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Appliance Recycling in Kentwood, Michigan

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 Kentwood

1

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 Kentwood. 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 Kentwood?

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 Kentwood

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 Kentwood?

  • 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 Kentwood pick up appliances?

Same-day junk removal in Kentwood starts at $79 with Dropcurb, and you can book online in about 60 seconds without scheduling an in-home quote. Kentwood has about 54,000 residents across ZIPs 49508, 49512, 49546, and 49548, and cleanup demand spikes around moves, garage resets, and seasonal decluttering. Book, set your items curbside, and a local hauler can usually complete pickup the same day.

City program details: Kentwood primarily relies on private trash contracts and special events rather than routine municipal bulk curb pickup. The city's annual Community Cleanup Day accepts general debris and large items for residents, but excludes tires and hazardous waste; SafeChem household hazardous waste collection is offered through Kent County on scheduled hours.

Kentwood's city-led cleanup is event-based instead of a weekly free bulk route, which creates timing gaps when residents need large-item removal now, not at the next annual or limited-window event. City cleanup guidance also excludes some item types like tires and routes hazardous materials to county SafeChem channels. In a high-homeownership suburban market near Grand Rapids, those constraints often push homeowners and landlords toward faster private curbside removal.

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

Kentwood residents often need bulky-item pickup faster than city event timelines allow.

When one cleanup includes couches, mattresses, and old electronics, waiting for periodic municipal options is not practical. Kentwood households near Millbrook, Ridgemoor, and Princeton Estates often need same-week service for move-outs and HOA-sensitive curb appearance. Dropcurb solves that with same-day curbside pickup and published starting pricing.

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Kentwood population in the Grand Rapids metro

$79

Dropcurb starting price for curbside junk pickup

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Primary Kentwood ZIP codes (49508, 49512, 49546, 49548)

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 Kentwood residents choose Dropcurb for appliance removal

Dropcurb fills Kentwood's timing and convenience gap with upfront pricing from $79, curbside-first service, and same-day availability in most local routes. There is no in-home estimate appointment, no vague quote window, and no last-minute pricing surprise. You get a guaranteed price at checkout and a fast pickup confirmation when completed.

Serving Millbrook, Ridgemoor, Princeton Estates, South East End, Ken-O-Sha Park, Shawnee Park in Kentwood.

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