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How to choose an appliance donation pickup service

Choose the service that confirms your exact appliance, age, working condition, service ZIP and pickup requirements in writing. Salvation Army pickup requires local ZIP and item confirmation; Greater Albuquerque ReStore offers free approved local pickup after staff review, while Twin Cities ReStore requires clean, working, complete goods and limits refrigerators, washers and dryers to ten years old or newer. These local rules show why you should verify the specific branch or program before booking.

Answer sources: Greater Albuquerque ReStore donation guidelines; Twin Cities ReStore item requirements; Salvation Army official donation FAQ

Confirm the item qualifies

Ask whether the exact appliance is accepted, whether it must work, and whether age, cleanliness, rust, damage or completeness affects approval. Policies differ by location: Salvation Army lists working washers, dryers, certain microwaves and air conditioners but excludes malfunctioning, rusty or dirty appliances, gas appliances and built-ins.

Sources: Salvation Army official donation FAQ.

Confirm pickup logistics before scheduling

Give the service your ZIP code and ask whether pickup is available, whether the item must be disconnected, whether crews carry it from indoors, how appointments are scheduled, and whether there is a pickup charge. Get written acceptance for the exact item before moving it or relying on a donation receipt. A receipt depends on the direct receiving charity's terms.

Sources: Greater Albuquerque ReStore donation guidelines; Twin Cities ReStore item requirements; Salvation Army official donation FAQ.

Use a disposal pickup when donation rules do not work

If the appliance is not accepted, the local pickup area is unavailable, or the timing and labor requirements do not work, check current pickup pricing for an accepted appliance option. Dropcurb's current catalog separates washing machines, dryers and full-size household refrigerators; mini fridges and commercial refrigerators have separate options.

Sources: Dropcurb current pricing and standard pickup scope.

Where Dropcurb fits

For accepted appliance leftovers already outside and accessible, Dropcurb handles loading, transportation and disposal. Standard pickup covers washing machines, dryers and full-size household refrigerators as defined in the current catalog. You can book before moving an item outside, but it must be outside and accessible before pickup; indoor carry-out is not available. If you need indoor carrying or disconnection, choose a service that includes that labor.

Sources: Dropcurb current pricing and standard pickup scope.

When you need a local alternative

For an appliance in either city, compare Chicago appliance collection and recycling or New York City appliance collection and recycling. Verify the exact appliance and address with the receiving provider; a working washer and a refrigerant appliance may need different arrangements.

Current Dropcurb prices

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ItemPickup of oneEach additional
Washing machine$109$59
Dryer$109$59
Refrigerator$109$59

For accepted items outside and accessible. Your pickup uses the highest first-item price, plus the additional-item price for each remaining item. Loading, transportation and disposal are included. Prices are before applicable sales tax; see your total before payment.

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