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Appliance Recycling in Cerritos, 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.

Price locked at bookingNo home entrySame-day pickup

1,000+

Cities covered

50

States served

Nationwide

Same-day

Pickup available

5.0

Google Reviews

59+ five-star

How appliance removal works in Cerritos

9:41

Dropcurb

Your pickup

Couch

Standard sofa

$79

Queen mattress

+ $29 add-on

+$29

Dresser

+ $29 add-on

+$29
Total
$0$79$108$137
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How much does appliance removal cost in Cerritos?

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

Flat rate · No hidden fees · Price guaranteed

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+

Three things no in-home junk crew can match.

Couch$79
Queen Mattress$79
Box Spring$79
Refrigerator$104
Washer$104
Dryer$104
Treadmill$79
Sectional$109
Dresser$79
TV$79
Desk$79
Recliner$79
Elliptical$79
Bookshelf$79
Dishwasher$104
Grill$79
Patio Set$99
Loveseat$79
Nightstand$79
Hot Tub$249
Your exact total — before you book

Transparent pricing

See the price. Then decide.

Pick your items and see the exact total in real-time. No on-site estimates, no upcharges at the truck.

$79

Dropcurb

$200

In-home haulers

Why we’re cheaper

We never step inside.

In-home haulers charge for stairs, drywall risk, a crew. We work from the curb — one hauler, one truck, half the price.

Booked

10:47am

En Route

2:15pm

Done

5:22pm

Same-day pickup

Booked by noon, gone by evening.

You don’t need to be home. No 4-hour window. We text a photo the moment your items are picked up.

Dropcurb vs. the old way.

Three ways to get rid of junk. One that doesn't require a crew in your living room, a 4-hour wait window, or a trip to the dump.

RecommendedDropcurbCurbside
1-800-GOT-JUNKIn-home crew
City BulkMunicipal
Starting price

$79

flat, before booking

$200+

Free

Pickup speed

Same-day

2–3 days

2–9 weeks

Pricing shown upfront

Exact total

On-site estimate

Crew enters your home

Never

Yes

No

Must be home for pickup

No

Yes

No

Appointment window

None

2–4 hour window

City-scheduled

Status updates

Text + photo

Phone calls

None

5 ways to get rid of an appliance in Cerritos

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 Cerritos?

  • 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 Cerritos pick up appliances?

Same-day junk removal in Cerritos starts at $79 with Dropcurb. In a city of about 49,578 residents with high homeownership and strict neighborhood upkeep expectations, waiting several days for quote windows can derail move-outs and renovation cleanups. Book online in 60 seconds, leave approved items curbside, and a local hauler can pick up the same day.

City program details: Cerritos residents can schedule free bulky-item and e-waste pickup through Athens Services. Requests must be made at least 24 hours before collection day, limited to five bulky items per pickup, with items at curb by 7:00 a.m. Furniture and mattresses are accepted; hazardous waste, construction debris, and automotive parts are excluded.

Cerritos does provide free bulk pickup, but residents still have to schedule with Athens at least a day in advance, stay within five-item limits, and follow 7:00 a.m. curb placement requirements. The city excludes construction debris, hazardous materials, and auto parts, so many households still need fast private hauling when deadlines are immediate. That timing gap is where same-day curbside pickup is most useful.

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

Top Cerritos pages lean on quote-first templates and weak local policy detail.

SERP analysis for “junk removal in Cerritos, CA” showed national and local pages that emphasize convenience but often hide final pricing behind estimates. Few explain Cerritos bulk pickup limits or county dumping enforcement in practical terms. Dropcurb closes those gaps with transparent starting price, municipal context, and same-day curbside execution.

49,578

Cerritos population (Data USA)

$122,359

Median household income (Data USA)

$79

Dropcurb starting price

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 Cerritos residents choose Dropcurb for appliance removal

Dropcurb is built for Cerritos residents who need transparent pricing and fast execution. Pickup starts at $79, no one enters your home, and your total is shown before checkout rather than after a truck-volume estimate. When municipal scheduling or quote-first competitors slow things down, Dropcurb offers a cleaner same-day path.

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Google Reviews

Rated 5.0 stars across 59+ verified Google reviews.

Real customers across 19 states — including Cerritos, CA and nearby cities. Verified on Google.

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Awesome experience. Roger was amiable and efficient.

Geoffrey LordiGuide
12 mins ago · 40 reviews

Partnering with Dropcurb included a seamless pickup and an all around smooth process, fast responses via text message…

Taylor Kjos
5 hours ago · 6 reviews

I used Dropcurb to pick up an old elliptical that heavy trash wouldn't pick up. They came within a couple of hours…

Pehler Travel
5 hours ago · 10 reviews

Simple flat rate, competitive price, easy usage, and fast friendly service. Would highly recommend the service.

Cyphix
3 days ago · 3 reviews

Great experience with curbside pickup. Jack was flexible with rescheduling and gave us great communication, with a heads up…

Genevieve
4 days ago

Steve arrived with an extra hand and was incredibly friendly. He completed the job swiftly, leaving me thoroughly satisfied. I'm definitely going to use Dropcurb in the future.

Jonathan Stephenson
4 days ago · 3 reviews

Fast, cheap, and prompt!

David Holmes
6 days ago

My wife and I needed to get our mattress and box spring removed ASAP…

Craig McClellan
7 days ago · 2 reviews

First time customer. Extremely responsive and an easy process. Felt too good to be true! Would definitely recommend.

Holly Horton
1 week ago · 2 reviews

Great experience all around. We had been quoted $400 to haul away our old sectional. I found Dropcurb online, called…

Ed KellerGuide
3 weeks ago · 32 reviews

Very prompt and helpful. Courteous too!

Stephanie Beaulieu
3 weeks ago · 3 reviews

These guys are awesome! I called around 10:30 in the morning and by 12:30 they were here to pick the stuff up. No hassle, no fuss. I love these guys and will definitely use them again.

Jenny TennantGuide
3 weeks ago · 18 reviews

Excellent service, really easy process, and it saved me money, time, and worries.

Valeria Olmedo
3 weeks ago · 2 reviews

It's been a pleasure to deal with Dropcurb. The price was reasonable, the pickup was on time, and the driver was so nice. I will definitely use them again.

Sharon BallGuide
3 weeks ago · 22 reviews

Real quick easy sign up. Really fast pickup. Definitely would go this route again!

R. H.
4 weeks ago · 7 reviews

Great service. I can just order this on a whim and not have to think about it. It's done, gone, and reliable. So much easier than stressing about it.

Tyler Good
4 weeks ago · 5 reviews

Really appreciate how easy it was to communicate with this company. Would definitely recommend!

Sarah A.
4 weeks ago · 6 reviews

Great job! So nice to just have the junk gone with little effort on my part!

Heather L.
5 weeks ago · 5 reviews

Great experience start to finish. Website was very easy to navigate and schedule a pickup. Items were gone with a picture verification via text the very next day. An A+ company.

Cory BickhamGuide
5 weeks ago · 13 reviews

Had to get rid of stuff in my basement and these guys came and did a great job.

DJ Wanesti
6 weeks ago · 8 reviews

I had a fantastic experience with Dropcurb on my last appliance pickup. Jack, the owner, was great to work with — very responsive…

Joe LiebkeGuide
6 weeks ago · 12 reviews

We had an ordinance violation and called to have the trash removed. They responded and were able to pick up same day and did an excellent job! Definitely recommend.

Steve Bilsbury
10 weeks ago · 14 reviews

Very good people to work with, very responsive and quick.

Jovan Holmes
3 hours ago

Excellent and on-time service!

Jeremy Zacks
5 hours ago

Quick response, prompt payment.

K. H.
3 days ago · 4 reviews

Had a sofa to remove and my garbage company said to leave it on the curb and they'd pick it up within the next 3 weeks…

Jared Frederickson
3 days ago · 10 reviews

Very easy pickup and disposal — absolutely love working with them!

Steve Fites
4 days ago

So easy to collaborate with friends and family to get those mattresses out of storage and disposed of properly for a decent cost! Winning with this company!

Ann Lindstrom
5 days ago · 4 reviews

Amazing experience. We booked the day before and Jack was super communicative. We had time constraints and had to refund…

Zhengyuan Ma
7 days ago · 4 reviews

We needed a treadmill disposed of and Dropcurb was the best price by FAR…

Michelle Bennett
1 week ago · 11 reviews

Easy schedule, easy pay, and it was gone on schedule!

Leslie Lucas
2 weeks ago · 6 reviews

Super easy process! I left my items out by the curb and they were gone quickly. Really appreciated the text and photo confirmation once the job was finished.

Courtney Burton
3 weeks ago · 7 reviews

These guys were amazing — a way better deal than 1-800-GOT-JUNK!

Shef Osborn
3 weeks ago · 3 reviews

Great communication and support! Highly recommend.

Adam Zimmerman
3 weeks ago · 5 reviews

For those with poor county or city bulk trash pick up service, this is a great reasonable solution.

Nancy Turnbeaugh
3 weeks ago · 9 reviews

Great service! Same day! Courteous pick up people! Highly recommend!

Sean H.
4 weeks ago · 3 reviews

Excellent service, extremely good communication. Let me know exactly what to expect and what times to have my items at the curb…

Jason ChristensenGuide
4 weeks ago · 8 reviews

Fast, friendly and great communication with an easy to use website. Definitely would recommend and use their services again.

Faye Lin
4 weeks ago

Quick and efficient!

Chad Gielow
5 weeks ago · 4 reviews

The team was extremely accommodating even when we had more trash than expected. They went above and beyond for us and I'd absolutely use them again!

Colin S.Guide
5 weeks ago · 13 reviews

Great work. I called and they came so quickly. And they cleaned up. I'll definitely use them again.

B. J.
6 weeks ago

We needed to get rid of couches that donations would not respond to. I didn't want to pay the astronomical prices other companies quoted…

Christina Wells
6 weeks ago · 11 reviews

The service was great! They even picked up on the same day. Would definitely recommend!

Ashleigh Strong
6 weeks ago

I was able to book an appointment online, and the process was seamless. Great communications throughout! I'll definitely do it again when I do more cleaning up. Thank you, Dropcurb!

Kim Satterfield
10 weeks ago · 6 reviews

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Appliance removal starts at $104 ($79 pickup fee + $25 recycling fee). Each additional appliance is $54 ($29 add-on + $25 recycling fee). Covers washers, dryers, dishwashers, stoves, and more.

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