
Appliance Recycling in Memphis, Tennessee
$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 Memphis
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 Memphis. 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 Memphis?
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 Memphis
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 Memphis?
- • 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 Memphis pick up appliances?
Memphis Solid Waste Bulk Collection provides free bi-weekly service but requires 2-6 week waits. Even with no fee, month-long delays make the service impractical for urgent needs.
City program details: Memphis Solid Waste Bulk Collection. Frequency: bi-weekly. Wait: 2-6 weeks. Fees: free for residents
Free bi-weekly service takes 2-6 weeks, Memphis Transfer Station charges $10-30 per load for self-hauling, and 1-800-GOT-JUNK offers $150-$600+ with faster service. Local haulers charge $100-$350 across Memphis's vast area.
Dropcurb picks up appliances same-day in Memphis for $104 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
Memphis offers free bulk pickup — if you can wait 2-6 weeks.
Up to six weeks of waiting makes free service feel expensive when furniture dominates Germantown or Cordova homes. Memphis's no-fee policy doesn't help when you need space back immediately.
2-6 weeks
scheduling wait time
90%+
summer humidity levels
3 cubic yards
maximum volume limit
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 Memphis residents choose Dropcurb for appliance removal
Midtown and Cooper-Young residents skip Memphis's month-long free waits for $79 same-day pickup. No transfer station trips, no $150+ minimums, no uncertainty about 2-6 week ranges.
Serving Midtown, Cooper-Young, Germantown, Bartlett, Cordova, Downtown, and 4 more neighborhoods in Memphis.
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