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Appliance Recycling in Port Huron, 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 Port Huron

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 Port Huron. 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 Port Huron?

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 Port Huron

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 Port Huron?

  • 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 Port Huron pick up appliances?

Same-day junk removal in Port Huron starts at $79 with Dropcurb, with instant online pricing and curbside pickup that does not require waiting at home. Port Huron has about 28,620 residents and only one city bulk item pickup per household each week, which creates delays when you have multiple items after a move, cleanup, or renovation. Book in about 60 seconds, leave your items curbside, and a local hauler handles pickup and disposal the same day in most cases.

City program details: Port Huron contracts with Emterra for weekly curbside refuse Monday through Thursday. One bulk item is allowed per household per week, containers are capped at 35 gallons and 50 lbs, and set-out is before 7:00 a.m. Yard waste runs from the first full week of April through early/mid-December with size limits on brush and branch bundles.

Port Huron’s municipal system is useful for routine trash, but city rules cap containers at 35 gallons and 50 pounds, and bulk collection is limited to one item weekly. Yard waste is seasonal and has strict bundle limits, so larger cleanouts still require private hauling. In a waterfront city with older housing stock and frequent turnover around Downtown, South End, and North End, that gap drives demand for fast, flexible junk removal that works outside the city’s narrow limits.

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

Port Huron allows one bulk item per week. Real cleanouts need more than one.

You finished a garage cleanout and now have a couch, a mattress, and a broken washer at the curb. City service only allows one weekly bulk item, so the pile can sit for weeks. Dropcurb solves this with same-day, multi-item pickup starting at $79 and booking in under a minute.

1 item

weekly municipal bulk limit per household

$79

Dropcurb starting price for same-day service

28,620

Port Huron population (Data USA, 2024)

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 Port Huron residents choose Dropcurb for appliance removal

Dropcurb fills the gap Port Huron residents run into when city pickup limits are too tight for real-world cleanouts. Service starts at $79, pricing is shown before checkout, and same-day pickup is available in most neighborhoods without in-home appointments. You get photo confirmation, no surprise estimate visit, and no need to stack items for weeks waiting on weekly limits.

Serving Downtown Port Huron, Old Towne, South Park, South End, North End, River Park, and 4 more neighborhoods in Port Huron.

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