Appliance Recycling in Louisville, Kentucky
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 Louisville
Curb it
Place your appliance at the curb, driveway, or alley. No wrapping, no disassembly.
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Select your item, see the exact price ($104), and pick your day. 60 seconds.
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A local insured hauler picks it up same-day in Louisville. 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 Louisville?
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 Louisville
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 Louisville?
- • 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 Louisville pick up appliances?
Junk removal in Louisville starts at $79 with Dropcurb — same-day curbside pickup, no on-site estimates. Louisville Metro Public Works offers Large Item Pickup appointments (up to 4 items, call 502-574-5000), and the Waste Reduction Center at 636 Meriwether Ave takes free drop-offs, but both require advance scheduling and your own effort.
City program details: Louisville Metro Public Works offers Large Item Pickup appointments for residents with Metro waste collection — up to 4 eligible large items per pickup. Schedule via Metro311 (502-574-5000). Waste Reduction Center (636 Meriwether Ave, Tue-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-3pm) accepts up to 4 large household items, 4 passenger tires, and 3 electronic items per day FREE for Louisville/Jefferson County residents. Outside Urban Services District, Waste Management and Rumpke provide service.
Louisville Metro Public Works offers appointment-based Large Item Pickup for residents with Metro waste collection — up to 4 eligible large items per pickup via Metro311 (502-574-5000). The Waste Reduction Center (636 Meriwether Ave, Tue-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-3pm, closed Mon/Sun) accepts up to 4 large household items, 4 passenger tires, and 3 electronic items per day FREE for Louisville/Jefferson County residents. Fees apply for loads exceeding the 4-item limit, including boats, motorcycles, and mopeds. Residents outside the Urban Services District rely on Waste Management or Rumpke. Average junk removal costs $200 for a home, $250 for an apartment in Louisville (Homeyou data from 5,607 local projects). Clean Slate Junk Removal & Moving specializes in junk removal with free estimates and background-checked employees. Haulaway Junk Removal offers competitive local pricing. Firedawgs Junk Removal starts at $99 for curbside minimum loads. Junk King Louisville (502-586-2793) provides free estimates with volume-based pricing. LoadUp starts at $70 for debris removal in Louisville.
Dropcurb picks up appliances same-day in Louisville for $104 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
Two systems, 4-item limits, and neither picks up today.
Louisville splits service between the Urban Services District (Metro Public Works, 4-item limit per appointment) and the rest of Jefferson County (private haulers). The free Waste Reduction Center limits you to 4 large items, 4 tires, and 3 electronics per day — and you have to drive there. Either way, same-day isn't an option.
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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 Louisville residents choose Dropcurb for appliance removal
Louisville's free options all have catches: Large Item Pickup requires scheduling through Metro311 and only allows 4 items. The Waste Reduction Center means driving to 636 Meriwether Ave and loading items yourself. Dropcurb picks up same-day for $79 from your curb — no appointments, no trips, no 4-item limits.
Serving Old Louisville, Highlands, Germantown, Portland, Clifton, Cherokee Triangle, and 4 more neighborhoods in Louisville.
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