Appliance Recycling in Los Angeles, California
$79 Flat Rate for Single Items
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 Los Angeles
Curb it
Place your appliance at the curb, driveway, or alley. No wrapping, no disassembly.
Book it
Select your item, see the exact price ($104), and pick your day. 60 seconds.
Gone
A local insured hauler picks it up same-day in Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles?
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 Los Angeles
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 Los Angeles?
- • 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 Los Angeles pick up appliances?
LA Sanitation Bulky Item Collection serves nearly 4 million residents on request at $37 per collection, but the 2-4 week wait makes planning difficult. $37 sounds reasonable until you factor in the month-long waits.
City program details: LA Sanitation Bulky Item Collection. Frequency: On request basis. Wait: 2-4 weeks. Fees: $37.00 per collection
Self-hauling to Sun Valley Transfer Station costs $30-55 per load, while 1-800-GOT-JUNK serves Beverly Hills and West Hollywood at $150+ minimum. Venice and Silver Lake residents often coordinate disposal around LA Sanitation's request-based scheduling.
Dropcurb picks up appliances same-day in Los Angeles for $104 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
$37 pickup — in 2-4 weeks when they get around to it.
LA Sanitation's pricing is competitive, but 2-4 week waits mean your disposal request disappears into their scheduling system. When you need items gone from your Santa Monica apartment, waiting a month isn't realistic.
2 items
Maximum per LASAN pickup
14 days
Wait between appointments
3 months
To clear typical apartment
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 Los Angeles residents choose Dropcurb for appliance removal
$79 vs LA Sanitation's $37 but eliminates the 2-4 week wait completely. Sun Valley Transfer costs similar but you rent the truck, do all the loading, and spend your day at the transfer station.
Serving Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Venice, Santa Monica, Silver Lake, Koreatown, and 4 more neighborhoods in Los Angeles.
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