Appliance Haul Away Near Me: 7 Removal Options [2026 Guide]

Here is every major option for getting rid of a household appliance in 2026, ranked by speed. Costs are based on removing a single standard appliance like a refrigerator, washer, or stove.

Curbside junk removal is the fastest paid option. You book online, move the appliance to the curb, and a local hauler picks it up — usually same-day. No scheduling windows, no waiting for a two-hour arrival estimate, no strangers walking through your house.

Cost runs $79 to $150 for a single appliance depending on the service and whether recycling fees apply. [Dropcurb](/services/appliance-recycling) charges $79 for the pickup plus a $25 appliance recycling fee, with the total locked before you pay. Other curbside-model services charge $89 to $139 per item but may add a service fee at checkout.

The tradeoff is physical. You need to get the appliance to the curb. For most washers, dryers, and dishwashers, two people and a furniture dolly handle it in under 15 minutes. Refrigerators are heavier — plan for a helper and 20 minutes. If the appliance is in a basement or on an upper floor and you cannot move it, skip to option 4.

Best for: anyone who can get the appliance outside and wants it gone today.

This is the single best deal in appliance disposal, and most people do not know it exists. Dozens of electric utilities across the U.S. will pick up your old refrigerator or freezer for free and pay you a rebate — because old units are energy hogs, and removing them from the grid saves the utility money on infrastructure.

Rebate amounts vary by provider. PSE&G in New Jersey pays $100 per refrigerator or freezer and $35 per room air conditioner. National Grid in Massachusetts pays $75 per unit. DTE Energy in Michigan offers a $50 gift card. PPL Electric in Pennsylvania pays $35. Most programs require the appliance to be in working condition, plugged in, and between 10 and 30 cubic feet.

To check eligibility, search your utility company name plus "appliance recycling program" or use the ENERGY STAR Flip Your Fridge recycling finder at energystar.gov. If you qualify, this is the only option where someone pays you to take your appliance.

Best for: working refrigerators and freezers when you are a customer of a participating utility.

If you are buying a new appliance, the retailer will almost always haul away the old one during delivery. Lowe's and Home Depot include haul-away for free with most appliance deliveries. Best Buy charges $49.99 for haul-away when bundled with delivery.

The process is seamless — when you schedule delivery of your new appliance, check the box for haul-away. The delivery crew disconnects the old unit, installs the new one, and takes the old one with them.

Two caveats. First, if you are not buying a new appliance, retailer removal gets expensive. Best Buy charges $199.99 for standalone removal of up to two items. At that price, nearly every other option on this list is cheaper. Second, delivery crews will not disconnect gas appliances. If you have a gas range, gas dryer, or gas water heater, you need a licensed plumber or gas technician ($50 to $150) to disconnect it before the crew arrives. If you did not arrange disconnection ahead of time, the crew will install your new appliance and leave the old one sitting in your kitchen.

Best for: anyone buying a new appliance from a major retailer.

Full-service companies send a two-person crew with a truck. They enter your home, disconnect the appliance (electric only — not gas), carry it out, and haul it away. This is the most hands-off option and the most expensive.

1-800-GOT-JUNK does not publish fixed prices. A crew arrives at your location and gives you an on-site estimate based on how much truck space your items occupy. For a single appliance, expect $130 to $250. The average 1-800-GOT-JUNK job costs about $240 according to third-party pricing data, and customer reviews frequently report on-site quotes running 40 to 60 percent higher than phone estimates.

Both 1-800-GOT-JUNK and Junk King handle EPA-required refrigerant recovery for refrigerators and freezers, which is included in their pricing.

Full-service makes financial sense when the appliance is in a basement, on an upper floor, or otherwise impossible to move yourself. If you can get it to the curb, you are paying $50 to $150 in labor markup you do not need.

Best for: appliances in basements, upper floors, or situations where you physically cannot move the item.

Appliances are mostly steel, and scrap yards want steel. Many will pick up large appliances for free — or pay you $5 to $25 per unit depending on current metal prices and your location.

To find a scrap yard that accepts appliances, search Earth911.com by ZIP code or call local scrap metal dealers directly. Ask whether they offer pickup — many do for large items like refrigerators and washing machines because the metal value covers the trip cost.

Two downsides. First, scheduling: scrap yards operate on their own timeline, and free pickup might mean waiting a week or more. Second, refrigerant: some scrap yards will not accept refrigerators or freezers unless the Freon has already been professionally removed ($20 to $50 for a certified technician). Call ahead to confirm what they require.

Best for: non-working appliances when you are not in a hurry and want free removal or a small payment.

Many cities offer free or low-cost bulk item pickup for residents. You call 311 or submit a request through your city website, and a municipal truck collects large items from the curb on a scheduled day.

Where available, the price is unbeatable — free in some cities, $10 to $25 per item in others. The problem is speed. Most programs require 1 to 4 weeks of scheduling lead time. Some limit you to a handful of items per pickup or a few pickups per year. Eligibility rules vary — some cities exclude appliances containing refrigerant, others have weight limits, and a growing number of municipalities have eliminated bulk programs entirely.

Check your city website or call 311 to find out what is available in your area.

Best for: budget-conscious homeowners who can wait a few weeks.

The cheapest option on paper is driving the appliance to your local landfill or transfer station yourself. Dump fees typically run $20 to $60 depending on the municipality and item type.

The real cost is time and effort. You need a truck or trailer. You need at least one other person to help load — refrigerators weigh 200 to 300 pounds, washers 150 to 200 pounds. You need straps to secure everything for transport. And you need half a day between loading, driving, waiting in line, and unloading. Most people who try self-hauling spend 3 to 4 hours on a job that a professional service handles while they are at work.

Also worth noting: some landfills charge extra for appliances containing refrigerant, and a few will not accept them at all without proof of Freon recovery.

If you own a truck and have a willing friend, self-hauling is the cheapest path. For everyone else, the hourly math rarely works out.

Best for: people with a truck, a helper, and a free Saturday morning.

Here is what appliance removal costs in 2026, broken down by appliance type. Ranges are based on pricing data from Angi, HomeWyse, and national contractor surveys.

Several factors push costs above the base ranges. Stairs or basement access adds $25 to $75 per flight with most services. Gas appliance disconnection by a licensed plumber runs $50 to $150 — and most removal services will not do this themselves. Refrigerant recovery (legally required for any unit containing Freon) costs $20 to $50 when not included in the removal price. Weekend and rush service often carry a premium.

The single biggest way to save is bundling. Removing a washer and dryer together almost always costs less than two separate pickups. If you are clearing out a kitchen renovation — stove, dishwasher, microwave — bundle all three into one removal job.

For exact per-item pricing on [appliance removal](/pricing), most online booking services show you the total before you commit.