Appliance Recycling in Columbus, Georgia
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 Columbus
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Place your appliance at the curb, driveway, or alley. No wrapping, no disassembly.
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Select your item, see the exact price ($104), and pick your day. 60 seconds.
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A local insured hauler picks it up same-day in Columbus. 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 Columbus?
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 Columbus
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 Columbus?
- • 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 Columbus pick up appliances?
Junk removal in Columbus, GA starts at $79 with Dropcurb — same-day curbside pickup with instant online pricing. Columbus-Muscogee County provides bulk waste pickup but residents report 3-5 week delays on yard waste items. The city operates two landfills (Pine Grove and Granite Bluff) with no tipping fees for residents.
City program details: Columbus Consolidated Government Waste Management. Frequency: Bi-monthly on request. Wait: 2-4 weeks. Fees: Free for 6 annual collections, $30 for additional
Columbus Consolidated Government Integrated Waste operates two landfills — Pine Grove and Granite Bluff — both open to residents with no tipping fees (per WRBL news reporting). The landfills employ inmate labor; it is a felony (Georgia code 42-5-16 & MCP code 77-327) to deal, give, or trade items with inmates. The Integrated Waste team is managed by Stephan Ralph, Division Manager at (706) 225-4662. For bulk items, residents reported a 3-5 week delay on yard waste so the city opened Pine Grove and Granite Bluff for free self-disposal (per WRBL). LoadUp serves Columbus with online instant pricing for bulk trash pickup specializing in recycling, donation, and proper disposal. College HUNKS Hauling Junk Columbus provides upfront pricing with background-checked crews. Junk Removal Plus offers text-a-photo quoting with guaranteed upfront prices for Columbus residents. Fort Moore (formerly Fort Benning) military families frequently need PCS move-out junk removal. Homeyou reports Columbus GA junk removal averages $205-$225 per job. 1-800-GOT-JUNK charges $150-$600+ with mandatory on-site estimates.
Dropcurb picks up appliances same-day in Columbus for $104 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
3-5 week yard waste delays — the city opened free landfills to clear the backlog.
Columbus reported 3-5 week delays on yard waste and bulk items — bad enough that the city opened Pine Grove and Granite Bluff landfills for free resident self-disposal (WRBL). But you still need a truck and do the loading yourself. With Fort Moore military families constantly moving in and out, the demand never lets up.
3-5 weeks
Reported yard waste delay
Free
Landfill tipping (Pine Grove + Granite Bluff)
207K
Residents + Fort Moore families
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 Columbus residents choose Dropcurb for appliance removal
Columbus's free landfills (Pine Grove and Granite Bluff) require your own truck and loading — and the 3-5 week delay on yard waste pickup pushed the city to open them. LoadUp and College HUNKS both require scheduling. Dropcurb starts at $79 with same-day curbside pickup — instant online pricing, no driving to Pine Grove.
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