
Appliance Recycling in Olympia, 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 Olympia
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 Olympia. 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 Olympia?
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 Olympia
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 Olympia?
- • 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 Olympia pick up appliances?
Olympia Public Works operates twice-yearly bulk pickup with extreme 10-20 week wait times at no fee to residents. Thurston County Waste & Recovery Center at 2418 Hogum Bay Rd NE provides immediate disposal alternatives.
City program details: Olympia Public Works. Frequency: twice yearly. Wait: 10-20 weeks. Fees: no fee
West Central and Capitol area residents receive free twice-yearly pickup through Olympia Public Works, though waits stretch 10-20 weeks. Thurston County Waste & Recovery Center charges $35-50 per load for immediate disposal.
Dropcurb picks up appliances same-day in Olympia for $104 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
Olympia Public Works says wait 10-20 weeks.
Twenty weeks is five months of waiting for 'free' pickup. When you're moving next month or dealing with broken appliances, Olympia's extreme delays make the free service practically useless.
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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 Olympia residents choose Dropcurb for appliance removal
Free pickup becomes worthless when waits stretch 10-20 weeks. Dropcurb's $79 for same-day service beats the combined cost and hassle of transfer station trips requiring transportation and manual loading.
Serving West Central, Southeast Olympia, Northeast Olympia, Westside, Capitol area, Evergreen vicinity, and 2 more neighborhoods in Olympia.
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