Appliance Recycling in Houston, Texas
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 Houston
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Place your appliance at the curb, driveway, or alley. No wrapping, no disassembly.
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How much does appliance removal cost in Houston?
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 Houston
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 Houston?
- • 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 Houston pick up appliances?
Junk removal in Houston starts at $79 with Dropcurb — same-day curbside pickup with no monthly-schedule waits. Houston implemented a new 311 call-to-schedule rule in March 2026, but heavy trash pickup was paused again shortly after launch due to staffing shortages. Chronic pickup delays continue across the city's 670 square miles. Appliances, electronics, tires, and construction debris still excluded. Six depository stations available for self-haul.
City program details: Houston implemented a new 5-day trash pickup rule in March 2026 — residents must now call 311 to schedule bulky item collections as staffing shortages impact regular service. The rollout has been rocky: heavy trash pickup was paused again after initial launch. Monthly neighborhood route schedule technically continues but with chronic backlogs. The city's 311 center has seen a sharp spike in missed-pickup service requests. The Solid Waste overtime budget was exceeded early in the fiscal year. Houston also exploring landfill partnerships to curb illegal dumping. Six depository stations available for self-haul. Free for residents. Appliances, electronics, tires, and construction debris excluded.
Houston implemented a new 5-day trash pickup rule in March 2026 — residents now call 311 to schedule bulky item collections. But heavy trash pickup was paused again shortly after launch due to staffing shortages. The Solid Waste overtime budget was exceeded early in the fiscal year. 311 missed-pickup service requests continue spiking. The city is exploring landfill partnerships to curb illegal dumping and encourages residents to use one of six depository stations. The old monthly schedule generated 659 illegal dumping reports in just 4 weeks. Gainsborough Waste transfer stations charge ~$40 per pickup truck load (first-time customers get $25 off). Snap Junk Removal charges $33-48/cubic yard with a $185 minimum (3-yard minimum). Fire Dawgs starts at $99 (curbside minimum). Tex Mex Junk Removal: quarter load $165, half load $350, full load $550 at (832) 589-4987. Trash N Dash charges $149-$600+ based on volume. Average Houston junk removal runs $237-$248 according to Homeyou (21,851 local projects). 1-800-GOT-JUNK serves Houston at $150-600+. LoadUp starts at $79 per item.
Dropcurb picks up appliances same-day in Houston for $104 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
Houston's heavy trash overhaul keeps stalling.
Houston launched a 311 call-to-schedule heavy trash rule in March 2026 — then paused pickup again due to staffing shortages. The monthly route schedule has chronic backlogs across 670 square miles. The old system generated 659 illegal dumping reports in just 4 weeks. The city is now exploring landfill partnerships and pushing residents to six depository stations. Appliances, electronics, and tires still aren't accepted.
Paused
Heavy trash pickup paused again
659
illegal dumping reports in 4 weeks
$237-248
average Houston junk removal cost
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 Houston residents choose Dropcurb for appliance removal
Houston's planned 311 on-demand system was put on hold — the monthly heavy trash route schedule continues with chronic delays and budget overruns. Missed-pickup complaints keep spiking. Appliances, electronics, and tires are still excluded. At $79, Dropcurb handles same-day what the city can't — no monthly schedule waits, no staffing-shortage delays, no $99-185 competitor minimums.
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