Need to get rid of an old appliance? Not a problem! Better Homes & Gardens Local Services connects you with appliance removal companies near you. Get started today to receive a free quote!
It depends on your preferences, and to an extent, what's available in your area. Here are the most common options:
Options can vary widely by locality. If no free option is available, most areas have one or more junk removal services that will pick up appliances for a very modest fee.
Depending on your location and the appliance, you may have several recycling options available in your area. Recycling options include:
For more information on appliance recycling, visit the EPA’s Responsible Appliance Disposal website .
Utility companies sometimes incentivize homeowners to purchase more efficient appliances by offering appliance recycling programs. When they do that, most provide free pick-up of old appliances.
If you would like your appliance picked up from your home, contact your local utility company to learn more. If they provide this service, you will receive a date, time, and conditions under which they will pick up your appliance.
Some services will remove an appliance from inside the home under certain conditions; others will require you to move the appliance to the curb:
When contacting a removal service, find out:
Is there an additional fee for in-home removal?
What needs to be removed or detached?
Does the area need to be clear of personal belongings?
Discarded appliances are either recycled, sent to a landfill, or repurposed for continued use, depending on the age and condition of the unit.