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Appliance Recycling in Hammond, Indiana

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 Hammond

1

Curb it

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

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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 Hammond. 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 Hammond?

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 Hammond

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 Hammond?

  • 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 Hammond pick up appliances?

Junk removal in Hammond, IN starts at $79 with Dropcurb, with same-day curbside pickup and instant online pricing. Hammond sits in Lake County with 77,879 residents and neighborhood demand from Hessville to Robertsdale. Book in 60 seconds, leave items at the curb, and a local hauler clears them without an in-home appointment.

City program details: Hammond Sanitation only empties city garbage carts and paper yard-waste bags on regular routes. Misc. junk pickup is handled separately by the Street Department (219-853-6431), and businesses/3+ unit buildings must use private dumpster service.

Hammond Sanitation focuses on city garbage carts and bagged yard waste, while "misc. junk" goes through a separate Street Department line, which creates extra coordination when residents need furniture or appliance removal quickly. In a dense Chicago-metro border city, that delay matters for move-outs, landlord turnovers, and code-compliance cleanup windows.

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

Routine cart service is easy. True bulk junk removal is not.

Hammond residents often discover that sanitation, yard waste, and misc. junk are split across different city workflows. That is manageable for planned cleanup, but hard when a lease ends this week or a code complaint lands now. Same-day private pickup closes that timing gap.

77,879

Hammond population (2020 Census)

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Primary Hammond ZIP codes served

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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 Hammond residents choose Dropcurb for appliance removal

Dropcurb fills the gap between routine cart service and separate junk scheduling by offering same-day pickup from $79, no home entry required. You get a guaranteed online price before checkout, then local Hammond-area haulers handle loading, transport, and disposal so bulky items are gone today, not next week.

Serving Hessville, Robertsdale, Woodmar, North Hammond, South Hammond, Central Hammond in Hammond.

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