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Free dishwasher removal in Spokane, WA

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

Pile of dumped furniture and household items outside an apartment building Checked against City of Spokane Solid Waste

$0

free bulky pickups; large items are collected for an extra fee by 311 request

$24.93

minimum 2026 trash rate at the Waste to Energy Facility, up to 320 pounds, plus a $2.68 fee

Free

household hazardous waste and recyclables drop-off at the Waste to Energy Facility, 7 days a week

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

Free dishwasher removal in Spokane

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

Spokane bulky item disposal: dishwashers

City pickup or drop-off, fees apply

Scrap yard or the WTE facility.

Who qualifies: City of Spokane Solid Waste Collection customers. Spokane has no free bulky program; large items are collected for an extra fee by request, or self-hauled to the city's Waste to Energy Facility.

How to schedule: Call 311 (509-755-2489) before your collection day to arrange a paid large item pickup, or set bundled extra material under 4 feet next to your cart for a per-item fee. Self-haul to the Waste to Energy Facility at 2900 S. Geiger Blvd, open 7 days 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., for $24.93 minimum (up to 320 pounds) plus a $2.68 transaction fee in 2026. Since March 2026 city residents can request a $30 Disposal Pass for the facility.

Limits: Fees apply to everything bulky. Extra material next to the cart must be bundled and under 4 feet. The county transfer stations add $30 per refrigerant appliance.

Set-out: Only on a date arranged through 311, next to your cart. Loose bulky items at the curb otherwise are not collected.

Read the full Spokane city services guide ›

Donation pickup in Spokane (usable dishwashers)

Free

Schedules free pickup for usable furniture and large items. Schedule online at satruck.org.

Multiple Spokane locations. Free pickup for qualifying donations of furniture, appliances, and building materials.

See the Spokane 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 Spokane: 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 Spokane: you can start the conversation now through the For partners page.

For partners ›

How Spokane handles dishwashers

Spokane, Washington operates city-run municipal solid waste collection with a fee-based Load Truck service for bulk item pickup that requires a call to 311 in advance to send the right truck. The city also offers food and yard waste collection, weekly March through November and monthly in winter, one of the more year-round organics programs in the Pacific Northwest. A new 2026 appliance refrigerant fee of $30 applies at transfer stations. This guide covers every option for City of Spokane residents.

The Spokane rule for dishwashers: Scrap yard or the WTE facility.

Program basics: Fees apply to everything bulky. Extra material next to the cart must be bundled and under 4 feet. The county transfer stations add $30 per refrigerant appliance. Only on a date arranged through 311, next to your cart. Loose bulky items at the curb otherwise are not collected.

What the city will not take: Nothing is collected free. Household hazardous waste and recyclables are free to drop off at the Waste to Energy Facility.

How we checked this. The rules on this page were verified in October 2026 against: City of Spokane Solid Waste Services: Residential Services, City of Spokane Solid Waste Services: Disposal locations and 2026 rates, Spokane County: Disposal and Transfer Stations (refrigerant fee). 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 Spokane

  • 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 Spokane 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 Spokane area.

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 Spokane 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 Spokane proper, start with the guide for your own city:

Closest category in the Seattle table: SPU Special Item Pickup ($30/each). If working: donation pickup. Otherwise paid haul.
Free curbside on regular collection day. If working: donation pickup. Many appliance retailers offer haul-away with delivery of a replacement.
Closest category in the Albuquerque table: Free Large Item Pick-Up. Donation if working.
Free curbside on second collection night. If working: donation pickup. Many appliance retailers offer haul-away with delivery of a replacement.
Closest category in the Anaheim table: Republic Services bulky pickup, no fee.
Closest category in the Anchorage table: SWS Saturday bulk pickup (fee). Anchorage Regional Landfill (tipping fees). Retailer haul-away with new delivery.…

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

Common questions about dishwasher removal in Spokane

Does Spokane pick up dishwashers for free?

Scrap yard or WTE.

Where can I donate a dishwasher in Spokane?

Schedules free pickup for usable furniture and large items. Schedule online at satruck.org.

How much does paid dishwasher removal cost in Spokane?

Through the LoadUp marketplace, a single dishwasher pickup in Spokane starts around $80 to $100 with upfront pricing, and full-truck loads run $300 to $600 depending on volume. For Spokane 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 Spokane area.

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 Spokane page maintained?

Yes. Freemoval maintains this page as a public resource alongside the full Spokane 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 Spokane

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 Spokane 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.