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Appliance Recycling in Brentwood, California

Starting at $79. Additional items from $19.

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 Brentwood

1

Curb it

Place your appliance at the curb, driveway, or alley. No wrapping, no disassembly.

2

Book it

Select your item, see the exact price ($104), and pick your day. 60 seconds.

3

Gone

A local insured hauler picks it up same-day in Brentwood. 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 Brentwood?

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.

$104

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Pickup fee$79
First applianceIncluded
Appliance recycling fee+$25
Each additional appliance+$29 + $25
Book appliance pickup — $104

✓ Price guaranteed before you book. No surprises, no hidden fees.

Traditional junk removal (1-800-GOT-JUNK, LoadUp): $150–$600+

5 ways to get rid of an appliance in Brentwood

Compared by cost, speed, and effort — pick the right option for your situation.

MethodCostSpeedEffortBest for
City bulk pickupFree2–9 weeksSchedule ahead. Many cities accept appliances but require Freon to be professionally removed first. Strict weight limits apply.You can wait weeks and your city accepts appliances
Retailer haul-away (Home Depot, Lowe’s)Free–$50Same day as deliveryOnly available when buying a new appliance. Old one must be disconnected and accessible. Not all retailers offer this in all areas.You're buying a replacement and the retailer offers haul-away
Self-haul to recycling center$30–80Same dayNeed a truck. Appliances are extremely heavy (150–300+ lbs). Most people need help loading. Must find a certified recycling facility.You have a truck, a helper, and a nearby recycling center
Traditional junk removal (1-800-GOT-JUNK, etc.)$200–600+2–3 daysMust be home for in-person estimate. Crew enters your home and can disconnect for you. Higher price reflects full-service approach.Appliance is in a tight space and you need full-service removal
Dropcurb$104Same dayDisconnect and place at curb or garage apron. Book online in 60 seconds. $25 recycling fee included. No Freon removal needed — our recyclers handle it.You want it gone today without the heavy lifting

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 Brentwood?

  • 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 Brentwood pick up appliances?

Junk removal in Brentwood, CA starts at $79 with Dropcurb, including same-day curbside pickup and instant online pricing in about 60 seconds. Brentwood has about 65,000 residents and busy family neighborhoods from Garin Ranch to Shadow Lakes, where move-outs, furniture swaps, and HOA deadlines often create urgent cleanup needs. Book online, set items at the curb, and a local hauler handles pickup without in-home appointments.

City program details: Brentwood residents in Mt. Diablo Resource Recovery service areas receive weekly garbage and organics collection with bi-weekly recycling. Carts must be out by 5:00 AM. On-call limits include up to two extra curbside pickups per year (up to 12 bags, one week apart) and one bulky item pickup per year on request.

Brentwood residents rely on city-managed garbage service and Mt. Diablo Resource Recovery rules that limit truly on-demand disposal. Extra curbside service is capped at two on-call pickups per year, and bulky item service is generally one pickup per year, which is not enough during remodels or back-to-back cleanouts. Contra Costa County also enforces illegal dumping penalties, including fines up to $10,000 under Penal Code 374.3, so waiting too long can get expensive fast.

Dropcurb picks up appliances same-day in Brentwood for $104 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.

Brentwood has limits, junk does not wait.

When households in Deer Ridge or Shadow Lakes burn through annual extra pickup allowances, they are left with either delays or risky curb piles. Municipal programs help with routine waste, but they are not built for sudden cleanouts, move deadlines, or same-day bulky disposal.

2/year

On-call extra curbside pickups

1/year

Typical bulky item pickup allowance

$10,000

Potential illegal dumping fine cited by county

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 Brentwood residents choose Dropcurb for appliance removal

Dropcurb fills the timing gap Brentwood households run into when annual municipal allowances are exhausted or pickup windows are too limited. Pricing starts at $79, booking takes about a minute, and curbside-only pickup means no appointment window, no home entry, and no estimate haggling. It is built for fast compliance in HOA-heavy neighborhoods and move deadlines.

Serving Downtown Brentwood, Garin Ranch, Deer Ridge, Shadow Lakes, Summerset, Apple Hill, and 1 more neighborhoods in Brentwood.

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