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Free dishwasher removal in Dallas, TX

Every free and paid way to get rid of a dishwasher in Dallas, verified October 2026.

Pile of dumped furniture and household items outside an apartment building Checked against Dallas Sanitation

10 cu yd

monthly limit, with one 20-cubic-yard oversize collection a year by request

Thu to Sun

set-out window before your collection week

$60

per 5 cubic yards billed for oversize or non-compliant piles

Every route for a dishwasher in Dallas, checked in October 2026 against the city’s current rules and the drop-off sites named. The full Dallas guide covers every other item.

Free dishwasher removal in Dallas

Here is how each route works in Dallas, starting with the city program and ending with paid pickup.

Dallas monthly brush and bulky item collection: dishwashers

Free

Dishwashers are accepted appliances. Uninstall fully first.

Who qualifies: Single-family homes and duplexes with City of Dallas sanitation service. Apartment communities use private haulers.

How to schedule: No appointment. Every address has a monthly collection week (the week of the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th Monday). Set items out Thursday through Sunday before that week and crews collect them on their route. Once a year you can request an oversize collection of up to 20 cubic yards by calling 311 the week before.

Limits: 10 cubic yards per month, about a heaped pickup bed. Piles over the limit or containing prohibited items are usually collected anyway and billed to your water account at $60 per 5 cubic yards.

Set-out: At the curb in front of your home, from 7 a.m. Thursday through Sunday before your collection week, clear of poles, meters, mailboxes, and parked cars so the claw truck can reach it. Early set-outs are billed like oversize piles.

Read the full Dallas city services guide ›

Donation pickup in Dallas (usable dishwashers)

Free

Dallas’s donation programs accept items in good usable condition: clean upholstered furniture without significant tears or stains, working appliances less than 10 years old, mattresses in good condition (subject to program-specific rules), kitchenware, lamps, and most household goods.

Items typically not accepted: damaged or stained furniture, mattresses with bedbug history or significant wear, appliances that don’t work, particle-board furniture in poor condition, cribs (federal safety regulations have changed), and exercise equipment that requires reassembly. Always call before scheduling if you’re unsure, pickups that find unacceptable items will leave them behind.

See the Dallas donation section ›

Freemoval (free pickups through partner organizations)

Free

Freemoval 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 Dallas: 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 Dallas: you can start the conversation now through the For partners page.

For partners ›

How Dallas handles dishwashers

Dallas has one of the most generous monthly bulk allowances in the country: 10 cubic yards every month, plus a 20 cubic yard oversize option once per year. Combined with free landfill access for Dallas residents in personal vehicles, the system is genuinely robust if you stay within the rules. This page walks through every option in order from free to paid, including the strict $60-per-5-cubic-yards penalty for exceeding limits without scheduling oversize pickup first.

The Dallas rule for dishwashers: Dishwashers are accepted appliances. Uninstall fully first.

Program basics: 10 cubic yards per month, about a heaped pickup bed. Piles over the limit or containing prohibited items are usually collected anyway and billed to your water account at $60 per 5 cubic yards. At the curb in front of your home, from 7 a.m. Thursday through Sunday before your collection week, clear of poles, meters, mailboxes, and parked cars so the claw truck can reach it. Early set-outs are billed like oversize piles.

What the city will not take: Appliances with Freon or other refrigerant (refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, dehumidifiers), tires, electronics, glass, car parts, loose garbage, and construction, demolition, or remodeling debris, bricks, concrete, and dirt.

How we checked this. The rules on this page were verified in October 2026 against: City of Dallas Sanitation: Brush and Bulky Item collection (pilot page with current rules), City of Dallas Sanitation: Brush and Bulky Item calendar insert. 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.

Prep checklist before pickup day in Dallas

  • Turn off the breaker and verify with a tester.
  • Shut the hot water stop under the sink and disconnect the supply line over a bowl.
  • Disconnect the drain hose at the disposal or air gap and drain it into a bucket.
  • Remove the kick plate, open the junction box, and disconnect wiring, or unplug the cord.
  • Remove the mounting screws under the counter and slide the unit out onto a towel.

Three mistakes that get dishwashers left at the curb:

  • Don't pull a dishwasher without killing the breaker. Many are hardwired, and the junction box is behind the kick plate at floor level.
  • Don't yank the drain hose. It connects to the garbage disposal or an air gap under the sink; disconnect it there and drain it into a bucket.
  • Don't leave the mounting screws in the counter. They can crack a laminate top when the new unit slides in.

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 $20

A 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 households who can’t wait for monthly pickup, have items the city won’t take (construction debris, certain appliances), or live in apartment buildings excluded from city pickup, LoadUp offers professional removal in Dallas with upfront pricing. Independent loaders in the marketplace handle pickup, loading, and licensed disposal.

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 Dallas with LoadUp → Round-up option appears at checkout. Optional, opt-in only.

Dishwasher rules in nearby cities

Rules change at city limits. If you are outside Dallas proper, start with the guide for your own city:

Closest category in the Arlington table: Bi-weekly bulk if under 35 lbs and 2 cu yd. Otherwise special pickup or LoadUp.
Closest category in the Austin table: On-demand bulk pickup (metal pile). If working: donation pickup. Otherwise paid haul.
Closest category in the Corpus Christi table: Twice-annual brush/bulky pickup (separate from brush). Or J.C. Elliott Collection Center.
Closest category in the El Paso table: Fee-based curbside (doors must be removed, refrigerant removed) or retailer haul-away. CCS accepts appliances with…
Closest category in the Fort Worth table: Monthly bulk pile (free). Drop-Off Station alternative.
Closest category in the Garland table: Weekly brush/bulky pickup (separate from brush). Remove contents, tape doors shut.

Related guides: the complete Dallas 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 Dallas: mattress, couch, refrigerator, washer and dryer, furniture, tv and electronics, dresser, bed frame and box spring.

Common questions about dishwasher removal in Dallas

Does Dallas pick up dishwashers for free?

Yes, uninstalled, on your monthly collection week.

Where can I donate a dishwasher in Dallas?

Dallas’s donation programs accept items in good usable condition: clean upholstered furniture without significant tears or stains, working appliances less than 10 years old, mattresses in good condition (subject to program-specific rules), kitchenware, lamps, and most household goods.

How much does paid dishwasher removal cost in Dallas?

Through the LoadUp marketplace, a single dishwasher pickup in Dallas starts around $80 to $100 with upfront pricing, and full-truck loads run $300 to $600 depending on volume. For households who can’t wait for monthly pickup, have items the city won’t take (construction debris, certain appliances), or live in apartment buildings excluded from city pickup, LoadUp offers professional removal in Dallas with upfront pricing. Independent loaders in the marketplace handle pickup, loading, and licensed disposal.

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 Dallas page maintained?

Yes. Freemoval maintains this page as a public resource alongside the full Dallas guide. We update it when programs change rules, fees, or contact methods. Last updated October 2026. If you find outdated information, let us know.

Fund a free pickup in Dallas

Help cover someone else’s haul.

Most LoadUp customers fund Freemoval pickups by rounding up at checkout. If you’re not booking a paid pickup yourself but want to help, you can contribute directly, pooled with other donations to fund subsidized pickups in Dallas at standard market rates, the same rates LoadUp charges any paying customer.

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Freemoval is a social impact program of LoadUp Technologies, LLC. Contributions are not tax-deductible. 100% of contributions fund pickups at standard market rates, the same rates LoadUp charges any paying customer. No separate fundraising overhead is deducted from donations.