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Every free and paid way to get rid of a dishwasher in Colorado Springs, verified October 2026.
Checked against El Paso County
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city trash or bulky service; every home contracts a private hauler
Free
El Paso County HHW Facility, 3255 Akers Dr, by appointment, for chemicals and electronics
Clean Sweep
county events that have taken mattresses, large TVs, and tires free
Every route for a dishwasher in Colorado Springs, checked in October 2026 against the city’s current rules and the drop-off sites named. The full Colorado Springs guide covers every other item.
Here is how each route works in Colorado Springs, starting with the city program and ending with paid pickup.
Colorado Springs bulky item disposal: dishwashers
Your hauler, for a feeScrap yard free, or your hauler for a fee.
Who qualifies: Colorado Springs has no city trash service. Every household contracts its own private hauler (Waste Connections, Republic, GFL, Apex, and others), and bulky pickups are arranged with that hauler for a fee.
How to schedule: Call your own hauler to schedule a bulky item pickup; fees and rules vary by company. Otherwise self-haul to a landfill or transfer station for a fee, or take hazardous waste, electronics, and sometimes mattresses and tires to the El Paso County Household Hazardous Waste Facility and its Clean Sweep events.
Limits: Set by your hauler. The county HHW facility is free for El Paso and Teller County residents by appointment, with per-item limits.
Set-out: Only on a date your hauler confirms. Items left at the curb otherwise are a city code issue.
Donation pickup in Colorado Springs (usable dishwashers)
FreeSalvation Army Colorado Springs, free pickup for usable furniture and large items. Schedule at satruck.org.
Habitat for Humanity of Colorado Springs ReStore, free pickup for qualifying donations of furniture, appliances, and building materials.
Freemoval (free pickups through partner organizations)
FreeFreemoval funds free junk removal and cleanouts for households referred by trusted partner organizations, such as nonprofits, housing programs, and senior services. Families don’t apply directly. A partner submits the request and vouches for the need.
Status in Colorado Springs: Not yet available. Freemoval currently serves metro Atlanta and plans to expand nationwide.
How it works where it operates: One free pickup per household, covering dishwashers, furniture, appliances, and bulk household items within standard LoadUp marketplace service. Funded by LoadUp customer round-ups and direct contributions, spent at standard LoadUp rates.
If you run a nonprofit or housing program in Colorado Springs: you can start the conversation now through the For partners page.
Colorado Springs is one of the larger U.S. cities with no municipal trash collection at all. The city operates an open private hauler market: residents choose their own provider from licensed companies including Waste Connections, Apex Waste Solutions, Infinite Disposal, Republic Services, SOCO Waste, and others. Bulk pickup rules, fees, and options vary by hauler. This guide explains what that means practically, how to handle large items with each major provider, and every free or low-cost disposal alternative in the Colorado Springs metro.
The Colorado Springs rule for dishwashers: Scrap yard free, or your hauler for a fee.
Program basics: Set by your hauler. The county HHW facility is free for El Paso and Teller County residents by appointment, with per-item limits. Only on a date your hauler confirms. Items left at the curb otherwise are a city code issue.
What the city will not take: Nothing is collected free citywide. Electronics are banned from Colorado landfills and must go to the county facility or a recycler.
How we checked this. The rules on this page were verified in October 2026 against: El Paso County Environmental Division: Household Hazardous Waste Facility and recycling directory, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment: household hazardous waste programs. Programs change; confirm fees and limits before you go.
Why dishwashers are different from ordinary bulk. Dishwashers are usually replaced as part of a kitchen project, which means the old one often ends up sitting in a garage because nobody planned its exit. Because they are lighter than other appliances, two people can carry one to the curb, but the uninstall involves three connections (power, water, drain) and any of them done wrong can flood a cabinet.
Three mistakes that get dishwashers left at the curb:
Paid options are rarely needed for a dishwasher alone, but they make sense when it is part of a larger kitchen cleanout or when nobody is available to carry it.
Self-haul to a transfer station
Free to $20A dishwasher fits in most SUVs with the seats down. County transfer stations accept it as an appliance or bulky item, sometimes with a small fee.
Lay a tarp down. Even a drained dishwasher drips from the sump for a day.
LoadUp paid dishwasher pickup
$80+For Colorado Springs households who need same-day or in-home pickup, need crew labor, or want faster service than city programs allow, LoadUp connects you with independent loaders in the Colorado Springs area for upfront-priced pickup.
What’s included: Loading, hauling, and licensed disposal of your dishwasher. No prep needed beyond pointing out what goes.
Pricing: Starts around $80 for a single item; full-truck pickups range from $300 to $600 depending on volume.
If you can pay for a pickup, your booking helps fund free pickups for someone else. Every paid LoadUp customer can opt in to round up at checkout, and 100% of round-ups go directly to Freemoval’s subsidized jobs.
Book dishwasher pickup in Colorado Springs with LoadUp → Round-up option appears at checkout. Optional, opt-in only.
Rules change at city limits. If you are outside Colorado Springs proper, start with the guide for your own city:
Related guides: the complete Colorado Springs junk removal guide (every item type, city services, hazardous waste, and how to report dumping) and the national dishwasher disposal guide with rules for all 117 cities we cover.
Other free removal guides for Colorado Springs: mattress, couch, refrigerator, washer and dryer, furniture, tv and electronics, dresser, bed frame and box spring.
Does Colorado Springs pick up dishwashers for free?
Scrap yard, or your hauler.
Where can I donate a dishwasher in Colorado Springs?
Salvation Army Colorado Springs, free pickup for usable furniture and large items. Schedule at satruck.org.
How much does paid dishwasher removal cost in Colorado Springs?
Through the LoadUp marketplace, a single dishwasher pickup in Colorado Springs starts around $80 to $100 with upfront pricing, and full-truck loads run $300 to $600 depending on volume. For Colorado Springs households who need same-day or in-home pickup, need crew labor, or want faster service than city programs allow, LoadUp connects you with independent loaders in the Colorado Springs area for upfront-priced pickup.
Can a dishwasher go out with bulk trash?
In most cities, yes. Dishwashers are usually treated as a standard large item or a non-refrigerant appliance. Confirm the local rule in the directory below and whether a separate appliance appointment is required.
Does a dishwasher contain refrigerant or anything hazardous?
No. Dishwashers have no refrigerant and no regulated components. Some older models have a small mercury-free float switch and a capacitor; both are routine for recyclers.
How do I disconnect a built-in dishwasher?
Turn off the breaker and confirm power is off. Shut the hot water stop under the sink and disconnect the supply line. Disconnect the drain hose at the disposal or air gap. Remove the kick plate, open the junction box, and disconnect the wires (or unplug it if corded). Remove the two mounting screws under the counter and slide the unit out onto a towel.
How much does a dishwasher weigh?
Most 24-inch built-ins weigh 60 to 90 pounds. Stainless-tub models are at the upper end. Portable units with a wood top run 90 to 120 pounds.
Is this Colorado Springs page maintained?
Yes. Freemoval maintains this page as a public resource alongside the full Colorado Springs guide. We update it when programs change rules, fees, or contact methods. Last updated October 2026. If you find outdated information, let us know.