Appliance Recycling in Lincoln, Nebraska
$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 Lincoln
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 Lincoln. 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 Lincoln?
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 Lincoln
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 Lincoln?
- • 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 Lincoln pick up appliances?
Lincoln Transportation and Utilities Bulk Waste charges $30 per collection with 7-14 day waits, serving nearly 300,000 residents on an as-requested basis. The city won't take appliances, electronics, or tires that Dropcurb handles daily. Self-hauling to Bluff Road Landfill costs $25-50 per load plus your time and truck rental.
City program details: Lincoln Transportation and Utilities Bulk Waste. Frequency: as requested. Wait: 7-14 days. Fees: $30 per collection
University Place and Downtown Lincoln residents have limited options beyond the city's $30 program. The Bluff Road Landfill requires a pickup truck and charges by load weight, making costs unpredictable. 1-800-GOT-JUNK quotes $150-600+ after in-home estimates, while local haulers range $100-350 with varying quality and no insurance protection.
Dropcurb picks up appliances same-day in Lincoln for $104 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
$30 sounds cheap until you wait two weeks and can't include your fridge.
Lincoln Transportation and Utilities leaves you hanging for up to 14 days, then won't even take that broken refrigerator. You end up paying $30 for partial service, then scrambling to find someone who actually handles appliances. That's two separate headaches for one cleanup job.
$30
per collection fee penalizes active families
6 items
limit forces multiple expensive pickups
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 Lincoln residents choose Dropcurb for appliance removal
$79 versus Lincoln's $30 plus 7-14 day wait gets you immediate service. No truck rental fees, no weight-based pricing surprises at Bluff Road Landfill, and no $150+ minimums from 1-800-GOT-JUNK. Plus we take appliances and electronics the city program rejects.
Serving Downtown Lincoln, Near South, University Place, Havelock, Bethany, College View, and 3 more neighborhoods in Lincoln.
Appliance removal questions in Lincoln
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