Appliance Recycling in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
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 Lancaster
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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.
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A local insured hauler picks it up same-day in Lancaster. 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 Lancaster?
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 Lancaster
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 Lancaster?
- • 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 Lancaster pick up appliances?
Junk removal in Lancaster, PA starts at $79 with Dropcurb. Penn Waste handles weekly trash collection for the city (up to 6 bags, 32 gal/30 lbs each), but large items like furniture and appliances don't fit in bags. Lancaster Township runs bulk/brush collection every other month — miss the window and you wait 2 months.
City program details: Lancaster City — Penn Waste provides weekly trash/recycling. Up to 6 bags (32 gal/30 lbs each) per week. Bulk/brush collection in Lancaster Township every other month (first full week). For info: jyost@twp.lancaster.pa.us or (223) 221-7507.
Penn Waste provides weekly trash and recycling for Lancaster City — limited to 6 bags (32 gal, 30 lbs each) per week, leasing 96-gallon curb carts for $6/month billed quarterly. Lancaster Township's bulk/brush collection runs every other month starting the first full week of each month. LCSWMA Transfer Station charges $40 minimum per visit (up to 840 lbs) at $95/ton — wood costs $75/ton, yard waste $30/ton at Frey Farm Landfill, and confidential waste $200/ton. Average Lancaster junk removal: $75-$375 per Yelp/HomeAdvisor data. LoadUp starts at $79/item plus service area fee. Junk King Lancaster offers free estimates with volume-based pricing. 1-800-GOT-JUNK charges $150-$600+ with mandatory on-site estimates.
Dropcurb picks up appliances same-day in Lancaster for $104 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
Lancaster limits you to 6 bags at 30 lbs each — nothing bulk fits.
Penn Waste's weekly pickup is for bagged trash only. Furniture, appliances, and anything that doesn't fit in a 32-gallon bag requires a separate solution. Lancaster Township's bulk/brush runs every other month. LCSWMA charges $40 minimum just to enter. Cabbage Hill and Downtown Lancaster residents need a real option.
6 bags
Weekly trash limit (30 lbs each)
$40 min
LCSWMA Transfer Station entry fee
$79
Dropcurb — any item, same-day
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 Lancaster residents choose Dropcurb for appliance removal
Lancaster's weekly pickup limits you to 6 bags at 30 lbs each — a couch doesn't fit. LCSWMA charges $40 minimum just to drive through the gate. Dropcurb starts at $79 — same-day curbside pickup for any item, no bag limits, no truck needed.
Serving Downtown Lancaster, Cabbage Hill, Buchanan Park, East Towne, Franklin & Marshall, Lancaster Township, and 4 more neighborhoods in Lancaster.
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