Do you pick up refrigerators?

We pick up refrigerators that have been properly disconnected and defrosted. Place at the curb with doors taped shut. Freon-containing units require the $25 appliance recycling fee.

Do I need to disconnect the appliance?

Yes. Please disconnect from all power, water, and gas lines before placing at the curb. Our haulers handle curbside pickup only — no disconnection services.

Can you pick up a washer and dryer together?

Yes. Book both items together — first appliance is $104, second is +$54. Total for a washer/dryer set: $158.

Do I need to remove the Freon from my refrigerator first?

No. Our recycling partners handle Freon recovery at their certified facilities — that's what the $25 appliance recycling fee covers. Just disconnect power, defrost, tape the doors shut, and place at the curb.

Will the delivery crew take my old appliance when they deliver the new one?

That's between you and the retailer — Home Depot, Lowe's, and Best Buy sometimes offer haul-away with delivery (free–$50). If they won't take it or you missed that window, Dropcurb picks it up same-day for $104. Just disconnect and curb it.

Hauler loading curbside junk into pickup truck in a neighborhood

Appliance Recycling in San Francisco, 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 San Francisco

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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 San Francisco. 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 San Francisco?

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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Each additional appliance+$29 + $25

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✓ 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 San Francisco

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 San Francisco?

• 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 San Francisco pick up appliances?

Recology Bulky Item Pickup gives San Francisco's 873,965 residents 4 free pickups per year, then charges $35 each additional with 1-2 week waits. The quota system limits disposal flexibility in this dense city.

City program details: Recology Bulky Item Pickup. Frequency: 4 free pickups per year. Wait: 1-2 weeks. Fees: 4 free per year, $35 each additional

Tunnel Road Recycling & Transfer Station charges $45-70 per load, 1-800-GOT-JUNK operates at $150-$600+ across the city, and local haulers price inconsistently at $100-$350.

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

Four free pickups per year for nearly 900,000 people.

Recology's quota forces San Francisco households to ration disposal needs carefully. By pickup five, you're paying extra fees plus waiting up to two weeks for service.

$59.22

Per item via Recology

14 days

Average wait time

$400+

Typical apartment cleanout

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 San Francisco residents choose Dropcurb for appliance removal

Dropcurb's unlimited $79 same-day service beats Recology's 4-pickup limit and $35 overages. No Tunnel Road trips or quota management required.

Serving Mission District, Castro, Sunset, Richmond, Haight-Ashbury, Marina, and 3 more neighborhoods in San Francisco.

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