Appliance Recycling in Worcester, 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 Worcester
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Place your appliance at the curb, driveway, or alley. No wrapping, no disassembly.
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A local insured hauler picks it up same-day in Worcester. 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 Worcester?
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 Worcester
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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 Worcester?
- • 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 Worcester pick up appliances?
Junk removal in Worcester, MA starts at $79 with Dropcurb. The city provides weekly trash/recycling through DPW (set out by 6-7:30 AM), but bulk items like furniture and appliances need separate scheduling through 508-929-1300. Holiday delays on 11 dates in 2026 push collections back a day.
City program details: Worcester DPW provides weekly trash/recycling (set out by 6 AM-7:30 AM on collection day). Bulk items: city uses purple overflow bags ($2.50 each from city stores) for extra trash. Large items (furniture, appliances) require separate scheduling via DPW at 508-929-1300. Holiday delays shift pickup by one day on 11 dates in 2026.
Worcester DPW handles weekly trash and recycling — bins out by 6 AM to 7:30 AM on your scheduled day. Extra trash requires purple overflow bags ($2.50 each from city retailers). Large items (furniture, appliances) need separate scheduling via DPW at 508-929-1300. The 2026 calendar has 11 holiday delays that shift collection by one day. One Call Junk Haul (Worcester County, MA) offers volume-based pricing from $89-$599 by truck space used — no extra fees for appliances, A/Cs, or car batteries. Average Worcester junk removal: $222-$233 per Homeyou (1,922 local projects, Feb 2026 data, range $217-$238). LoadUp starts at $79/item plus service area fee. 1-800-GOT-JUNK charges $150-$600+ with mandatory on-site estimates. Junk King Worcester offers eco-friendly removal with free estimates.
Dropcurb picks up appliances same-day in Worcester for $104 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
11 holiday delays in 2026 — and bulk items still need separate scheduling.
Worcester's weekly trash doesn't cover large items. Furniture and appliances require calling DPW at 508-929-1300 to schedule. Add 11 holiday delays shifting your collection day and the system becomes unpredictable. College Hill and Main South residents juggling move-outs deserve on-demand service.
11 days
2026 holiday collection delays
$2.50
Per purple overflow bag
$79
Dropcurb — any day, any item
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 Worcester residents choose Dropcurb for appliance removal
Worcester's DPW doesn't pick up bulk items without scheduling — and the 11 holiday delays in 2026 make finding your actual collection day a puzzle. Dropcurb starts at $79 per item: same-day, no scheduling calls, no purple bags, no holiday confusion.
Serving College Hill, Green Island, Shrewsbury Street, Main South, Vernon Hill, Tatnuck, and 2 more neighborhoods in Worcester.
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