
Appliance Recycling in Alexandria, Virginia
$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 Alexandria
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 Alexandria. 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 Alexandria?
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 Alexandria
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 Alexandria?
- • 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 Alexandria pick up appliances?
Alexandria Environmental Services offers monthly bulk pickup for $30 but requires 3-5 week advance scheduling. For a city of 160,000 residents, that wait time creates real bottlenecks.
City program details: Alexandria Environmental Services. Frequency: monthly. Wait: 3-5 weeks. Fees: $30 per pickup
The city charges $30 monthly with 3-5 week waits, Fairfax County I-95 Landfill runs $40-60 per load for self-haul, and 1-800-GOT-JUNK starts at $150 with 2-3 day waits. Most options require either long waits or premium pricing.
Dropcurb picks up appliances same-day in Alexandria for $104 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
Alexandria's monthly system means 3-5 weeks of waiting.
Monthly service sounds frequent until you need something gone today. Three to five weeks of advance scheduling doesn't work when you're dealing with water damage, moving deadlines, or surprise inspections.
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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 Alexandria residents choose Dropcurb for appliance removal
Beat Alexandria Environmental Services' 3-5 week scheduling and $150+ private hauler minimums. Dropcurb picks up from Old Town to Del Ray for $79 flat rate, same-day service.
Serving Old Town, Del Ray, Potomac Yard, Seminary Hill, Shirlington, Rosemont, and 4 more neighborhoods in Alexandria.
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