Appliance Recycling in Fresno, 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 Fresno
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Place your appliance at the curb, driveway, or alley. No wrapping, no disassembly.
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Select your item, see the exact price ($104), and pick your day. 60 seconds.
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A local insured hauler picks it up same-day in Fresno. 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 Fresno?
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 Fresno
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 Fresno?
- • 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 Fresno pick up appliances?
Junk removal in Fresno, CA starts at $79 with Dropcurb. The City of Fresno's Operation Clean Up gives residents one bulky item pickup per year — place items at the curb on your scheduled date. Six Free Dump Days per year at Cedar Avenue Recycling and Transfer Station (CARTS). For same-day service any day of the year, Dropcurb picks up from your curb with instant online pricing.
City program details: City of Fresno Operation Clean Up — once per year residential program for bulky items too large for regular trash carts. Items placed at curb on your scheduled date. Does not pick up trash generated from contractor or professional clean-up work. City provides three 96-gallon carts (gray/blue/green) emptied same day by automated trucks. Six Free Dump Days per year at Cedar Avenue Recycling and Transfer Station (CARTS). SB 1383 mandates mixed organic waste collection. Tire haulers with 9+ tires need waste hauler permit and tire manifest.
City of Fresno Operation Clean Up runs once annually — one pickup per year for 550,000+ residents. Does not accept trash from contractor or professional cleanup work. Three 96-gallon carts (gray trash, blue recycling, green waste) are standard residential service. Cedar Avenue Recycling and Transfer Station (CARTS) offers six Free Dump Days per year. Fresno County drop-off at 1327 West Dan Ronquillo Drive accepts residential waste. Mr. Clean Junk Removal (559-462-6088) offers free quotes — text a photo of your junk and get an exact price texted back. Junk King Fresno provides free estimates and serves the Central Valley. College HUNKS Hauling Junk Fresno charges $150-$750+ with on-site estimates for junk removal and moving. LoadUp uses service fee + per-item pricing with instant online quotes. 1-800-GOT-JUNK requires in-person estimates at $150-$600+. Average Fresno junk removal costs $220-$231 per job (Homeyou, Mar 2026, 4,525 projects).
Dropcurb picks up appliances same-day in Fresno for $104 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
One pickup per year for 550,000 residents. Miss it and wait 12 months.
Fresno's Operation Clean Up gives each resident one annual bulky item pickup on a predetermined date. Miss it and you store junk for another year — or drive to CARTS. Six Free Dump Days help, but you still need a truck. For 550,000 residents in Central Valley heat, Dropcurb picks up same-day for $79.
1x/year
Operation Clean Up frequency
6 days
Free Dump Days annually
$220-$231
Average Fresno junk removal cost
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 Fresno residents choose Dropcurb for appliance removal
Fresno's Operation Clean Up gives you one shot per year. Miss it and you wait 12 months. Mr. Clean Junk Removal requires texting photos for quotes. College HUNKS starts at $150+. Dropcurb shows you the exact price online, starts at $79, and picks up same-day from Tower District to Woodward Park to Sunnyside.
Serving Tower District, Fig Garden Village, Woodward Park, Old Fig Garden, Sunnyside, Southeast Fresno, and 2 more neighborhoods in Fresno.
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