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Appliance Recycling in La Crosse, Wisconsin

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 La Crosse

1

Curb it

Place your appliance at the curb, driveway, or alley. No wrapping, no disassembly.

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Book it

Select your item, see the exact price ($104), and pick your day. 60 seconds.

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Gone

A local insured hauler picks it up same-day in La Crosse. 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 La Crosse?

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 La Crosse

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 La Crosse?

  • 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 La Crosse pick up appliances?

Junk removal in La Crosse starts at $79 with Dropcurb, with same-day and next-day curbside pickup across Downtown, Washburn, and the North Side. City trash service does not collect large items under Municipal Code 36-68(b), so bulky pickups usually require private hauling. Book online in 60 seconds and get photo-confirmed pickup without waiting for quote callbacks.

City program details: City garbage carts are collected weekly and must be out by 5:00 AM; trash outside carts is not collected. Municipal Code 36-68(b) states large items are not collected by the City, so residents must use private haulers or county drop-off options.

La Crosse requires carts out by 5:00 AM and does not collect extra trash outside the cart, which creates a gap for furniture, mattresses, and move-out clutter. The city also states large items are the owner's responsibility and expense, so residents typically choose private junk haulers or county disposal options. In a college-and-healthcare hub with frequent lease turnover, that timing mismatch drives demand for same-day pickup.

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

La Crosse excludes large items from city pickup, leaving property owners to solve bulky disposal on their own.

City service is reliable for weekly cart collection but not for furniture, mattresses, or appliance cleanouts. Municipal Code 36-68(b) places large-item disposal on the owner, and many local competitors still require calls or form submissions before pricing. Dropcurb gives instant checkout pricing and curbside pickup starting at $79.

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5:00 AM

city cart set-out time

36-68(b)

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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 La Crosse residents choose Dropcurb for appliance removal

Dropcurb fills La Crosse's bulky-item gap with upfront pricing starting at $79, curbside-only pickup, and no in-home walkthroughs. You skip phone-tag estimates and still get same-day service when available. Every order includes digital status updates and completion photos, so the job is verifiable for landlords, property managers, and homeowners.

Serving Downtown, Washburn, Riverside North, North Side, South Side, Goosetown, and 2 more neighborhoods in La Crosse.

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