Appliance Recycling in Brea, California
$79 Flat Rate for Single Items
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 Brea
Curb it
Place your appliance at the curb, driveway, or alley. No wrapping, no disassembly.
Book it
Select your item, see the exact price ($104), and pick your day. 60 seconds.
Gone
A local insured hauler picks it up same-day in Brea. 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 Brea?
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 Brea
Compared by cost, speed, and effort — pick the right option for your situation.
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 Brea?
- • 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 Brea pick up appliances?
Brea's Large Item Collection Service runs monthly with $20 fees per pickup and 3-4 week waits. For this 47,000-resident Orange County city, the combination of fees and lengthy waits makes the program less attractive than it could be.
City program details: Large Item Collection Service. Frequency: once per month. Wait: 3-4 weeks. Fees: $20 per pickup
Monthly service with $20 fees plus 3-4 week waits adds up quickly for regular disposal needs. Olinda Alpha Landfill is local but charges $20-50 per load if you can transport everything yourself. 1-800-GOT-JUNK starts at $150+ with their own scheduling delays.
Dropcurb picks up appliances same-day in Brea for $104 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
$20 plus 3-4 weeks — not the deal it seems.
Carbon Canyon and Country Hills residents face both fees and waits with Brea's program. When you need multiple pickups throughout the year, those $20 charges plus monthly waits add up to significant time and money.
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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 Brea residents choose Dropcurb for appliance removal
$79 same-day pickup beats Brea's $20 fee plus 3-4 week wait and costs half of 1-800-GOT-JUNK's pricing. No monthly scheduling or loading your vehicle for landfill runs.
Serving Olinda Village, Carbon Canyon, Blackstone, Brea Canyon, Country Hills, Central Brea, and 1 more neighborhoods in Brea.
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