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Appliance Recycling in Chesapeake, Virginia

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 Chesapeake

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 Chesapeake. 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 Chesapeake?

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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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 Chesapeake

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 Chesapeake?

  • 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 Chesapeake pick up appliances?

Junk removal in Chesapeake starts at $79 with Dropcurb — same-day curbside pickup, no in-person estimates. The city offers bulk pickup by request (call 757-382-CITY, submit online, or use the mobile app by 5 PM the day before collection). Average Chesapeake junk removal costs $200-$250 per job (Homeyou). SPSA regional disposal fees are rising — $65/ton now, $71/ton in July 2027.

City program details: Chesapeake bulk trash pickup by request — call 757-382-CITY (2489), submit online service request, or use the Chesapeake Service Request mobile app by 5 PM the workday before your scheduled collection day. 50-bag weekly limit for regular trash. Residential drop-offs at the Garbage Drop-Off Site limited to 12 per year; additional drop-offs charged $78 per ton ($20 minimum). SPSA (Southeastern Public Service Authority) handles regional solid waste disposal — current tipping fee $65/ton, escalating to $71/ton July 2027 and $78/ton July 2028.

Chesapeake bulk pickup must be requested by calling 757-382-CITY (2489), submitting an online service request, or using the Chesapeake Service Request mobile app — all by 5 PM the workday before collection day. The Garbage Drop-Off Site allows 12 residential drop-offs per calendar year free; additional visits cost $78 per ton ($20 minimum). SPSA (Southeastern Public Service Authority) handles regional disposal at $65/ton (escalating to $71/ton July 2027, $78/ton July 2028). SPSA approved a contract with an AI-led disposal/recycling provider. Top-rated Yelp services: The Junk Uncles (same-day, affordable pricing), Get It Gone Junk Removal, S&S Junk Removal. LoadUp starts at $70 per item in Chesapeake. Average junk removal costs $200 for a home, $250 for an apartment (Homeyou). Average full-truck removal costs $494. 1-800-GOT-JUNK requires in-person estimates at $150-$600+.

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

Miss the 5 PM cutoff? Wait another week.

Chesapeake's bulk pickup requires calling 757-382-CITY, submitting online, or using the mobile app by 5 PM the workday before collection. Miss that window across 340 square miles and you wait a full week. After 12 free drop-off visits, it's $78/ton — and SPSA tipping fees are rising to $71/ton in 2027 and $78/ton in 2028.

340 sq miles

City area creating service gaps

$65→$78/ton

SPSA tipping fees rising through 2028

$200-250

Average Chesapeake 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 Chesapeake residents choose Dropcurb for appliance removal

Chesapeake's bulk pickup requires calling, submitting online, or using the app by 5 PM the day before — miss the deadline and you wait another week. The 12 free drop-off visits per year cap out fast, then it's $78/ton. SPSA tipping fees are rising to $71/ton in 2027. Dropcurb picks up same-day for $79 from Great Bridge to Western Branch — no scheduling calls, no rising tipping fees.

Serving Great Bridge, Western Branch, Greenbrier, South Norfolk, Deep Creek, Hickory, and 1 more neighborhoods in Chesapeake.

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