Appliance Recycling in Phoenix, Arizona
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 Phoenix
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Place your appliance at the curb, driveway, or alley. No wrapping, no disassembly.
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How much does appliance removal cost in Phoenix?
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 Phoenix
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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 Phoenix?
- • 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 Phoenix pick up appliances?
Junk removal in Phoenix, AZ starts at $79 with Dropcurb — same-day curbside pickup with instant online pricing. Phoenix replaced monthly bulk trash with an appointment-based system in 2025, limiting residents to 4 collections per calendar year with appointments booked at least 3 business days in advance. A $6/month solid waste rate increase takes effect July 1, 2026 (bringing monthly fees to $43.32). The South Transfer Station at 2728 W Buckeye Rd charges $55/ton for self-haul loads.
City program details: Phoenix Appointment-Based Bulk Trash Collection (replaced monthly system in 2025). Frequency: up to 4 appointments per calendar year. Limit: 10 cubic yards per appointment (17'L x 4'W x 4'H — reduced from 20 cubic yards). Appointments must be made at least 3 business days in advance. Do not place items out more than 24 hours before scheduled appointment day. Collections begin around 6:00 AM. Each household must schedule for its individual pile. Refrigerant appliances need separate appliance-recycling pickup. HOA communities can request coordinated pickup days. Green organics must be separated from bulk trash. Fees: Free for residents. Schedule at phoenix.gov or call 602-262-6251. Per city code 27-22: placing bulk trash out more than 7 days before scheduled date is unlawful.
Phoenix ended monthly bulk trash in 2025 — residents now schedule up to 4 appointment-based collections per year through phoenix.gov or 602-262-6251, with a 10 cubic yard limit per appointment (17'L x 4'W x 4'H, down from 20 cubic yards). HOA communities receive pre-assigned appointment dates (published in the city's bulk trash community appointments PDF). Items must be placed by 5:30 AM on pickup day. The city proposed a multi-year solid waste rate increase: $6/month increase effective July 1, 2026 (bringing the monthly fee to $43.32 for 425,000 ratepayers), plus $6 in July 2027 and $5 in July 2028. Optional curbside green organics subscription rises to one-fourth of the monthly rate ($10.83 starting July 2026). Minimum operating reserve: $50 million. Phoenix owns two transfer stations (north and south) — the South Transfer Station at 2728 W Buckeye Rd charges $55/ton for loads over one ton, with a $20 fee for CRT electronics. Materials are hauled to the SR-85 Landfill in Buckeye. HOA communities can request coordinated pickup days. Junk Zombies (junkzombies.com) starts at $99 for a single item like a couch, with rates adjusted for additional pieces. AZ Junk Removal (azjunkremoval.com, trusted in Phoenix since 2001, 900+ reviews) offers same-day service for junk removal, dumpster rentals, and donation pickups. Junk King Phoenix (480-719-4471) provides same-day service across Phoenix, Scottsdale, Fountain Hills, and Cave Creek. Average junk removal in Phoenix costs $226-$237 per Homeyou (March 2026 data, 14,904 local projects). HomeGuide reports $150-$350 average, full truckloads at $400-$450. 1-800-GOT-JUNK requires on-site estimates, typically $150-$600+. LoadUp starts at $79 per item. Code 3 Junk Removal (firefighter-owned) and Thumbtack operators charge $100-$350.
Dropcurb picks up appliances same-day in Phoenix for $104 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
1.6 million people, only 4 bulk pickups per year.
Phoenix cut monthly bulk trash to just 4 appointment-based collections per year in 2025. With rate increases proposed for July 2026, the city is doing less for more. When you need furniture gone today, waiting for your next appointment slot isn't realistic.
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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 Phoenix residents choose Dropcurb for appliance removal
Phoenix cut bulk collections from monthly to just 4 per year — Dropcurb's $79 same-day pickup fills the gap. No driving to the Buckeye Rd Transfer Station ($55/ton), no waiting for your next appointment slot, no on-site estimates from 1-800-GOT-JUNK ($150-$600+). AZ Junk Removal averages $300 per job. At $226+ average for private haulers, Dropcurb saves 65%.
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