
Appliance Recycling in Katy, Texas
$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 Katy
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 Katy. 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 Katy?
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 Katy
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 Katy?
- • 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 Katy pick up appliances?
City of Katy Bulk Waste Collection runs on the first Monday of each month with 2-4 week wait times. The 21,000-resident city excludes appliances, electronics, and tires from service.
City program details: Harris County MUD - No centralized bulk pickup. Frequency: varies by MUD district. Wait: N/A - no standard service. Fees: varies by district, typically $25-50
Harris County West Landfill charges $22-38 per self-haul load 15 miles away. 1-800-GOT-JUNK costs $150-$600+ for pickup service, while local Cross Creek Ranch haulers charge $100-$350 with inconsistent availability.
Dropcurb picks up appliances same-day in Katy for $104 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
First Monday monthly — miss it, wait until next month.
Falcon Ranch residents can't schedule appliance failures around Katy's first-Monday pickup calendar. Your broken AC doesn't wait for the city's monthly schedule to break down.
2-4 weeks
typical wait for city pickup
3 cubic yards
monthly city limit
8 pickups
annual city maximum
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 Katy residents choose Dropcurb for appliance removal
$79 versus Katy's first-Monday restriction plus 2-4 week waits. We eliminate monthly calendar limits and handle appliances and electronics Bulk Waste Collection excludes.
Serving Cinco Ranch, Seven Meadows, Firethorne, West Memorial, Nottingham Country, Kelliwood, and 2 more neighborhoods in Katy.
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