
Appliance Recycling in Golden, Colorado
$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 Golden
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 Golden. 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 Golden?
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 Golden
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 Golden?
- • 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 Golden pick up appliances?
Golden's Bulky Waste Collection runs just twice per year with 3-6 month wait times between opportunities. While included in refuse bills, the semi-annual frequency makes it practically useless for real disposal needs.
City program details: Bulky Waste Collection. Frequency: Twice per year. Wait: 3-6 months. Fees: Included in refuse bill
The 3-6 month wait between collections is absurd for a functional service. Waste Connections Golden charges $55-95 per load for self-haul, while 1-800-GOT-JUNK starts at their standard $150 minimum.
Dropcurb picks up appliances same-day in Golden for $104 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
Twice per year. Wait up to 6 months.
Golden's twice-yearly system with 6-month waits is essentially non-functional. Residents in South Golden and Applewood can't wait half a year when they need immediate disposal for moves, renovations, or life changes.
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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 Golden residents choose Dropcurb for appliance removal
Dropcurb provides unlimited same-day pickup for $79 versus Golden's twice-yearly system with 6-month maximum waits. No semi-annual restrictions, no waiting half a year for disposal.
Serving South Golden, North Golden, Golden Gate Canyon, Applewood, West Pleasant View, Candelas, and 1 more neighborhoods in Golden.
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