
Appliance Recycling in Decatur, Alabama
$79 Flat Rate for Single Items
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 Decatur
Curb it
Place your appliance at the curb, driveway, or alley. No wrapping, no disassembly.
Book it
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 Decatur. 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 Decatur?
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 Decatur
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 Decatur?
- • 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 Decatur pick up appliances?
Decatur Bulk Item Pickup Service runs every two weeks with 7-14 day waits and free service for residents. The 70,000 residents in Downtown Historic and Fairlawn areas get regular opportunities with moderate delays.
City program details: No municipal bulk pickup program. Frequency: None. Wait: N/A. Fees: Residents must hire private haulers or use transfer station
Prairie Land Disposal sits 3.2 miles away charging $15-45 per self-haul load. 1-800-GOT-JUNK provides service starting at $150+ with standard 2-3 day advance scheduling requirements.
Dropcurb picks up appliances same-day in Decatur for $104 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
Every two weeks sounds frequent until you need it this week.
West End and Long Creek residents get regular Decatur pickup opportunities, but 7-14 day waits mean broken appliances still monopolize your space for nearly two weeks.
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Municipal service
$75-300
Private hauler cost
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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 Decatur residents choose Dropcurb for appliance removal
Decatur's bi-weekly service still requires 7-14 day waits for pickup. Dropcurb's same-day service for $79 eliminates that wait without the Prairie Land Disposal drive and loading.
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