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Every free and paid way to get rid of a washer or dryer in Nashville, verified October 2026.
Checked against Nashville Waste Services
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regular curbside bulky pickups; Metro sends bulky items to the Convenience Centers
1 free
bulk item per Convenience Center visit, plus 3 bags of trash
615-880-3897
Davidson County Sheriff's Office limited curbside bulk removal
Every route for a washer or dryer in Nashville, checked in October 2026 against the city’s current rules and the drop-off sites named. The full Nashville guide covers every other item.
Here is how each route works in Nashville, starting with the city program and ending with paid pickup.
Nashville bulky item disposal: washers and dryers
Free, with a step firstWashers and dryers are free scrap metal at the Convenience Centers.
Who qualifies: Metro Waste Services does not run curbside bulky pickup. Residents of Davidson County use the Convenience Centers, and the Davidson County Sheriff's Office offers a limited curbside bulk item removal by inmate crews at 615-880-3897 when available.
How to schedule: Take items to a Convenience Center: one bulk item plus 3 bags of trash per visit is free (mattresses, tires with rims, and construction debris excluded from the free item). Or call the Sheriff's Office at 615-880-3897 to ask about a curbside removal; items must be at the main street, not on apartment property, and never from an eviction.
Limits: One free bulk item per Convenience Center visit; fees for additional items. Four tires without rims per month free at East and Ezell. Electronics under 100 pounds free at East, Ezell, and Omohundro.
Set-out: Do not set bulky items at the curb for the regular trash route; items outside carts are not collected and can be reported as illegal dumping. Only put items out for a confirmed Sheriff's Office removal.
Nashville Convenience Centers: washers and dryers
FreeAccepted as scrap metal, one bulk item or 3 bags per visit.
Where: East, Ezell Pike, Omohundro, and Anderson Lane; hours at nashville.gov
How it works: Davidson County residents in non-commercial vehicles. One bulk item plus 3 bags free per visit; scrap metal including refrigerators and washers free; electronics free at East, Ezell, and Omohundro; tires without rims free (4 a month) at East and Ezell, $5 each with rims. Mattresses and construction debris carry fees.
Donation pickup in Nashville (usable washers and dryers)
FreeNashville’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 Nashville: 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 Nashville: you can start the conversation now through the For partners page.
Nashville’s waste collection changed materially on February 2, 2026, new routes and new holiday rules across Davidson County. Curbside bulk pickup is provided 4 times per year by request, with a 1 cubic yard limit. Combined with four free Convenience Centers (the right path for most bulk disposal), Nashville residents have several legitimate options. This page walks through every one.
The Nashville rule for washers and dryers: Washers and dryers are free scrap metal at the Convenience Centers.
Program basics: One free bulk item per Convenience Center visit; fees for additional items. Four tires without rims per month free at East and Ezell. Electronics under 100 pounds free at East, Ezell, and Omohundro. Do not set bulky items at the curb for the regular trash route; items outside carts are not collected and can be reported as illegal dumping. Only put items out for a confirmed Sheriff's Office removal.
What the city will not take: Everything from regular curbside trash: bulky items, yard waste, cardboard, and electronics are banned from the cart by Metro code.
How we checked this. The rules on this page were verified in October 2026 against: Nashville Department of Waste Services: Convenience Center Services and fees, Nashville Waste Services: Bulky Item Collection (accepted items), hubNashville: curbside bulk item pickup (Davidson County Sheriff's Office program). 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 need same-week service or live in the General Services District / multi-family complexes (excluded from city bulk service), LoadUp offers professional removal in Nashville 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 Nashville with LoadUp → Round-up option appears at checkout. Optional, opt-in only.
Rules change at city limits. If you are outside Nashville proper, start with the guide for your own city:
Related guides: the complete Nashville 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 Nashville: mattress, couch, refrigerator, furniture, tv and electronics, dresser, bed frame and box spring, dishwasher.
Does Nashville pick up washers and dryers for free?
Free at a Convenience Center as scrap metal.
Where can I donate a washer or dryer in Nashville?
Nashville’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 Nashville?
Through the LoadUp marketplace, a single washer or dryer pickup in Nashville starts around $80 to $100 with upfront pricing, and full-truck loads run $300 to $600 depending on volume. For households who need same-week service or live in the General Services District / multi-family complexes (excluded from city bulk service), LoadUp offers professional removal in Nashville 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 Nashville page maintained?
Yes. Freemoval maintains this page as a public resource alongside the full Nashville guide. We update it when programs change rules, fees, or contact methods. Last updated October 2026. If you find outdated information, let us know.