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Appliance Recycling in New Brunswick, New Jersey

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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Cities Covered

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How appliance removal works in New Brunswick

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 New Brunswick. 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 New Brunswick?

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

Flat rate · No hidden fees · Price guaranteed

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 New Brunswick

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 New Brunswick?

  • 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 New Brunswick pick up appliances?

Same-day junk removal in New Brunswick starts at $79 with Dropcurb, with online booking that takes about a minute and curbside pickup that does not require in-home access. In a dense university and healthcare city of 55,266 residents, apartment turnover, renovation debris, and short move deadlines create constant pickup demand. Book online, leave items curbside, and get photo confirmation when the job is complete.

City program details: New Brunswick allows a maximum combination of six trash cans, bags, or bulk items per unit per scheduled special collection. Residents schedule bulk pickup online; regular household collection accepts up to three trash containers or bags per unit, each capped at 50 pounds.

New Brunswick now requires residents to schedule special bulk pickup, and each scheduled collection is capped at a combined six cans, bags, or bulk items per unit. Regular trash service also limits households to three containers or bags at up to 50 pounds each. That structure works for planned disposal, but not for same-week move-outs around Rutgers, furniture replacement in high-turnover rentals, or larger mixed cleanouts where people need immediate removal rather than waiting on municipal windows.

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

City limits and scheduled windows slow down urgent cleanouts.

New Brunswick requires scheduled bulk collection and caps each special pickup at six combined bulk items, cans, or bags per unit. That process is manageable for small planned disposal, but it breaks down for urgent move-outs, student lease turnovers, or post-renovation piles. In those moments, waiting for the next city window can delay key deadlines and leave bulky items sitting curbside longer than residents want.

6 items

maximum per special collection

55,266

city population (2020 Census)

$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 New Brunswick residents choose Dropcurb for appliance removal

Dropcurb fills that timing gap with same-day curbside pickup starting at $79, clear checkout pricing, and no phone-estimate loop. You do not need to rearrange your schedule around city collection windows or item-count caps. For New Brunswick households and landlords, it is the fastest way to clear bulky junk without guessing what the final price will be.

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