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Every free and paid way to get rid of a washer or dryer in Greenville, verified October 2026.
Checked against City of Greenville Public Works
864-467-8300
Public Works Solid Waste, to schedule bulk waste or appliance collection
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Residential Waste Centers for city residents: 800 E. Stone Ave and 514 Rutherford Rd
Free e-waste
TVs and computers at the City of Greenville Recycling Center, banned from the curb by state law
Every route for a washer or dryer in Greenville, checked in October 2026 against the city’s current rules and the drop-off sites named. The full Greenville guide covers every other item.
Here is how each route works in Greenville, starting with the city program and ending with paid pickup.
Greenville bulk waste and large item collection: washers and dryers
Free, with a step firstWashers and dryers are appliances collected on request, or free at a Residential Waste Center.
Who qualifies: Households inside the City of Greenville with city Solid Waste collection. Unincorporated Greenville County is served by Greater Greenville Sanitation, which schedules its own bulk pickups.
How to schedule: The city collects bulk waste and old appliances on request. Call Public Works Solid Waste at 864-467-8300 to schedule, and confirm what the crew will take and when to set it out. City residents can also use the Residential Waste Centers for bulky items, appliances, and electronics.
Limits: Resident-generated household items; confirm counts and any appliance fee when you call.
Set-out: At the curb on the date Public Works gives you, clear of carts and obstructions, not before.
City of Greenville Residential Waste Centers and Recycling Center: washers and dryers
FreeAppliances accepted.
Where: 800 E. Stone Ave, Greenville, SC 29602 and 514 Rutherford Rd, Greenville, SC 29609
How it works: For city residents with proof of residency. Bulky items, large appliances, scrap metal, yard waste, and electronics; check greenvillesc.gov for hours and any limits.
Donation pickup in Greenville (usable washers and dryers)
FreeSalvation Army Greenville, free pickup for usable furniture and large items. Schedule at satruck.org.
Habitat for Humanity ReStore Greenville, accepts furniture, appliances, building materials. Free pickup for qualifying donations.
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 Greenville: 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 washers and dryers, 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 Greenville: you can start the conversation now through the For partners page.
Greenville, South Carolina has two distinct waste service providers depending on whether you’re in city limits or unincorporated Greenville County. City of Greenville residents are served by the City’s Solid Waste Division; unincorporated county residents are served by the Greater Greenville Sanitation District (GGSC). Both provide free bulk waste pickup by appointment. Greenville County also operates staffed Residential Waste and Recycling Facilities for e-waste, HHW, and self-haul drop-off. This guide covers every disposal option for residents across the Greenville metro.
The Greenville rule for washers and dryers: Washers and dryers are appliances collected on request, or free at a Residential Waste Center.
Program basics: Resident-generated household items; confirm counts and any appliance fee when you call. At the curb on the date Public Works gives you, clear of carts and obstructions, not before.
What the city will not take: Construction debris, tires, hazardous waste, and electronics at the curb (South Carolina bans TVs and computers from landfills; the Recycling Center takes them).
How we checked this. The rules on this page were verified in October 2026 against: City of Greenville Public Works: Bulk Waste and Large Items, SC Department of Environmental Services: Greenville County recycling locations (City of Greenville Recycling Center). Programs change; confirm fees and limits before you go.
Why washers and dryers are different from ordinary bulk. Washers and dryers sit in an unusual middle ground. They are not hazardous like a refrigerator (no refrigerant to recover under EPA Section 608), so most city bulk programs accept them without a special fee. But they are heavy enough that many programs set weight or two-person-lift limits, and a front-loader with a concrete counterweight can exceed 230 pounds.
Three mistakes that get washers and dryers left at the curb:
When the machine is in a basement with no walkout, the retailer will not take it, or you need it gone this week, paid options fill the gap.
Self-haul to a transfer station or scrap yard
Free to $25If you own or can borrow a truck and an appliance dolly, most county transfer stations and all scrap yards accept washers and dryers. Transfer stations may charge a small appliance fee; scrap yards do not.
Two people and a strapped dolly are the minimum for stairs. A front-loader's counterweight makes it top-heavy.
Call ahead about hours and whether the facility wants the unit upright.
LoadUp paid washer or dryer pickup
$80+For Greenville households who need same-day or in-home pickup, need more capacity than free options provide, or want full-service crew-based hauling, LoadUp connects you with independent loaders in the Greenville area for upfront-priced pickup.
What’s included: Loading, hauling, and licensed disposal of your washer or dryer. 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 washer or dryer pickup in Greenville with LoadUp → Round-up option appears at checkout. Optional, opt-in only.
Rules change at city limits. If you are outside Greenville proper, start with the guide for your own city:
Related guides: the complete Greenville junk removal guide (every item type, city services, hazardous waste, and how to report dumping) and the national washer and dryer disposal guide with rules for all 117 cities we cover.
Other free removal guides for Greenville: mattress, couch, refrigerator, furniture, tv and electronics, dresser, bed frame and box spring, dishwasher.
Does Greenville pick up washers and dryers for free?
Yes, after scheduling, or a Residential Waste Center.
Where can I donate a washer or dryer in Greenville?
Salvation Army Greenville, free pickup for usable furniture and large items. Schedule at satruck.org.
How much does paid washer and dryer removal cost in Greenville?
Through the LoadUp marketplace, a single washer or dryer pickup in Greenville starts around $80 to $100 with upfront pricing, and full-truck loads run $300 to $600 depending on volume. For Greenville households who need same-day or in-home pickup, need more capacity than free options provide, or want full-service crew-based hauling, LoadUp connects you with independent loaders in the Greenville area for upfront-priced pickup.
Can I put a washer or dryer out with my regular trash?
Almost never in the regular cart, but most cities with a bulk or large-item program will take laundry machines at the curb on a scheduled day. Check your city’s rules in the directory below; some require an appliance-specific appointment.
Is there anything hazardous inside a washer or dryer?
No refrigerant and nothing regulated under EPA Section 608. The only cautions are a possible gas connection on dryers, the 240V electrical cord, and residual water in a washer. Some older washers have a small capacitor on the motor, which scrap yards handle routinely.
How much does a washer or dryer weigh?
Top-load washers run 150 to 180 pounds, front-loaders 180 to 230 pounds because of the concrete counterweight, and dryers 100 to 150 pounds. Stacked units should be separated before moving.
Will a scrap yard pay me for an old washer?
Usually a few dollars. Scrap steel prices fluctuate, and a washer yields roughly 100 to 150 pounds of mixed steel plus a copper-wound motor. Many people find the free pickup more valuable than the payout and simply list the machine as free scrap.
Is this Greenville page maintained?
Yes. Freemoval maintains this page as a public resource alongside the full Greenville guide. We update it when programs change rules, fees, or contact methods. Last updated October 2026. If you find outdated information, let us know.