Appliance Recycling in Madison, Wisconsin
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 Madison
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 Madison. 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 Madison?
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 Madison
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 Madison?
- • 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 Madison pick up appliances?
Junk removal in Madison starts at $79 with Dropcurb — same-day curbside pickup with instant online pricing. Madison's Streets Division offers free on-demand large item pickup for properties with 1-8 units, but you'll wait 5-10 business days after submitting a work order. Properties over 8 units lost city large item service in 2025.
City program details: Large Item Pickup via work order through Streets Division. Frequency: on demand. Wait: 5-10 business days. Fees: FREE for properties with 1-8 residential units (covered by Resource Recovery Special Charge on monthly water bill). Properties over 8 units are excluded from city large item service as of 2025. City also operates drop-off sites that accept recycling and large items — recycling fees for appliances and electronics are covered by the Resource Recovery charge. Dane County Rodefeld Landfill at 7102 Maahic Way accepts residential waste Mon-Fri 6:30 AM-3:15 PM, Sat 8 AM-10:45 AM.
Madison's large item pickup is free for properties with 1-8 residential units — submit a work order through the Streets Division and expect 5-10 business days. The $25 fee was eliminated; costs are now covered by the Resource Recovery Special Charge on your monthly water bill. Properties over 8 units lost city large item service in 2025 and must use private haulers. City drop-off sites accept large items and appliances with recycling fees covered by the Resource Recovery charge. Dane County Rodefeld Landfill (7102 Maahic Way) is open Mon-Fri 6:30 AM-3:15 PM, Sat 8 AM-10:45 AM. Two Men and a Junk Truck charges $149 for a single item like a dresser or mattress, $199 for a table with chairs or refrigerator. LoadUp starts at $79 per item. Junk King Madison (608-888-0161) offers free estimates with volume-based pricing. College Hunks Hauling Junk operates in Madison with on-site estimates only — no prices published online.
Dropcurb picks up appliances same-day in Madison for $104 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
Madison's free city pickup still means a 5-10 day wait — Dropcurb picks up same-day
Madison eliminated the $25 large item fee, but the 5-10 business day wait remains. During UW move-out season, waits stretch further. Buildings over 8 units lost city service entirely in 2025 and must use private haulers. Two Men and a Junk Truck charges $149-$199 per item. Dropcurb starts at $79 with same-day pickup.
Free
City large item pickup (1-8 unit properties)
5-10 days
City pickup wait time
8+ units
Cut off from city service since 2025
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 Madison residents choose Dropcurb for appliance removal
Madison's free city pickup is great — if you can wait 5-10 business days and your property has 8 units or fewer. Buildings over 8 units are cut off entirely since 2025. Two Men and a Junk Truck charges $149-$199 per item. College Hunks requires an in-home estimate. Dropcurb picks up from your curb same-day at $79 — book online in 60 seconds, no work orders, no waiting.
Serving Miffland, Langdon Street, Near East Side, Middleton, Monona, Shorewood Hills, and 3 more neighborhoods in Madison.
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