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Appliance Recycling in Lee's Summit, Missouri

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 Lee's Summit

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 Lee's Summit. 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 Lee's Summit?

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.

$104

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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 Lee's Summit

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 Lee's Summit?

  • 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 Lee's Summit pick up appliances?

Same-day junk removal in Lee's Summit starts at $79 with Dropcurb. Lee's Summit has about 106,296 residents across high-homeownership neighborhoods like Lakewood, Winterset, and Raintree Lake, where move-outs, remodels, and HOA cleanup timelines create urgent pickup needs. Book online in about 60 seconds, set items curbside, and a local Kansas City Metro hauler handles pickup without an in-home appointment window.

City program details: Lee's Summit does not run a universal city-operated free bulk curbside program. Residents must use their private hauler's bulky-item rules/schedules or self-haul to the Resource Recovery Park and Jackson County drop-off facilities.

Lee's Summit does not provide one universal city-run free bulk curbside program, so pickup rules depend on whichever private hauler serves your neighborhood. If your items miss that route, residents often self-haul to the city Resource Recovery Park or county drop-off options, which adds truck rental time, loading labor, and disposal trips. In HOA-heavy subdivisions like Lakewood and New Longview, that delay can turn one junk pile into a compliance deadline issue quickly.

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

No single city bulk program means timing depends on private hauler schedules.

Lee's Summit residents can't rely on one citywide bulk-pickup standard, so timing changes by neighborhood contract and route. When furniture must go before a move, showing, or HOA notice, waiting for the next cycle creates avoidable stress and curb clutter.

106,296

City population (Census Reporter)

$102,857

Estimated median household income (City-Data 2024 est.)

$79

Dropcurb starting price for same-day curbside pickup

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 Lee's Summit residents choose Dropcurb for appliance removal

Dropcurb fills the exact gap Lee's Summit residents run into: same-day curbside removal from $79 when private-hauler schedules do not line up with your timeline. No phone tag, no in-home crew, and no pricing surprise after arrival. You get instant online pricing, live text updates, and photo confirmation when the curb is clear.

Serving Downtown Lee's Summit, Lakewood, Raintree Lake, Winterset, New Longview, Summit Mill, and 2 more neighborhoods in Lee's Summit.

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