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Appliance Recycling in Hammond, 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 Hammond

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 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?

Same-day junk removal in Hammond, LA starts at $79 with Dropcurb. With about 21,359 residents across neighborhoods like Downtown Hammond, Oak Knoll, and Woodlake Estates, homeowners, landlords, and student renters often need faster pickup than standard route schedules allow. Book online in about 60 seconds, leave items curbside, and get confirmation when your local hauler finishes the job, often the same day.

City program details: Hammond residential trash follows city route schedules, but large-item timing is limited by regular runs and holiday interruptions. The Tangipahoa Parish Landfill in Independence (57510 Hano Road) operates Monday-Friday 6:30 AM-4:30 PM and Saturday 7:00 AM-12:00 PM, with in-parish residential disposal at $37.97/ton and ID required. Hazardous, industrial, agricultural waste, and asbestos are not accepted.

Hammond sits between Baton Rouge and New Orleans, so move-outs and college-area turnover create frequent bulky-item demand near Southeastern Louisiana University. City trash runs on route schedules and can shift around landfill closures or holiday timing, which creates delays for urgent cleanups. Self-haul is possible at Tangipahoa Parish Landfill in Independence, but you need a valid Louisiana ID showing parish residency, pay posted rates, and follow limits on hazardous, industrial, agricultural, and asbestos materials.

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

Route-based disposal works for routine trash, not urgent cleanouts.

Hammond residents can use city collection or self-haul to the Tangipahoa landfill, but both paths are schedule-dependent. When move-out dates, tenant turnover, or HOA pressure create short deadlines, curb piles can sit too long. Same-day private pickup solves the timing mismatch.

21,359

Hammond population (2020 estimate)

$48,166

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 Hammond residents choose Dropcurb for appliance removal

Dropcurb fills Hammond's timing gap with same-day curbside pickup starting at $79 and instant online pricing. Instead of waiting for route timing or driving loads to Independence, you can schedule quickly and keep properties clear before HOA pressure, tenant turnover, or new-furniture delivery deadlines. No appointment window and no in-home estimate required.

Serving Downtown Hammond, Hammond Historic District, University area, Oak Knoll, Woodlake Estates, Jefferson Court, and 2 more neighborhoods in Hammond.

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