Haul Away Appliances: Every Option and Price [2026]

Lowe's hauls away old appliances when you purchase and have a replacement delivered. The standard haul away fee is $30, but Lowe's Pro customers get free haul away. Some promotional periods waive the fee for all customers.

Important details about Lowe's haul away:

• •One-for-one only — They haul away one old appliance per new appliance delivered. Buying a new fridge means they'll take the old fridge, not an old washer.
• •Must be disconnected — Gas appliances must be disconnected by a licensed professional before the delivery team arrives. They won't disconnect gas lines.
• •Add at checkout — Haul away must be selected during purchase. You can't request it after delivery is scheduled.
• •What happens to it — Most hauled-away appliances go to recycling facilities or, more commonly, straight to the landfill according to multiple reports from delivery workers.

Several options exist for free appliance pickup:

Utility company rebate programs — Many electric utilities offer free pickup AND pay you $25–$75 to recycle old refrigerators and freezers. PSE&G in New Jersey, Con Edison in New York, and Duke Energy all run these programs. The appliance must be working and plugged in. Search "[your utility company] appliance recycling" to check eligibility.

Retailer delivery haul away — Home Depot and Costco include free haul away when delivering a replacement appliance. Lowe's charges $30 (free for Pro members). Best Buy charges $29.99.

Scrap metal collectors — Post on Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace as "free appliance, you pick up." Scrap collectors value appliances at $5–$10 in metal, enough to justify the trip. Washers, dryers, and dishwashers typically get claimed within 24–48 hours.

Habitat for Humanity ReStore — Accepts working appliances less than 10 years old with free pickup in many areas. Call your local ReStore to confirm.

The best disposal method depends on the appliance's condition and whether you're buying a replacement:

If you're buying a new appliance: Add haul away to your delivery order. Home Depot and Costco include it free. Lowe's charges $30. Best Buy charges $29.99. This is the simplest option — the delivery crew swaps old for new in one visit.

If the appliance still works: Check your electric utility's rebate program first. You may get paid $25–$75 to recycle a working fridge or freezer. If no program exists, donate to Habitat for Humanity ReStore or list it free on Facebook Marketplace.

If the appliance is broken or old: Book curbside pickup through Dropcurb — $79 for a microwave, $104 for a dishwasher, $134 for a full-size fridge / washer / dryer / stove. Move the appliance to the curb (use an appliance dolly — most hardware stores rent them for $15–$25/day) and a hauler picks it up same day. Alternatively, hire LoadUp ($95+) for full-service pickup from inside your home.

Appliances requiring special handling: Refrigerators and freezers contain refrigerant that must be recovered by a certified technician before disposal. Junk removal services handle this. Never dump a fridge/freezer curbside without scheduling proper pickup — it's illegal in most jurisdictions and carries fines of $100–$1,000.

Haul away costs vary by appliance type and service. Here are real 2026 prices:

• •Refrigerator: Dropcurb $134 (curbside) | LoadUp $95–$130 (full-service) | 1-800-GOT-JUNK $150–$300+
• •Washer or dryer: Dropcurb $134 | LoadUp $95–$110 | Scrap collector: often free
• •Dishwasher: Dropcurb $104 | LoadUp $95 | Self-haul to dump $10–$30
• •Oven/stove: Dropcurb $134 | LoadUp $95–$120 | Scrap collector: often free (steel value)
• •Microwave: Dropcurb $79 | Best Buy recycling: $29.99 with purchase
• •Window AC unit: Dropcurb $79 | Many cities accept with bulk pickup for free

For multiple appliances, Dropcurb add-ons start at +$19 per microwave / window AC and +$84 per full-size fridge, washer, dryer, or stove. Getting 3+ appliances hauled away at once reduces the per-item cost compared to individual pickups.