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Appliance Recycling in Malden, 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 Malden

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 Malden. 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 Malden?

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 Malden

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 Malden?

  • 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 Malden pick up appliances?

Same-day junk removal in Malden starts at $79 with Dropcurb. Malden runs weekly municipal pickup, but city rules require lidded barrels, PAYT bags or current-year trash stickers, and curb placement by 7:00 AM, which creates friction when you need bulky items gone quickly. Book online in about 60 seconds, leave items curbside, and get fast local pickup.

City program details: Malden provides weekly curbside trash and recycling for residential properties with six units or fewer. Trash must be inside a lidded barrel with lid closed, and residents must use either city blue PAYT bags or a current-year trash sticker on the city-issued black barrel. Collection is curbside by 7:00 AM on pickup day.

Malden serves residential buildings with six units or fewer through weekly trash and recycling, but compliance is strict: trash must be bagged, in lidded containers, and tied to the city PAYT system. In a dense city of roughly 65,900 residents near Everett, Medford, and Melrose, missed set-outs and move-related cleanouts create urgent disposal demand that municipal routines do not always solve the same day.

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

Weekly city pickup does not always match urgent cleanout timelines.

Malden's municipal system is reliable for routine household waste, but it is still rules-driven: PAYT compliance, lidded container requirements, and strict curbside timing. When a move-out, delivery deadline, or tenant turnover hits, households often need faster large-item removal than regular weekly cycles can provide.

65,906

Malden population (2024 estimate)

7:00 AM

City curbside set-out deadline

$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 Malden residents choose Dropcurb for appliance removal

Dropcurb fills the speed gap in Malden when municipal pickup timing or container rules do not match real life. Pricing starts at $79 with transparent checkout before dispatch, no in-home entry, and curbside-first execution. You get text updates and completion confirmation, so the job is predictable from booking through pickup.

Serving Maplewood, Linden, Forestdale, Edgeworth, Bellrock, Faulkner, and 3 more neighborhoods in Malden.

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