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Appliance Recycling in Kingsport, Tennessee

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 Kingsport

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 Kingsport. 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 Kingsport?

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 Kingsport

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 Kingsport?

  • 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 Kingsport pick up appliances?

Junk removal in Kingsport, TN starts at $79 with Dropcurb — same-day curbside pickup with upfront pricing before you book. Kingsport has about 57,000 residents spread across neighborhoods like Colonial Heights, Ridgefields, and Bloomingdale, with steady housing turnover and renovation activity driving disposal demand. Book in 60 seconds, leave items outside, and your local hauler handles pickup without an in-home appointment.

City program details: Kingsport sanitation collection runs Monday-Friday with carts set out by 7:00 AM. Large-item pickup is scheduled through Public Works, while the city landfill is demolition-only and does not accept household garbage. Loads under 1,000 lbs are $30 and tipping is $65/ton unless a city resident is within annual free limits.

Kingsport asks residents to set carts out by 7:00 AM and route oversized items through city scheduling, while the municipal landfill only accepts demolition debris and does not take household garbage. That split system means residents often juggle sanitation rules, transfer stations, and separate hazardous-waste event dates. In fast-growing subdivisions like Magnolia Ridge and Hunt's Crossing, cleanup timelines don't always match city disposal windows.

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

Kingsport disposal is split across services, and that slows urgent cleanouts.

Kingsport households often need one path for routine garbage, another for demolition debris, and a separate plan for hazardous materials. When renovation leftovers, old furniture, and appliances pile up together, the city workflow can be hard to coordinate quickly.

$65/ton

city landfill tipping fee (pro-rated)

7:00 AM

cart set-out deadline for city routes

57,000+

Kingsport residents sharing local disposal infrastructure

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 Kingsport residents choose Dropcurb for appliance removal

Dropcurb closes Kingsport's gap between routine curb collection and demolition-only landfill rules by offering same-day pickup from $79. You get instant online pricing instead of on-site quote guesswork and no need to drive loads to Brookside Lane yourself. Curbside-only service also helps homeowners avoid HOA curb-clutter issues while waiting on municipal options.

Serving Downtown Kingsport, Colonial Heights, Ridgefields, Bloomingdale, Preston Woods, Highland Park, and 2 more neighborhoods in Kingsport.

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