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Appliance Recycling in Framingham, Massachusetts

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 Framingham

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Curb it

Place your appliance at the curb, driveway, or alley. No wrapping, no disassembly.

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Book it

Select your item, see the exact price ($104), and pick your day. 60 seconds.

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Gone

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

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

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Traditional junk removal (1-800-GOT-JUNK, LoadUp): $150–$600+

5 ways to get rid of an appliance in Framingham

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 Framingham?

  • 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 Framingham pick up appliances?

Same-day junk removal in Framingham starts at $79 with Dropcurb. Framingham runs weekly municipal trash service, but oversized furniture, mattresses, and appliance loads still require separate bulky-item scheduling and strict cart-compliance rules. Book online in about 60 seconds, leave items curbside, and a local MetroWest hauler can pick up the same day.

City program details: Framingham provides weekly curbside refuse collection for 1-4 unit residences. All trash must fit in the city-issued cart with the lid closed and be set out by 7:00 a.m. Bulky items are handled through separately scheduled special collection via the Recycling Drop-Off Center or DPW office, and Massachusetts waste-ban materials under 310 CMR 19.017 are restricted from standard trash disposal.

Framingham's sanitation division serves more than 17,000 residences each week, but city rules require refuse to fit in the assigned cart with the lid fully closed and no overflow bags left beside carts. Bulky item disposal uses a separate special-collection process through the city's drop-off center and DPW operations workflow. That delay and compliance friction is exactly when fast curbside junk removal demand rises in neighborhoods like Downtown Framingham, Saxonville, and Nobscot.

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

Weekly city carts do not solve urgent bulky-item disposal.

Framingham's weekly municipal pickup is reliable for normal household refuse, but it does not eliminate scheduling friction for oversized items. Once a household has mattresses, furniture, or appliance loads, residents shift into separate bulky-item pathways and stricter compliance constraints. That delay can conflict with move-out and turnover deadlines.

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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 Framingham residents choose Dropcurb for appliance removal

Dropcurb closes the timing gap between routine weekly cart pickup and separately scheduled bulky disposal in Framingham. Pricing starts at $79, checkout is instant, and you do not need an in-home estimate window or interior entry. You stage items curbside, get live status updates, and receive completion confirmation once pickup is finished.

Serving Downtown Framingham, Framingham Centre, Saxonville, Nobscot, Coburnville, Pheasant Hill, and 2 more neighborhoods in Framingham.

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