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Appliance Recycling in Lodi, 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 Lodi

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 Lodi. 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 Lodi?

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 Lodi

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 Lodi?

  • 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 Lodi pick up appliances?

Same-day junk removal in Lodi starts at $79 with Dropcurb, with upfront pricing you can book online in about 60 seconds. Lodi has about 66,000 residents across neighborhoods like Downtown, Rivergate, and North Lodi, and city cleanup programs are useful but mostly event-based. Leave approved items at the curb and get fast pickup without waiting for an in-home estimate window.

City program details: Lodi residents have annual special collection events through Waste Management, including curbside clean up (up to three 64-gallon-cart equivalents, under 50 pounds per container), annual dollar dump days with voucher limits, annual household hazardous waste events, and two annual e-waste events at 1333 E Turner Rd.

Lodi residents do get municipal options, but they run on limited annual events, including curbside clean up with a three-cart equivalent cap and 50-pound container limits, plus voucher-based dollar dump days. The city also directs hazardous waste and e-waste to special event pathways. In practice, move-outs, garage resets, and multi-item furniture cleanouts often need faster scheduling than annual event calendars allow.

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

Lodi has useful cleanup events, but event timing and limits do not match urgent cleanouts.

Residents can use annual city-supported events, but container caps, voucher windows, and special handling rules still leave a gap for immediate multi-item removal. When you need couches, mattresses, and appliances gone this week, waiting for annual cycles is not realistic for most households.

3 carts

Equivalent curbside clean-up limit

50 lbs

Per-container event weight cap

$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 Lodi residents choose Dropcurb for appliance removal

Dropcurb fills the timing gap in Lodi with same-day curbside pickup starting at $79 and transparent checkout pricing before payment. You avoid volume haggling, avoid waiting for annual event windows, and avoid taking loads to the transfer station yourself. For smaller jobs, that usually means faster and more predictable total cost.

Serving Downtown Lodi, Central Lodi, North Lodi, East Lodi, West Lodi, Rivergate, and 2 more neighborhoods in Lodi.

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