
Appliance Recycling in Tumwater, 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 Tumwater
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 Tumwater. 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 Tumwater?
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 Tumwater
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 Tumwater?
- • 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 Tumwater pick up appliances?
Tumwater provides Bulky Waste Pickup four times yearly with 2-3 week scheduling waits, included free with garbage service. Thurston County Waste & Recovery Center offers immediate disposal for self-haulers.
City program details: Bulky Waste Pickup. Frequency: four times per year. Wait: 2-3 weeks. Fees: free with garbage service
Tumwater Hill and Bush Prairie residents receive quarterly bulk pickup free with garbage service, though scheduling requires 2-3 weeks advance notice. Thurston County Waste & Recovery Center charges $18-45 per load.
Dropcurb picks up appliances same-day in Tumwater for $104 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
Quarterly bulk pickup leaves 3-month gaps in service.
Four times yearly sounds regular until you need service outside the quarterly schedule. When appliances break or moves happen between pickup periods, residents wait months for the next opportunity.
50+ inches
annual rainfall average
Limited
municipal bulk pickup options
$68,000
median household income
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 Tumwater residents choose Dropcurb for appliance removal
Quarterly frequency creates 3-month gaps between pickup opportunities. Dropcurb's $79 flat rate and same-day service beat transfer station trips requiring truck rental and manual loading.
Serving Tumwater Hill, Bush Prairie, Littlerock, Capitol Village, Brewery District, Deschutes Parkway, and 2 more neighborhoods in Tumwater.
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