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Appliance Recycling in Apple Valley, Minnesota

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 Apple Valley

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 Apple Valley. 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 Apple Valley?

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 Apple Valley

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 Apple Valley?

  • 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 Apple Valley pick up appliances?

Same-day junk removal in Apple Valley, MN starts at $79 with Dropcurb. Apple Valley has 56,374 residents in Dakota County, and local trash service is licensed through private haulers instead of a city-run bulk crew, which means urgent cleanouts often still require extra calls and disposal planning. Book online in about 60 seconds, leave items curbside, and a local hauler can pick up the same day.

City program details: Apple Valley does not run a municipal city-crew bulk pickup program. The city licenses private haulers by zone and directs residents to licensed haulers or Dakota County/Dakota Valley Recycling resources for disposal options. Public transfer stations and landfills in Dakota County accept non-hazardous bulky waste, but many use per-item or weight-minimum pricing and exclude hazardous waste, tires, and yard waste.

Apple Valley licenses private haulers by residential zone and points residents to Dakota Valley Recycling resources, while Dakota County-area transfer stations and landfills can apply per-item pricing or weight minimums depending on facility rules. Those sites also restrict streams like hazardous waste, tires, and yard waste. For homeowners balancing move-out dates, incoming furniture deliveries, or HOA expectations in neighborhoods like Cobblestone Lake and Cedar Isle, that multi-step process can be slower than the timeline allows.

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

Apple Valley has licensed haulers and disposal sites, but urgent bulky-item cleanup is still fragmented.

Apple Valley residents often juggle private hauler coordination plus county or transfer-site rules when routine cart service does not cover bulky items. That system can work for planned disposal, but it is less reliable for same-week deadlines tied to moving, furniture replacement, or property standards. A same-day curbside model removes those timing bottlenecks.

56,374

Apple Valley population (2020 Census)

$97,673

Median household income (Data USA 2024)

$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 Apple Valley residents choose Dropcurb for appliance removal

Dropcurb closes Apple Valley’s timing gap with upfront pricing starting at $79 and a curbside-only model that avoids estimate appointments or in-home crew visits. You can book fast, stage items once, and get confirmation when pickup is complete. It is built for people who need certainty today, not another round of calls.

Serving Cobblestone Lake, Cedar Isle, Palomino Hills, Diamond Path, Scott Highlands, Valleywood, and 2 more neighborhoods in Apple Valley.

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