Appliance Removal Austin TX — Fridge, Washer, Dryer Pickup

The City of Austin provides comprehensive appliance pickup through Austin Resource Recovery, serving all residents within Austin city limits with active waste collection accounts.

**Cost:** $35 per collection appointment (covers up to 4 large items) **Scheduling:** Austin 311 app or call 3-1-1. Average wait time: 7-12 business days **Service Coverage:** All Austin ZIP codes (78701-78799) within city limits **Pickup Location:** Curbside only, no interior removal

**Accepted Appliances:** • Refrigerators and freezers (Freon removal required by certified technician) • Washers and dryers • Dishwashers and stoves • Water heaters (electric and gas) • Window air conditioning units • Microwaves and small kitchen appliances • Dehumidifiers and portable air conditioners

**Preparation Requirements:** • Appliances must be disconnected and drained • Refrigerants must be professionally removed (Austin requires EPA certification) • Items placed at curb by 7 AM on scheduled day • Remove all personal belongings and consumables

Austin Resource Recovery processes approximately 15,000 appliances annually, with 85% of materials being recycled or properly disposed of according to EPA standards.

Texas law requires certified technician removal of all refrigerants before disposal. This affects refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, and dehumidifiers.

**Certified Austin Freon Removal Services:** • ABC Appliance Services: $45-$65 per appliance • Austin Air & Heat: $50-$70 refrigerant recovery • Texas Cool Air: $40-$60 Freon removal • Hill Country HVAC: $55-$75 (serves West Austin areas)

**EPA Requirements:** • Technician must hold EPA Section 608 certification • Refrigerant must be properly captured and recycled • Documentation required for disposal facilities • Improper release can result in federal fines up to $44,539

Many professional removal services include certified refrigerant removal in their pricing, eliminating the need for separate contractors.

Austin's competitive market offers numerous professional appliance removal options, ranging from budget-friendly to full-service premium offerings.

For residents outside Austin city limits or those preferring self-haul options, Travis County operates facilities accepting major appliances.

**Address:** 9898 Giles Lane, Austin, TX 78754 **Phone:** (512) 972-1970 **Hours:** Monday-Friday 7:30 AM-4:30 PM, Saturday 8 AM-4 PM **Appliance Fees:** • Refrigerators/Freezers: $25 each (includes Freon disposal) • Washers/Dryers: $15 each • Dishwashers/Stoves: $12 each • Water heaters: $18 each • Small appliances: $5 each

**Requirements:** • Valid ID and proof of Travis County residency • Appliances must be drained of fluids • Cash or check payment only • Commercial loads require special permits

Note: This facility has EPA-certified staff to handle refrigerant removal on-site, making it convenient for DIY disposal.

**Address:** 2210 South FM 973, Austin, TX 78725 **Phone:** (512) 972-1960 **Hours:** Monday-Friday 8 AM-4 PM **Services:** Primarily handles organic waste but accepts metal appliances for recycling **Cost:** $10-20 per appliance depending on size **Special Features:** High recycling rate for metal components, environmental focus

This facility specializes in environmentally responsible disposal and achieves a 95% recycling rate for appliance metals.

Major appliance retailers in Austin offer haul-away services when purchasing new appliances, often providing the most cost-effective removal option.

**Austin Stores:** • 8828 Research Boulevard, Austin, TX 78758 • 1000 East 41st Street, Austin, TX 78751 • 2727 South Lamar Boulevard, Austin, TX 78704 • 13450 Research Boulevard, Austin, TX 78750

**Appliance Haul-Away:** • Free with qualifying appliance purchase and delivery • $60 for standalone haul-away without purchase • Includes refrigerant removal and recycling • Available for washers, dryers, refrigerators, ranges, dishwashers • Scheduling required 24-48 hours in advance

**Austin Locations:** • 2034 West Anderson Lane, Austin, TX 78757 • 1405 East Highway 290, Dripping Springs, TX 78620 • 1507 West Parmer Lane, Cedar Park, TX 78613

**Haul-Away Service:** • $30 when combined with new appliance delivery • $75 for standalone removal • Professional installation and old appliance removal in single visit • EPA-compliant refrigerant handling • Service covers Austin metro area including Cedar Park, Round Rock, Pflugerville

**Locations:** • 10515 Research Boulevard, Austin, TX 78759 • 5555 Brodie Lane, Sunset Valley, TX 78745 • 2901 South Capital of Texas Highway, Austin, TX 78746

**Appliance Recycling:** • Free for small appliances (microwaves, etc.) • $199.99 for large appliance pickup (up to 2 items) • No purchase required • Professional handling of electronics and smart appliances • Covers refrigerators, washers, dryers with electronic components

Austin Energy and other local utilities offer cash incentives for retiring old, energy-inefficient appliances.

**Eligibility:** Austin Energy residential customers **Qualifying Appliances:** • Working refrigerators 10+ cubic feet • Working freezers 10+ cubic feet • Working room air conditioners 8,000+ BTU

**Rebate Amounts (2026):** • Primary refrigerator: $75 • Secondary refrigerator: $50 • Freezers: $50 • Room AC units: $25

**Service Details:** • Free pickup scheduled within 2-3 weeks • Appliance must be plugged in and working • Professional refrigerant removal included • Rebate check mailed within 6-8 weeks • Environmental certificate provided

**Contact Information:** • Phone: (512) 505-7490 • Online: austinenergy.com/rebates • Service area: Austin Energy service territory only

This program has removed over 8,500 inefficient appliances from the Austin energy grid since 2020, saving an estimated 2.1 million kWh annually.

**Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC):** • Serves western Travis County, parts of Austin metro • $75 refrigerator rebate program • $50 freezer pickup incentive • Contact: (888) 554-4732

**Oncor (ERCOT Market):** • Serves eastern Travis County areas • Seasonal appliance recycling events • Rebates vary by program year • Partner with local recycling companies

Austin's numerous planned communities and high-density housing create specific challenges for appliance disposal that can result in significant violations if not handled properly.

**High-Enforcement Communities:**

**Steiner Ranch (78732):** • $200 fines for unauthorized appliance placement • 24-hour advance notice required • Professional removal preferred • Strict aesthetic standards

**Circle C Ranch (78739):** • Pre-approval required for all bulk items • $150 violation fees • Designated pickup zones only • No weekend placement allowed

**Barton Creek (78735):** • Historic district regulations apply • $175 fines for violations • Professional removal recommended • Immediate removal required if cited

**The Domain/North Austin (78758):** • High-density area restrictions • Apartment complexes require dumpster area placement • $100-250 fines for improper disposal • Same-day removal often required

**Zilker/Travis Heights (78704):** • Historic neighborhood considerations • $125 violations for extended curb placement • Community standards strictly enforced

Major Austin apartment operators have implemented strict bulk item policies:

**MAA (Mid-America Apartments):** Professional removal required, no dumpster placement **Camden Properties:** 48-hour advance notice, designated pickup areas **AvalonBay Communities:** Third-party removal only, violations result in lease charges **AMLI:** Coordination with management required, preferred vendor lists **Lincoln Property Company:** Same-day removal encouraged, $75 improper disposal fees

Most complexes recommend professional services to avoid lease violations and additional fees.

UT Austin's massive student population creates predictable seasonal patterns affecting appliance disposal availability and pricing throughout the city.

**May (Spring Semester End):** • 400% increase in appliance disposal requests in West Campus area • Professional services book 3-4 weeks in advance • Austin Resource Recovery wait times extend to 3+ weeks • Premium pricing (25-40% above normal) for all services

**August (Fall Semester Start):** • High demand for appliance removal as students upgrade • Same-day services limited availability • Parents driving from other states need immediate removal • Donation centers often overwhelmed with quality items

**December (Fall Semester End):** • International students create disposal surge • Many appliances in excellent condition • Good opportunity for donation programs • Holiday break timing affects service schedules

**Student-Focused Services:** • College HUNKS: 15% UT student discount • Longhorn Moving: University partnerships • Some services offer payment plans for student budgets

Austin's commitment to environmental sustainability affects how appliances are processed and creates opportunities for eco-conscious disposal.

Austin's goal of zero waste by 2030 has created comprehensive appliance recycling programs:

**Current Performance (2026 Data):** • 89% of collected appliances diverted from landfills • 15,000 appliances processed annually • 2.3 million pounds of metal recovered and recycled • 450,000 pounds of plastic components recycled • $1.8 million in recovered materials value

**Materials Recovery Process:** • Steel and iron: 95% recycling rate • Aluminum components: 98% recovery • Copper wiring: 100% recycling • Plastic housings: 78% recycling rate • Electronic components: 85% material recovery

Austin Resource Recovery partners with local scrap metal facilities and electronic recyclers to achieve these high diversion rates.

Replacing old appliances provides significant environmental benefits in Austin's hot climate:

**Average Energy Savings:** • Old refrigerators (pre-2005): Use 40-60% more energy than new ENERGY STAR models • Austin Energy estimates $150-300 annual savings per replaced refrigerator • Old air conditioners: 20-50% less efficient than current models • Washers: New models use 25% less energy, 40% less water

Austin Energy's appliance rebate program has saved an estimated 2.1 million kWh annually, equivalent to powering 195 average Austin homes for one year.

Emergency situations — lease ending, appliance failure flooding, sudden moves — require immediate appliance removal in Austin.

Dropcurb provides same-day appliance pickup throughout the greater Austin area with transparent pricing and EPA-compliant disposal.

**Service Coverage:** • Austin city limits (78701-78799) • Cedar Park, Leander, Liberty Hill • Round Rock, Georgetown, Hutto • Pflugerville, Manor, Elgin • Kyle, Buda, Dripping Springs • Lakeway, Bee Cave, Rollingwood • West Lake Hills, Sunset Valley

**Appliance Pricing (2026):** • Standard refrigerator: $79 • Large refrigerator (25+ cubic feet): $104 • Washer or dryer: $79 each • Washer/dryer set: $113 • Dishwasher: $69 • Stove/range: $79 • Water heater: $89 • Window AC unit: $59 • Multiple appliance discounts available

**Same-Day Availability:** • Bookings before 2 PM qualify for same-day service • Emergency removal available with 2-4 hour response • Weekend service available • Holiday availability (limited)

**Included Services:** • EPA-certified refrigerant removal • Professional disconnection assistance guidance • Curbside pickup (no stairs/interior removal) • Environmental disposal certificates • Text notifications and tracking