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Appliance Recycling in Colton, 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 Colton

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.

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Gone

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

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+

5 ways to get rid of an appliance in Colton

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 Colton?

  • 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 Colton pick up appliances?

Same-day junk removal in Colton starts at $79 with Dropcurb. In a city of 53,909 residents in the Inland Empire, households juggling moves, remodel debris, and landlord deadlines often need pickup faster than traditional estimate-based hauling allows. Book online in about 60 seconds, leave items curbside, and a local hauler completes pickup the same day.

City program details: The City of Colton contracts with CR&R and allows up to eight bulky-item curbside pickups per year for single-family homes, with a maximum of four items per pickup and appointment required. City community dump days run quarterly and explicitly reject construction debris and household hazardous waste.

Colton residents do have municipal bulky service through CR&R, but it is appointment-based and capped at four items per pickup, even though households can schedule up to eight pickups annually. The city’s quarterly dump-day events also reject construction debris and household hazardous waste. That gap matters in neighborhoods like Cooley Ranch and Reche Canyon when cleanup timelines are tight and municipal windows do not line up.

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

Top Colton SERP pages are quote-first and weak on real municipal guidance.

In SERP review, top local pages relied on generic service copy and "call for quote" framing, with little city-rule detail. Most did not explain Colton’s appointment caps, dump-day exclusions, or county dumping penalties. Dropcurb closes that gap with upfront price, same-day model, and local compliance context.

53,909

Colton population (2020 Census)

$69,581

Median household income (ACS estimate)

8/year

Annual bulky pickups allowed for single-family households

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 Colton residents choose Dropcurb for appliance removal

Dropcurb gives Colton households same-day curbside removal starting at $79 with transparent pricing before checkout. No in-home estimate, no waiting on a quote callback, and no long appointment window. For Inland Empire customers who just need items gone today, that speed and certainty is the core advantage.

Serving Cooley Ranch, Reche Canyon, Reche Canyon South, South Colton, West Colton, East Colton Heights, and 1 more neighborhoods in Colton.

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