How to get rid of a dishwasher (fast, cheap, or free)
A dishwasher is plumbed and wired in, so retailers haul it away only when installing a new one and charities rarely take built-ins. Dropcurb picks yours up from the curb for $109 — same-day when you book by 2 PM, no need to be home.
See my dishwasher price →Taken whole from the curb · exact price upfront · same-day before 2 PM
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Getting rid of a dishwasher costs $0–$109. Dropcurb hauls one from the curb for $109, same-day when booked by 2 PM. Free routes are limited: retailers remove the old unit only when installing a new one, most charities decline built-in appliances, and the dishwasher has to be unplumbed and unwired before it comes out from under the counter.
Every way to get rid of a dishwasher, compared
| Option | Timeline | Cost | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dropcurb curbside pickup | Same-day (book by 2 PM) | $109 | Pull it out from under the counter, then set it at the curb, driveway, or alley — haulers take it whole from there. |
| Retailer haul-away with installation | On new-dishwasher install day only | Free–$50 | Home Depot and Lowe's remove the old unit when they install the replacement, but only then — no help if you're not buying and installing a new one. |
| Charity donation pickup | 1–2 weeks | Free | Most charities decline built-in dishwashers entirely; the few that consider them require a clean, fully working unit and won't uninstall it for you. |
| Scrap metal collector | Unpredictable | Free | The stainless tub and motor have scrap value, but collectors are hit-or-miss and many pass on the plastic-heavy models. |
| City bulk / white-goods pickup | Days to weeks | Free–$40 | Many cities treat appliances as 'white goods' needing a separate appointment, and some charge a per-item fee. Timelines vary sharply by city. |
What it costs
The first item carries the trip cost; everything you add costs less — clearing the whole kitchen remodel's old appliances at once is the cheap way to do it. Exact total shown before payment.
Dishwasher (first item)
$109
Additional dishwasher
+$35
Washer or dryer (added on)
+$59 each
Microwave (added on)
+$19
Bagged junk
$19–$39 per bag
How dishwasher pickup works
Book in 60 seconds
Select the dishwasher, add any other old appliances, and see the exact total upfront. Book by 2 PM for same-day.
Pull it out and set it at the curb
Shut off the water and power, disconnect the supply line and drain, and slide it out from under the counter. Then set it at the curb, driveway, or alley.
Get the photo confirmation
A local hauler loads it whole — no further disassembly — usually within about 3 hours, and texts you a photo when it's gone.
Questions, answered
Sources: Salvation Army donation pickup FAQ · Goodwill Northern New England acceptable donations · City of Houston heavy trash collection
Same-day pickup available
At the curb by 2 PM.
Gone by tonight.
Flat rates, no estimates, no crew in your home.
No address, no signup — real prices in one tap.