Appliance Recycling in Tempe, 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 Tempe
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 Tempe. 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 Tempe?
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 Tempe
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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 Tempe?
- • 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 Tempe pick up appliances?
Junk removal in Tempe, AZ starts at $79 with Dropcurb — same-day curbside pickup with instant online pricing. Tempe runs scheduled bulk trash and green organics collection on a neighborhood-by-neighborhood calendar (2026 schedule available at tempe.gov). With 80,000+ ASU students driving constant turnover, the city's fixed schedule can't keep up with demand.
City program details: Tempe Bulk Trash Collection. Frequency: scheduled by neighborhood (2026 calendar at tempe.gov). Separate green organics schedule. Fees: Free for residents. Household Products Collection Center for hazardous waste.
Tempe publishes a neighborhood-specific 2026 Bulk Trash Collection Schedule at tempe.gov (announced January 1, 2026) — your collection week depends on your address. Green organics collection runs on its own separate schedule. Tempe Solid Waste customers can dispose of up to 1,000 lbs per trip once per month at the Sky Harbor Regional Transfer Station (2425 S 40th St, Phoenix — operated by Waste Management, 602-437-3165) at no additional charge. Hours: Mon-Fri 6 AM-5 PM, Sat 8 AM-12 PM, closed Sunday. The Tempe Household Products Collection Center accepts hazardous waste. Thumbtack average for Tempe: $75-$375 per job. Code 3 Junk Removal (firefighter-owned, East Valley) provides fast service with a first responder discount. LoadUp uses service fee + per-item pricing with instant online quotes. 1-800-GOT-JUNK requires on-site estimates, typically $150-$600+. Super Junk Removal handles construction debris and residential cleanouts.
Dropcurb picks up appliances same-day in Tempe for $104 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
College town pace, but you wait weeks for bulk pickup.
Tempe moves fast around ASU and the Kyrene Corridor, but bulk refuse collection still requires 2-4 week waits. When Maple-Ash residents need items gone for semester transitions or moves, the city's monthly schedule doesn't match the urgency.
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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 Tempe residents choose Dropcurb for appliance removal
Tempe's bulk collection runs on a fixed neighborhood schedule — miss your week and wait for the next cycle. Dropcurb's $79 same-day pickup works any day. No driving to the transfer station, no on-site estimates from 1-800-GOT-JUNK ($150+). Perfect for ASU move-outs and semester transitions.
Serving Mill Avenue, Maple-Ash, McClintock Drive, Ahwatukee, Kyrene Corridor, Tempe Butte, and 4 more neighborhoods in Tempe.
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