
Appliance Recycling in Lexington, Kentucky
$79 Flat Rate for Single Items
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 Lexington
Curb it
Place your appliance at the curb, driveway, or alley. No wrapping, no disassembly.
Book it
Select your item, see the exact price ($104), and pick your day. 60 seconds.
Gone
A local insured hauler picks it up same-day in Lexington. 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 Lexington?
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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Traditional junk removal (1-800-GOT-JUNK, LoadUp): $150–$600+
5 ways to get rid of an appliance in Lexington
Compared by cost, speed, and effort — pick the right option for your situation.
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 Lexington?
- • 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 Lexington pick up appliances?
Lexington Environmental Services runs bulk collection only on the 3rd Wednesday of each month, creating wait times up to 30 days between service windows. This rigid monthly schedule serves the city's 327,000 residents inflexibly.
City program details: Lexington Environmental Services Bulk Collection. Frequency: 3rd Wednesday of each month. Wait: up to 30 days. Fees: included in sanitation fee
Lexington Environmental Services Bulk Collection operates exclusively on the 3rd Wednesday monthly with up to 30-day waits between pickups. Fayette County Environmental Services charges $20-45 for self-haul, while private haulers like 1-800-GOT-JUNK cost $150-$600+.
Dropcurb picks up appliances same-day in Lexington for $104 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
One pickup day per month means weeks of waiting.
Miss Lexington's 3rd Wednesday pickup and you're stuck until next month's window. Home projects get delayed for weeks because the city only collects bulk items 12 times per year.
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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 Lexington residents choose Dropcurb for appliance removal
Dropcurb provides same-day pickup for $79 instead of waiting weeks for Lexington's monthly collection window. No need to mark your calendar for the 3rd Wednesday or haul items to Fayette County facilities yourself.
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