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Free washer and dryer removal in Hartford, CT
Every free and paid way to get rid of a washer or dryer in Hartford, verified October 2026.
Checked against Hartford DPW
Home › By item › Washer and dryer › Hartford
A public resource guide
Every free and paid way to get rid of a washer or dryer in Hartford, verified October 2026.
Checked against Hartford DPW
2 x 5
free pickups per unit per year, 5 items each, scheduled through 311
$99
fine for bulky items at the curb without an appointment
180 Leibert Rd
transfer station: $10 blue permit for 4 trips, free green permit for electronics
Every route for a washer or dryer in Hartford, checked in October 2026 against the city’s current rules and the drop-off sites named. The full Hartford guide covers every other item.
Here is how each route works in Hartford, starting with the city program and ending with paid pickup.
Hartford bulky waste by appointment: washers and dryers
Free, with a step firstWashers and dryers are named approved items by appointment.
Who qualifies: Non-commercial properties of 1 to 6 units with Hartford DPW collection.
How to schedule: Call Hartford 311 at 860-757-9311 or DPW at 860-757-9983 to schedule. Each unit gets 2 free pickups a year of 5 or fewer approved items; extra collections cost $75, or buy a $10 blue permit for up to 4 trips to the Leibert Road transfer station. A free green permit covers electronics at the transfer station.
Limits: 2 free pickups per unit per year, 5 items each. A $99 fine for bulk left curbside without an appointment.
Set-out: Curbside after 4 p.m. the night before your scheduled pickup, only the items you listed.
Donation pickup in Hartford (usable washers and dryers)
FreeHartford’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.
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 Hartford: 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 Hartford: you can start the conversation now through the For partners page.
Hartford runs a structured bulky waste system that’s been APPOINTMENT ONLY since January 1, 2018: each qualified residential property of 6 units or fewer is allotted 2 FREE bulky waste collections per year per unit, with up to 5 approved bulky items per collection. Schedule via Hartford 311 at (860) 757-9311, Monday-Friday 8 AM-5 PM. Need more pickups? Two paid options: (1) $75 per additional collection via Hartford 311, or (2) buy a $10 transfer station permit (maximum 4 visits per year) and self-haul. The bulky waste program is NOT available to commercial properties, apartment complexes, or multifamily properties with more than 6 units. Service is provided by the City of Hartford Department of Public Works. This page walks through every legitimate option in order from free to paid.
The Hartford rule for washers and dryers: Washers and dryers are named approved items by appointment.
Program basics: 2 free pickups per unit per year, 5 items each. A $99 fine for bulk left curbside without an appointment. Curbside after 4 p.m. the night before your scheduled pickup, only the items you listed.
What the city will not take: Hazardous and toxic materials, and construction debris. Tires need the $10 blue permit for the transfer station.
How we checked this. The rules on this page were verified in October 2026 against: City of Hartford DPW: Waste and Recycling Division (bulky waste rules), City of Hartford DPW: Curbside Bulky Item Checklist, City of Hartford DPW FAQs (permits, tires, electronics). 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 households who exceed the 2 free bulky collections per year, can’t wait for a Hartford 311 appointment, live in 7+ unit buildings without DPW service, have construction debris (not eligible for City service), or want full-service in-home pickup, LoadUp offers professional removal in Hartford with upfront pricing. Independent loaders in the marketplace handle pickup, loading, and licensed disposal.
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 Hartford with LoadUp → Round-up option appears at checkout. Optional, opt-in only.
Rules change at city limits. If you are outside Hartford proper, start with the guide for your own city:
Related guides: the complete Hartford 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 Hartford: mattress, couch, refrigerator, furniture, tv and electronics, dresser, bed frame and box spring, dishwasher.
Does Hartford pick up washers and dryers for free?
Yes, after scheduling through 311.
Where can I donate a washer or dryer in Hartford?
Hartford’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 washer and dryer removal cost in Hartford?
Through the LoadUp marketplace, a single washer or dryer pickup in Hartford starts around $80 to $100 with upfront pricing, and full-truck loads run $300 to $600 depending on volume. For households who exceed the 2 free bulky collections per year, can’t wait for a Hartford 311 appointment, live in 7+ unit buildings without DPW service, have construction debris (not eligible for City service), or want full-service in-home pickup, LoadUp offers professional removal in Hartford with upfront pricing. Independent loaders in the marketplace handle pickup, loading, and licensed disposal.
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 Hartford page maintained?
Yes. Freemoval maintains this page as a public resource alongside the full Hartford guide. We update it when programs change rules, fees, or contact methods. Last updated October 2026. If you find outdated information, let us know.