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Appliance Recycling in Madison, Alabama

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

1

Curb it

Place your appliance at the curb, driveway, or alley. No wrapping, no disassembly.

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Book it

Select your item, see the exact price ($104), and pick your day. 60 seconds.

3

Gone

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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Pickup fee$79
First applianceIncluded
Appliance recycling fee+$25
Each additional appliance+$29 + $25
Book appliance pickup — $104

✓ Price guaranteed before you book. No surprises, no hidden fees.

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.

MethodCostSpeedEffortBest for
City bulk pickupFree2–9 weeksSchedule ahead. Many cities accept appliances but require Freon to be professionally removed first. Strict weight limits apply.You can wait weeks and your city accepts appliances
Retailer haul-away (Home Depot, Lowe’s)Free–$50Same day as deliveryOnly available when buying a new appliance. Old one must be disconnected and accessible. Not all retailers offer this in all areas.You're buying a replacement and the retailer offers haul-away
Self-haul to recycling center$30–80Same dayNeed a truck. Appliances are extremely heavy (150–300+ lbs). Most people need help loading. Must find a certified recycling facility.You have a truck, a helper, and a nearby recycling center
Traditional junk removal (1-800-GOT-JUNK, etc.)$200–600+2–3 daysMust be home for in-person estimate. Crew enters your home and can disconnect for you. Higher price reflects full-service approach.Appliance is in a tight space and you need full-service removal
Dropcurb$104Same dayDisconnect and place at curb or garage apron. Book online in 60 seconds. $25 recycling fee included. No Freon removal needed — our recyclers handle it.You want it gone today without the heavy lifting

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?

Same-day junk removal in Madison, AL starts at $79 with Dropcurb, with curbside pickup, loading, and disposal handled by a local hauler. Madison has about 64,029 residents and high-income, HOA-heavy neighborhoods where cleanup deadlines are common. Book online in about 60 seconds, leave items curbside, and get completion photos without waiting at home.

City program details: Madison County sanitation handles household garbage weekly (Thursday) while Republic Services handles city trash/large-item routes; city guidance excludes hazardous waste, TVs/computers, tires, and construction materials from curb pickup.

Madison’s city page directs residents to county sanitation for weekly household garbage and to Republic Services for trash and large-item collection schedules, but the published guidelines still block many items people urgently need gone, including hazardous materials, TVs, computers, tires, and construction debris. In fast-growing neighborhoods like Town Madison and Clift Farm, that leaves move-outs, furniture swaps, and renovation cleanup stuck between municipal rules and expensive full-service quotes. Madison County also maintains a junk-ordinance reporting channel, so visible curb clutter can quickly become a compliance headache in stricter HOA communities.

Dropcurb picks up appliances same-day in Madison for $104 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.

Madison cleanup rules are real, but life moves faster than the schedule.

Madison’s official trash guidance clearly excludes several item types residents frequently need removed, including TVs, computers, tires, hazardous materials, and construction debris. In high-turnover neighborhoods and HOA communities, those limits collide with short compliance windows and move-out deadlines. Residents need a same-day backup when city and county paths are too restrictive.

64,029

Madison population (city quick facts)

$118,132

Median household income (city quick facts)

$79

Dropcurb starting price

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

Dropcurb fills the gap between city limits and premium full-service haulers, with same-day curbside pickup starting at $79 and upfront pricing before you book. No appointment window, no in-home entry, and no quote visit required. For Madison homeowners trying to clear items fast, it is the simplest way to avoid ordinance complaints and missed deadlines.

Serving Town Madison, Clift Farm, Heritage Plantation, Edgewater, Lanier Lakes, West Haven, and 2 more neighborhoods in Madison.

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