Appliance Recycling in New Orleans, 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 New Orleans
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 New Orleans. 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 New Orleans?
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 New Orleans
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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 New Orleans?
- • 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 New Orleans pick up appliances?
Junk removal in New Orleans, LA starts at $79 with Dropcurb. The City of New Orleans Department of Sanitation handles bulk item collection on a scheduled basis — check your schedule at nola.gov or the citywide Sanitation Map. Richard's Disposal Inc. is the primary hauler. For same-day pickup any time, Dropcurb picks up from your curb with instant online pricing.
City program details: City of New Orleans Department of Sanitation — trash, recycling, and bulk collection by schedule. Richard's Disposal Inc. is the primary contracted hauler (customer service: 504-658-3800). City Sanitation Map shows trash/recycle/bulk schedules all on one map. Bulk items collected on schedule — check nola.gov trash & recycling schedule page. Hurricane season (June-November) creates surge demand.
City of New Orleans Department of Sanitation manages trash, recycling, and bulk collection. Richard's Disposal Inc. (504-658-3800) is the primary contracted hauler — citywide Sanitation Map shows all schedules on one map. Bulk items collected on scheduled days. Hurricane season (June-November) creates surge demand and delays. Corey's Debris & Junk Hauling (local NOLA company) handles appliances, furniture, mattresses, carpets, hot tubs, pianos, exercise equipment — call for free estimate. HBS Junk Removal (985-788-3665) serves St. Tammany Parish and greater New Orleans for full-service junk removal and bulk trash. Junk King New Orleans (504-608-4147) offers free estimates, serves Arabi, Belle Chasse, Chalmette, Meraux, and Violet. LoadUp claims 20-30% below competitors. 1-800-GOT-JUNK requires in-person estimates at $150-$600+.
Dropcurb picks up appliances same-day in New Orleans for $104 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
City bulk runs on a schedule. Hurricanes don't.
New Orleans bulk collection follows a fixed schedule through Richard's Disposal — but hurricane season (June-November) creates unpredictable delays. When you need items gone for storm prep, rental turnover, or post-event cleanup, the city's timeline doesn't flex. Dropcurb picks up same-day for $79.
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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 New Orleans residents choose Dropcurb for appliance removal
New Orleans bulk pickup runs on a fixed schedule — miss your day and you wait. Hurricane season creates unpredictable delays. Corey's Debris and HBS Junk require phone calls for quotes. Dropcurb starts at $79 with instant online pricing — same-day pickup from the French Quarter to Uptown to Mid-City.
Serving French Quarter, Garden District, Marigny, Bywater, Uptown, Magazine Street, and 3 more neighborhoods in New Orleans.
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