Cambridge, Massachusetts

Air conditioner removal
in Cambridge.

A window AC and a freestanding portable AC use different catalog choices. These choices do not cover a central HVAC system. Choose your pickup day and see your price before booking. You arrange the move outside; we load and haul it away.

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What needs to go?

First item / additional item

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Book by 2pm for same-day pickup.

Choose items or browse the full catalog.

A freestanding portable air conditioner with a hose.

One less thing to arrange

A clear price. A plan to get it gone.

Confirm unusual models or refrigerants with our team before booking. The catalog choice does not confirm that every model can be handled.

Choose the right item.

A window AC and a freestanding portable AC use different catalog choices. These choices do not cover a central HVAC system.

Follow your pickup.

Choose from the dates available for your address. We keep you updated and send photos after collection.

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Choose with confidence

Start with the item that matches.

A window AC and a freestanding portable AC use different catalog choices. These choices do not cover a central HVAC system.

Check the setup.

Confirm unusual models or refrigerants with our team before booking. The catalog choice does not confirm that every model can be handled.

Add the other items separately.

Select each item and quantity so the booking matches what you want removed. Review the exact combined total before payment.

Air conditioner removal prices in Cambridge

First item / additional item

  • Window AC$79 / $29
  • Portable AC$109 / $45

The highest first-item price applies once. Every remaining item uses its additional-item price. Loading, transportation and disposal are included. Applicable sales tax is shown before payment.

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Ready for pickup

Ready outside. Easy to find.

Arrange removal from the window or installed position and the move outside. Do not open refrigerant lines. Send model and refrigerant-label photos if handling requirements are unclear.

Confirm unusual models or refrigerants with our team before booking. The catalog choice does not confirm that every model can be handled.

Your place. One easy pickup plan.

A house, a condo or an apartment. Choose an accessible outdoor spot that works for your property. You arrange the move outside; we take it from there.

Text us about your setup
  1. Arrange the move outside.

    Your items can still be inside when you book. Arrange any indoor carrying and follow the readiness instructions in your confirmation.

  2. Leave a clear path.

    Use a permitted accessible outdoor spot. Keep entrances and shared paths clear.

  3. Show us the location.

    Add a photo and entrance notes. Contact us before booking if your property limits access to particular hours.

You’re in the loop.
Until it’s gone.

Confirmation when you book. A heads-up before arrival. Photos when it’s done.

Dropcurb

Your pickup is booked.

You’re booked.

Your confirmation comes straight to your phone.

The local disposal guide

What are your
local options?

Air conditioner removal in Cambridge: start with the item’s collection rules, then choose the arrangement that fits.

Reviewed · Sources below

Air conditioners

Special rules apply

Air conditioners require a paid City disposal permit and refrigerant handling through the City process.

City cost & eligibility
A paid permit is required, but the current City page does not publish the amount.
When & how
Apply for a permit first. Most permitted items are scheduled for Wednesday or Thursday.
Get it ready
Use the assigned date and place the unit curbside after 6pm the prior evening or by 7am. The City arranges refrigerant removal before scrap-metal recycling. Commercial units are excluded.
Furniture, appliance and large-item disposal

The handoff matters

Right item.
Right place.

For a permitted item

Apply before set-out and use the date assigned by the City. Most permitted items are scheduled Wednesday or Thursday. Place the item curbside after 6pm the prior evening or by 7am; commercial and industrial items are excluded.

Furniture, appliance and large-item disposal

For your Dropcurb pickup

Use a permitted, accessible outdoor spot. Arrange the move out of your home, keep shared access clear and follow your confirmation’s readiness instructions. Check with your building about access or staging limits before booking.

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Choose what fits

A few ways
to get it gone.

The right option depends on what you have, where it is and when you need the space back.

Outdoor pickup

Dropcurb

See your price, choose an available day and follow your pickup updates.

Price
Upfront item pricing. Loading, transportation and disposal included; applicable sales tax shown before payment.
Your part
Bring the selected items to an accessible outdoor spot. We load and haul them away.
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Cambridge Public Works

City permit collection

The screen, exercise equipment or air conditioner qualifies for a City permit.

Cost & conditions
Small exercise equipment has an unpaid permit; the other mapped items need a paid permit whose amount is not published on the City page.
Arrange it
Apply for the correct permit and follow the assigned collection date.

No commercial or industrial items. The permit category and charge depend on the exact item and, for screens, its size.

See the City permit process

Taking it somewhere yourself?

The Cambridge Recycling Center is a documented local drop-off for accepted small electronics, not a general bulky-item facility. The City lists no Cambridge mattress drop-off, and the retained sources do not establish local self-haul for furniture, carpet, exercise equipment or air conditioners. Confirm a private destination before transporting those items. Cambridge Recycling CenterMattress recycling and UTEC collection

Customer reviews

Less stuff. A lot less stress.

“Quick and easy pickup. I wasn’t home and they sent me a picture of the pickup. Good communication too.”

Paul H.Google review

“Easy to schedule, same or next day appt and excellent prices. Highly recommend!”

Kathleen S.Trustpilot review

Selected customer reviews. Counts checked September 2026.

Before you book

A few things
worth knowing.

Air conditioner removal, from choosing your item to pickup day in Cambridge.

Which item should I choose?

A window AC and a freestanding portable AC use different catalog choices. These choices do not cover a central HVAC system.

How should I prepare for pickup?

Arrange removal from the window or installed position and the move outside. Do not open refrigerant lines. Send model and refrigerant-label photos if handling requirements are unclear.

How is the pickup price calculated?

Choose your items to see the current price. The highest first-item price applies once; every remaining item uses its additional-item price. Loading, transportation and disposal are included. Review the final total and any applicable sales tax before payment.

How does Cambridge collect an air conditioner?

Apply for a paid City permit and follow its assigned collection date. The City removes refrigerant before sending the appliance to scrap-metal recycling. Set the unit at the curb within the City's window; commercial units are excluded.Official guidance

Which Cambridge bulky items need a permit?

Air conditioners, screens over 20 inches diagonally and large motorized exercise equipment need a paid permit. Small exercise equipment needs a permit without payment. Qualifying furniture, residential carpet bundles and listed small electronics use different rules, so check the exact item before set-out.Official guidance

One less thing on your list

Give it a pickup day.

Choose the right item, see your price and select an available day. We keep you updated through the outdoor pickup.

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