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Appliance Recycling in Alexandria, Louisiana

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 Alexandria

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.

3

Gone

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

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.

$104

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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 Alexandria

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 Alexandria?

  • 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 Alexandria pick up appliances?

Same-day junk removal in Alexandria, LA starts at $79 with Dropcurb, with curbside pickup that does not require an in-home estimate appointment. Alexandria has about 44,060 residents across neighborhoods like Downtown, Garden District, Briarwood, and Bocage, where move-outs and renovation debris often miss city collection timing. Book online in about 60 seconds, place items outside, and get pickup confirmation when the job is done.

City program details: City of Alexandria sanitation provides garbage pickup twice weekly. Bagged trash must be placed curbside by 7:00 a.m. on scheduled pickup day only. White goods (stoves, washers, dryers, refrigerators, water heaters, dishwashers, air conditioners) require a service request and are collected every third Wednesday of each month at curbside; mixed piles may be left. Unscheduled curb placement can trigger citations.

Alexandria's municipal sanitation schedule works for routine trash but creates gaps for urgent cleanouts. The city requires bagged garbage at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on scheduled days and can issue citations for unscheduled placement, while white goods are request-based and only collected every third Wednesday. When a landlord turnover, HOA pressure, or a furniture delivery deadline does not align with that cycle, bulky items can sit longer than residents want. That mismatch is the core local demand driver for fast private pickup in Rapides Parish.

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

City schedules are predictable, but your cleanup deadline usually is not.

Alexandria's sanitation rules are clear, but they are calendar-driven. When furniture arrives tomorrow, a tenant leaves this weekend, or a listing photo shoot is Monday, waiting for the next allowed pickup window can create compliance and curb-appeal problems. Same-day private pickup solves the timing mismatch.

44,060

Alexandria population (2024)

$47,113

Median household income (2024)

$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 Alexandria residents choose Dropcurb for appliance removal

Dropcurb fills Alexandria's timing gap with same-day curbside pickup from $79, transparent online pricing, and no call-center estimate step. If your cleanup cannot wait for the next city cycle or third-Wednesday white-goods route, you can book quickly and keep piles from sitting curbside. No appointment window, no home entry, and price visibility before checkout.

Serving Downtown Alexandria, Garden District, West End, Briarwood, Bocage, Landmark, and 2 more neighborhoods in Alexandria.

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