
Appliance Recycling in Minneapolis, Minnesota
$79 Flat Rate for Single Items
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 Minneapolis
Curb it
Place your appliance at the curb, driveway, or alley. No wrapping, no disassembly.
Book it
Select your item, see the exact price ($104), and pick your day. 60 seconds.
Gone
A local insured hauler picks it up same-day in Minneapolis. 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 Minneapolis?
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 Minneapolis
Compared by cost, speed, and effort — pick the right option for your situation.
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 Minneapolis?
- • 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 Minneapolis pick up appliances?
Minneapolis Large Item Collection runs on demand with 7-21 day waits and charges $65 per pickup. With over 425,000 residents, even on-demand service gets backed up for weeks.
City program details: Large Item Collection. Frequency: On demand. Wait: 7-21 days. Fees: 65 per pickup
Skip the city fees and residents drive to HERC (Hennepin Energy Recovery Center) for $35-55 per load. 1-800-GOT-JUNK serves Uptown and Northeast at $150-600+ but requires advance scheduling.
Dropcurb picks up appliances same-day in Minneapolis for $104 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
Minneapolis charges $65 for on-demand service with 3-week waits.
You pay Minneapolis $65 for Large Item Collection from North Loop, then wait three weeks watching your broken entertainment center dominate the Linden Hills apartment. On-demand pricing without on-demand speed.
$65
city bulk pickup fee (highest in region)
3+ weeks
wait time, often extended by weather
6 months
challenging weather season
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 Minneapolis residents choose Dropcurb for appliance removal
Minneapolis charges $65 for 3-week waits - we charge $79 for same-day pickup. Skip their on-demand bottlenecks and 1-800-GOT-JUNK's premium pricing for immediate service.
Serving Uptown, Northeast, North Loop, Linden Hills, Powderhorn, Whittier, and 2 more neighborhoods in Minneapolis.
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