Appliance Recycling in Columbia, South Carolina
$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 Columbia
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 Columbia. 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 Columbia?
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 Columbia
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 Columbia?
- • 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 Columbia pick up appliances?
Columbia's Large Item Pickup charges $25 per request with 5-7 business day waits. A week to ten days makes the affordable service less practical for urgent cleanouts.
City program details: Large Item Pickup. Frequency: as requested. Wait: 5-7 business days. Fees: $25 per pickup
City service takes 5-7 business days for $25, Richland County Landfill charges $8-22 per load for self-hauling, and 1-800-GOT-JUNK offers $150-$600+ with faster service. Local haulers charge $100-$350 across Columbia's diverse neighborhoods.
Dropcurb picks up appliances same-day in Columbia for $104 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
Columbia charges $25 per pickup — then makes you wait a week.
Seven business days undermines the urgency of cleaning projects. When you're motivated to clear space in Shandon or Forest Acres, a week of delay kills momentum and leaves items cluttering your home.
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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 Columbia residents choose Dropcurb for appliance removal
$79 eliminates Columbia's week-long waits for The Vista and Five Points residents. More than the city's $25 fee but provides same-day service vs. over a week of waiting.
Serving The Vista, Five Points, Shandon, Forest Acres, Rosewood, Earlewood, and 2 more neighborhoods in Columbia.
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