
Appliance Recycling in Auburn, Washington
$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 Auburn
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 Auburn. 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 Auburn?
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 Auburn
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 Auburn?
- • 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 Auburn pick up appliances?
Auburn provides Annual Bulk Item Curbside Pickup just once per year, scheduled with regular garbage collection. For 87,000+ residents, that's one opportunity annually to clear bulk items through city service.
City program details: Annual Bulk Item Curbside Pickup. Frequency: once per year. Wait: scheduled on regular garbage day. Fees: free for residential customers
The city offers free annual bulk pickup on your garbage day, King County Cedar Hills Regional Landfill charges $25-45 per load for self-haul, and private haulers like 1-800-GOT-JUNK run $150-600+ with multi-day waits.
Dropcurb picks up appliances same-day in Auburn for $104 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
Once per year. That's all Auburn gives you.
Auburn's single annual bulk pickup means missing it leaves you waiting an entire year for the next opportunity. When you're dealing with home renovations or family emergencies, annual service simply doesn't match real-life timing needs.
25 min
average Seattle commute time
$85K
median household income
3-4 weeks
typical municipal pickup delay
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 Auburn residents choose Dropcurb for appliance removal
Don't wait for Auburn's single annual opportunity or pay Cedar Hills landfill fees. Dropcurb serves West Hill and Lea Hill for $79 flat rate, same-day pickup, available year-round.
Serving West Hill, Lea Hill, Auburn Way, Emerald Downs, Green River, Lakeland Hills, and 2 more neighborhoods in Auburn.
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