Appliance Recycling in Arlington, Virginia
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 Arlington
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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 Arlington. 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 Arlington?
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 Arlington
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 Arlington?
- • 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 Arlington pick up appliances?
Junk removal in Arlington starts at $79 with Dropcurb — same-day curbside pickup, no in-person estimates. Arlington County provides weekly curbside collection and special bulk pickups, but bulky items require scheduling a separate collection and the $13.85M program budget is stretched across 238,000+ residents.
City program details: Arlington County provides weekly curbside recycling, trash, and organics collection for single-family homes, duplexes, and some townhouses. Special collections available for large bulky items, large quantities, appliances, heavy metal, and unbundled brush. Trash/recycling program is self-supporting at $13.85M annual budget funded by user fees.
Arlington provides weekly curbside trash/recycling/organics collection. Bulky items require scheduling special collection — separate from regular pickup. The county changed its trash collection contractor for FY2026 at a program cost of $13.85M funded entirely by user fees. E-CARE events at Wakefield HS handle electronics and hazardous waste but run only a few times per year. LoadUp starts at $79 per item, TurboHaul offers cubic-yard pricing, and the average Arlington junk removal job costs $226-$237 according to Homeyou. 1-800-GOT-JUNK operates via the Alexandria franchise and requires in-person estimates.
Dropcurb picks up appliances same-day in Arlington for $104 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
Monthly fees keep adding up, plus bulk item charges.
Arlington's fee structure means paying monthly whether you use the service or not, then paying extra for bulk items when you do need pickup. Those charges compound quickly for anyone dealing with renovations or moves.
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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 Arlington residents choose Dropcurb for appliance removal
Arlington's special bulk collection must be scheduled separately from regular pickup. E-CARE events for electronics run only a few times per year. Federal workers and contractors need disposal on 48-hour notice. Dropcurb picks up same-day for $79 flat from Crystal City to Ballston — no scheduling call, no waiting for the next E-CARE event.
Serving Crystal City, Ballston, Clarendon, Pentagon City, Rosslyn, Courthouse, and 2 more neighborhoods in Arlington.
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