Appliance Recycling in Stockton, 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 Stockton
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How much does appliance removal cost in Stockton?
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 Stockton
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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 Stockton?
- • 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 Stockton pick up appliances?
Junk removal in Stockton, CA starts at $79 with Dropcurb — same-day curbside pickup with instant online pricing. Stockton's Clean Sweep program offers one free bulky pickup per year (February through October), but you must call your garbage company 2 weeks ahead. Great White Junk Removal is the top-rated local option, Junk King Stockton charges by volume, and 1-800-GOT-JUNK requires in-home estimates at $150+.
City program details: Stockton offers Clean Sweep — one free bulky item pickup per year between February and October, by appointment only. Call your garbage company at least 2 weeks in advance. Regular carts must be at curb after 6 PM the day before collection, removed by 6 PM collection day.
Stockton's Clean Sweep program provides one free bulky item pickup per year between February and October — by appointment only, call your garbage company at least 2 weeks in advance. Outside that window or need more than one pickup, you're on your own. Central Valley Transfer Station (1333 E Turner Rd, Lodi, CA — (209) 333-5660) accepts residential loads. Foothill Sanitary Landfill (6484 North Waverly Road, Linden, CA — (209) 887-3969) handles larger disposal. San Joaquin County Solid Waste Administration at 1810 E Hazelton Ave, Stockton ((209) 468-3066) coordinates county disposal resources. GreenWaste operates a construction, demolition, and bulky item recycling facility and transfer station in the area. Great White Junk Removal is Stockton's top-rated local company — multiple Yelp reviewers cite reasonable prices, friendly crews, and repeat business. Junk King Stockton ((209) 227-6501) serves the wider area including Lodi, Manteca, Modesto, and Tracy with volume-based pricing. 67Junk quotes $100-$600 depending on volume. Jiffy Junk offers free on-site estimates. LoadUp starts at $79 per item online. 1-800-GOT-JUNK requires on-site estimates, typically $150-$600+. Average Stockton junk removal runs $75-$375 depending on load size.
Dropcurb picks up appliances same-day in Stockton for $104 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
One free bulky pickup per year. That's all Stockton offers.
Stockton's Clean Sweep program gives residents one free bulky item pickup between February and October — appointment only, 2 weeks' notice required. Outside that window or need a second pickup, you're driving to the Central Valley Transfer Station in Lodi or paying private haulers $100-$600+.
1/year
Free Clean Sweep pickups
Feb–Oct
Clean Sweep availability
$75–$375
Average private 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 Stockton residents choose Dropcurb for appliance removal
Stockton's Clean Sweep gives you one free bulky pickup per year — and only from February through October with 2 weeks' notice. Need a second pickup or it's November? You're paying private rates. Dropcurb starts at $79 with same-day pickup any day, any time of year. No calling your garbage company, no 2-week wait, no once-a-year limit.
Serving Downtown Waterfront, Lincoln Village, Spanos Park, Brookside, Park Village, Civic Center, and 3 more neighborhoods in Stockton.
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