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Appliance Recycling in Mount Prospect, Illinois

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 Mount Prospect

1

Curb it

Place your appliance at the curb, driveway, or alley. No wrapping, no disassembly.

2

Book it

Select your item, see the exact price ($104), and pick your day. 60 seconds.

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Gone

A local insured hauler picks it up same-day in Mount Prospect. 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 Mount Prospect?

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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Pickup fee$79
First applianceIncluded
Appliance recycling fee+$25
Each additional appliance+$29 + $25
Book appliance pickup — $104

✓ Price guaranteed before you book. No surprises, no hidden fees.

Traditional junk removal (1-800-GOT-JUNK, LoadUp): $150–$600+

5 ways to get rid of an appliance in Mount Prospect

Compared by cost, speed, and effort — pick the right option for your situation.

MethodCostSpeedEffortBest for
City bulk pickupFree2–9 weeksSchedule ahead. Many cities accept appliances but require Freon to be professionally removed first. Strict weight limits apply.You can wait weeks and your city accepts appliances
Retailer haul-away (Home Depot, Lowe’s)Free–$50Same day as deliveryOnly available when buying a new appliance. Old one must be disconnected and accessible. Not all retailers offer this in all areas.You're buying a replacement and the retailer offers haul-away
Self-haul to recycling center$30–80Same dayNeed a truck. Appliances are extremely heavy (150–300+ lbs). Most people need help loading. Must find a certified recycling facility.You have a truck, a helper, and a nearby recycling center
Traditional junk removal (1-800-GOT-JUNK, etc.)$200–600+2–3 daysMust be home for in-person estimate. Crew enters your home and can disconnect for you. Higher price reflects full-service approach.Appliance is in a tight space and you need full-service removal
Dropcurb$104Same dayDisconnect and place at curb or garage apron. Book online in 60 seconds. $25 recycling fee included. No Freon removal needed — our recyclers handle it.You want it gone today without the heavy lifting

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 Mount Prospect?

  • 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 Mount Prospect pick up appliances?

Same-day junk removal in Mount Prospect, IL starts at $79 with Dropcurb. In a village of about 56,852 residents in the Chicago metro, home updates, moves, and rental turnover create constant demand for fast furniture and appliance pickup. Book online in about 60 seconds, place items curbside, and a local hauler handles removal without an in-home appointment.

City program details: Mount Prospect requires trash in carts, and garbage outside the cart that is not on the approved bulk-item list is not collected. Excess trash, non-bulk items, and construction debris over one cubic yard require a paid special pickup arranged with Republic Services.

Mount Prospect’s village program is structured, but it is strict: garbage outside the cart is not picked up unless it qualifies on the approved bulk list, and excess trash or construction debris over one cubic yard requires paid special pickup through Republic. The village also separates yard waste and hazardous waste pathways, which can slow urgent cleanouts for households facing move-out or HOA timing pressure.

Dropcurb picks up appliances same-day in Mount Prospect for $104 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.

Village programs work for planned disposal, not always for urgent cleanouts.

Mount Prospect residents have structured solid-waste options, but strict cart rules and special-pickup requirements can slow projects that need to move now. When a household has bulky items outside standard collection limits, paid special arrangements or alternate programs are required. That creates a speed gap for same-day curbside removal services.

56,852

Mount Prospect population (2020 census)

$101,720

Median household income (ACS/Data USA profile)

$79

Dropcurb starting price

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 Mount Prospect residents choose Dropcurb for appliance removal

Dropcurb fills the timing and simplicity gap by offering curbside-only pickup starting at $79 with transparent pricing shown before checkout. You skip callback quotes and complex material routing for common bulky items, while still using proper disposal channels. It is built for homeowners who need predictable same-day or next-day results in Cook County.

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