Appliance Removal in Mesa, AZ: Costs & Options [2026]

The City of Mesa provides bulk trash collection for all residents as part of the city's solid waste services. Mesa operates on a quarterly bulk pickup schedule — each neighborhood receives four bulk pickup weeks per year, roughly once every 13 weeks.

Here is how the Mesa program works:

• **Schedule lookup:** Visit mesaaz.gov/residents/solid-waste or call 480-644-2221 to find your pickup week. Mesa divides the city into four zones with staggered schedules. • **Placement rules:** Items must be placed curbside no earlier than the Saturday before your scheduled week. All items must be out by 6 AM on Monday. • **What is accepted:** Furniture, mattresses, and small appliances. Large appliances (refrigerators, washers, dryers, dishwashers) ARE accepted but refrigerant-containing appliances must have doors removed for safety. • **What is NOT accepted:** Hazardous waste, tires, auto parts, electronics (TVs, computers), and construction debris over 4 cubic yards. • **Cost:** Included in your city solid waste fee — no additional charge.

The Mesa program is more limited than Phoenix's monthly bulk trash. With only four pickup windows per year, you may face a wait of up to 13 weeks. If your broken refrigerator is leaking on the garage floor, that timeline does not work.

Mesa also operates the **Mesa Residential Drop-Off Center** at 960 N Stapley Dr where residents can drop off bulk items including appliances during business hours. The center is free for Mesa residents with proof of address.

Salt River Project (SRP), the primary electric utility for Mesa and much of the East Valley, offers a free appliance recycling program for working refrigerators and freezers.

The SRP Fridge Buyback program:

• **Eligibility:** SRP residential electric customers with a working refrigerator or freezer that is between 10 and 30 cubic feet. • **What you get:** SRP picks up the appliance for free AND pays you a $50 rebate. • **How it works:** Schedule online at srpnet.com or call 602-236-8888. SRP sends an approved contractor (currently ARCA) to your home to pick up the unit. • **Wait time:** Typically 1 to 3 weeks depending on demand. • **Limitations:** The appliance must be plugged in and working at the time of pickup. SRP will not take broken or non-functional units. Limit two units per household per calendar year.

This is the best deal in Mesa for getting rid of a working fridge or freezer — you get paid $50 to have it removed. But it only works for functional refrigerators and freezers. Broken units, washers, dryers, dishwashers, and other appliances are not eligible.

SRP also offers rebates of $30 to $75 for upgrading to ENERGY STAR appliances, which can partially offset the cost of removing the old unit.

Most appliance retailers in Mesa offer haul-away of your old unit when delivering a new one:

• **Home Depot** — Free haul-away with purchase of qualifying appliance and delivery ($59+ delivery fee). Available at Mesa locations on E Southern Ave and W Baseline Rd. • **Lowe's** — Free haul-away of one old appliance with purchase and delivery of a new one. Mesa locations on E Baseline Rd and W Southern Ave. • **Best Buy** — Haul-away for $29.99 per appliance, or free with installation packages. Mesa location at 1957 S Signal Butte Rd. • **Arizona Wholesale Supply** — Local Mesa appliance dealer at 252 E University Dr. Offers haul-away with purchase; call for current pricing.

Retailer haul-away is convenient but only works when you are buying a replacement. If you just need an old appliance gone, you need another option.

Appliances contain valuable scrap metal — primarily steel, copper, and aluminum. Mesa has several scrap yards that will accept appliances:

• **Consolidated Metals (formerly SA Recycling)** — 336 S Extension Rd, Mesa. Accepts all appliances. Pays per pound based on current scrap metal prices — typically $0.04 to $0.08 per pound for mixed appliances. A refrigerator (approximately 200 lbs) might net $8 to $16. • **AZ Iron & Metal** — 3011 E Washington St, Phoenix (15 minutes from central Mesa). Accepts appliances in any condition. • **Schnitzer Steel** — 4140 E Broadway Rd, Phoenix. Large-scale recycler accepting all metal appliances.

The payout from scrap recyclers is minimal — usually $5 to $20 per appliance. But it is better than paying dump fees, and the appliance gets fully recycled rather than landfilled. The challenge: you need a truck and the ability to load a 200+ pound appliance.

Here is how the major appliance removal options in Mesa compare for 2026.

Refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, and dehumidifiers contain refrigerants (commonly R-134a or R-410a) that are regulated under the EPA's Clean Air Act Section 608. It is illegal to vent refrigerants into the atmosphere, and improper disposal carries fines up to $44,539 per day per violation.

What this means for Mesa residents:

• **Do not attempt to remove refrigerant yourself.** Only EPA-certified technicians are authorized to recover refrigerants. • **Professional junk removal companies** (including Dropcurb's hauler network) handle refrigerant-containing appliances properly and include any recovery fees in their pricing. • **Mesa bulk trash** requires that refrigerator and freezer doors be removed before curbside placement to prevent child entrapment — but does not require refrigerant recovery for pickup. • **Scrap yards** typically accept refrigerant-containing units and handle recovery in-house.

When booking appliance removal, always specify whether the unit contains refrigerant. This ensures proper handling and avoids surprises.

Dropcurb offers curbside appliance pickup across Mesa and the entire East Valley — including Gilbert, Chandler, Apache Junction, and Queen Creek.

Pricing for common appliances:

• **Washer:** $134 • **Dryer:** $99 • **Refrigerator:** $134 (includes refrigerant handling) • **Dishwasher:** $99 • **Oven/range:** $134 • **Microwave:** $79 • **Washer + dryer bundle:** $198

All prices are locked before you pay — no on-site estimates, no hidden fees. Place appliances at the curb by 8 AM and they are picked up same-day.

The minimum Dropcurb price is always $79. Book at [dropcurb.com/book](/book) or check Mesa-specific availability at [dropcurb.com/az/mesa](/az/mesa).