How to get rid of a washer and dryer (fast, cheap, or free)
Retailers haul the old unit away only when they deliver a new one, and most charities take only clean, working machines. Dropcurb picks up a washer or dryer from the curb for $109 each — both together for $168 — same-day when you book by 2 PM, no need to be home.
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Getting rid of a washer and dryer costs $0–$109 each. Dropcurb hauls either from the curb for $109, or both together for $168, same-day when booked by 2 PM. Free routes are limited: retailers remove the old unit only when delivering a new one, and Habitat ReStore, the Salvation Army, and most Goodwill locations accept only clean, fully working machines.
Every way to get rid of a washer and dryer, compared
| Option | Timeline | Cost | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dropcurb curbside pickup | Same-day (book by 2 PM) | $109 each ($59 for the second) | Unplug them and set them at the curb, driveway, or alley — haulers take them whole, no disconnection help needed beyond shutting off the washer's water lines. |
| Retailer haul-away with delivery | On new-appliance delivery day only | Free–$50 | Home Depot and Lowe's remove the old unit when they deliver the replacement, but only that one unit and only on delivery day — no help if you're not buying new. |
| Scrap metal collector | Unpredictable | Free | Washers and dryers are mostly steel, so scrappers may take them free — but pickup is hit-or-miss and some skip units with heavy plastic housings. |
| Charity donation pickup | 1–2 weeks | Free | Habitat ReStore and the Salvation Army accept only clean, fully working appliances by appointment, and most Goodwill locations decline large appliances outright. |
| 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. Rules and timelines vary sharply by city. |
What it costs
The first item carries the trip cost; everything you add costs less — clearing the whole laundry room or kitchen at once is the cheap way to do it. Exact total shown before payment.
Washer or dryer (first item)
$109
Second washer or dryer
+$59
Refrigerator (added on)
+$59
Dishwasher (added on)
+$35
Bagged junk
$19–$39 per bag
How washer and dryer pickup works
Book in 60 seconds
Select the washer, dryer, or both, add anything else on the way out, and see the exact total upfront. Book by 2 PM for same-day.
Unplug and set them out
Unplug both; on the washer, shut off the water valves and unhook the two hoses with a bucket handy — a few minutes. Curb, driveway, or alley all work.
Get the photo confirmation
A local hauler loads them whole — no disassembly — usually within about 3 hours, and texts you a photo when they're 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.