-pound pricing, and faster than scheduling through the city.
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