Appliance Recycling in Rochester, New York
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 Rochester
Curb it
Place your appliance at the curb, driveway, or alley. No wrapping, no disassembly.
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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 Rochester. 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 Rochester?
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 Rochester
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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 Rochester?
- • 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 Rochester pick up appliances?
Junk removal in Rochester, NY starts at $79 with Dropcurb. The city collects refuse weekly and offers on-demand bulky item pickup through 311, but seasonal backlogs can push waits to 2-3 weeks during peak moving months.
City program details: Rochester offers weekly refuse collection with on-demand bulky item pickup via 311 or the city website. White Trash Disposal & Recycling handles weekly collection with bulk/special pickup options. Monroe County operates the Mill Seat Landfill and ecopark for residential drop-offs (no bagged garbage at ecopark). The High Acres Landfill (Waste Management) serves the greater Rochester region.
Rochester's DPW handles weekly refuse but bulky items require a separate 311 request with seasonal wait times. White Trash Disposal & Recycling provides weekly collection with bulk pickup options. Monroe County operates the Mill Seat Landfill for environmentally sound disposal and the ecopark for residential drop-offs (no bagged garbage, construction waste, or carpet accepted at ecopark). The High Acres Landfill (Waste Management, eastern Monroe County) serves the broader region. Junk Removal Plus offers pricing from $75-$180. A Plus Junk Removal charges $299 for a quarter-truck load. Junk King Rochester provides text-a-photo estimates. Average Rochester junk removal runs $225-$236 according to Homeyou. 1-800-GOT-JUNK charges $150-$600+ with in-person estimates.
Dropcurb picks up appliances same-day in Rochester for $104 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
Rochester's 311 bulky pickup works — when it works.
The city's on-demand system sounds great until peak season hits and waits stretch to weeks. With 210,000 residents and harsh winters creating seasonal surges, Rochester's system gets overwhelmed exactly when you need it most — spring cleanouts, summer moves, fall decluttering.
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210K
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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 Rochester residents choose Dropcurb for appliance removal
Dropcurb's $79 per item beats calling 311 and waiting for city scheduling. We're a fraction of A Plus Junk Removal's $299 quarter-truck rate and cheaper than 1-800-GOT-JUNK's $150+ minimums. Book online, leave it at the curb, done.
Serving Park Avenue, South Wedge, NOTA (Neighborhood of the Arts), Upper Monroe, Highland Park, 19th Ward, and 4 more neighborhoods in Rochester.
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