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Laundry machines are heavy, mostly metal, and accepted by more free programs than people expect. Scrap recyclers, retailer haul-away, utility programs, and most city bulk pickups all take them.
Last updated: October 2026 · Maintained by Freemoval as a public resource
A washing machine weighs 150 to 230 pounds and a dryer 100 to 150, and both are 60 to 80 percent steel by weight. That metal content is the key to free disposal: scrap yards, many city programs, and appliance recyclers all want them. The complication is that a washer still holds water in the pump and hoses, a dryer may be gas-connected, and both are awkward to move down stairs. This guide covers every legitimate route, from free to paid.
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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.
Gas dryers add a safety step: the gas line must be capped by someone who knows how. Electric dryers run on 240V circuits, and the cord should be unplugged and removed before moving. Washers should be drained by tipping them forward over a pan or running a final drain cycle and disconnecting the supply hoses.
The good news is that the scrap value of the steel drum, frame, and motor means private recyclers and some nonprofits will take non-working units for free, which is not true of most bulky items.
Most households can get rid of a washer or dryer for free. Start with the option that matches the machine's condition.
Retailer haul-away with a new delivery
Free or $20 to $35When you buy a replacement, the delivery team can take the old machine. Home Depot, Lowe's, Best Buy, and most regional appliance dealers offer this, sometimes free with delivery and sometimes as a flat fee under $35. It is the lowest-effort route because the installers already have the dolly, the straps, and the truck.
Ask at checkout, not at the door. Haul-away usually has to be added to the order in advance. Delivery crews often cannot add it on the spot.
Disconnect first. Most retailers require the old unit to be disconnected from water, gas, and power before the crew arrives. Some will do it for an added fee.
Stacked units and pedestals: Confirm the crew will take the pedestal or stacking kit. Some policies count them as separate items.
Scrap metal recyclers and free appliance pickup
Free, sometimes paid to youA washer or dryer carries 80 to 150 pounds of steel plus a copper-wound motor. Local scrap yards accept them at no charge and many pay by weight, typically a few dollars per unit. Independent scrappers who advertise free appliance pickup on Craigslist, Nextdoor, or Facebook Marketplace will often collect same day.
Post it as 'free scrap washer, curb pickup.' Non-working machines move within hours in most metros because the scrap value covers the trip.
Remove the hoses and cord if you want to keep them, and tape the door or lid shut so it does not swing open in transit.
Dryers: the drum, cabinet, and motor are all recyclable. Gas valves are brass and are also accepted.
Utility recycling programs
Free, often with a rebateSome electric utilities run appliance recycling programs that pick up working or non-working machines and sometimes pay a $25 to $50 rebate. These are more common for refrigerators and freezers, but a number of utilities include clothes washers, especially older top-loaders that use 30 or more gallons per cycle.
Search your utility's name plus 'appliance recycling.' Programs change yearly and are sometimes funded only through a budget cycle.
Eligibility usually requires the unit to be working and plugged in so the crew can verify it, since the goal is retiring inefficient machines.
Donation pickup for working machines
FreeHabitat for Humanity ReStores, The Salvation Army, St. Vincent de Paul, and furniture banks accept working washers and dryers, and most offer pickup for large appliances. Age limits are common: ReStores typically want units under 10 to 15 years old with no rust or leaks.
Clean the drum and lint trap and run an empty hot cycle before pickup. Programs refuse machines with mildew smell or standing water.
Include the hoses and cord when donating. Programs cannot test or resell a machine without them.
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 pickup
$80+For households not eligible for free programs, or who need a washer or dryer gone this week, LoadUp connects you with independent loaders in cities across all 50 states. Upfront pricing, same-week scheduling, in-home pickup from any floor, and licensed disposal or recycling handled for you.
What’s included: Loading, hauling, and disposal. 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.
Get a washer or dryer pickup price from LoadUp → Round-up option appears at checkout. Optional, opt-in only.
City programs vary more for appliances than for furniture. Some collect washers and dryers with regular bulk pickup, some require a separate appliance appointment, and a few exclude them entirely and point residents to scrap recyclers. The summaries below show the headline rule per city; tap a city to read the full local guide for laundry machines. Each city link opens a dedicated free washer or dryer removal guide for that city, built from the same researched city data.
Akron, OH Launching
Free curbside on regular collection day. If working: donation pickup. Many appliance retailers offer haul-away with delivery of a replacement.
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Albuquerque, NM Launching
Free Large Item Pick-Up. Donation if working.
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Allentown, PA Launching
Free curbside on second collection night. If working: donation pickup. Many appliance retailers offer haul-away with delivery of a replacement.
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Anaheim, CA Launching
Republic Services bulky pickup, no fee.
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Anchorage, AK Launching
Not listed separately; closest rule (refrigerator, freezer, or appliance): SWS Saturday bulk pickup (fee). Anchorage Regional Landfill (tipping…
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Arlington, TX Launching
Bi-weekly bulk if under 35 lbs and 2 cu yd. Otherwise special pickup or LoadUp.
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Atlanta, GA Launching
If working: donation pickup. If not: city bulk pickup (most accepted), Freemoval, or paid haul through LoadUp. Many appliance retailers offer…
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Augusta, GA Launching
Free curbside on regular collection day. If working: donation pickup. Many appliance retailers offer haul-away with delivery of a replacement.
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Aurora, CO Launching
Not listed separately; closest rule (refrigerator, freezer, a/c unit): Hauler bulk pickup (refrigerant fee may apply). At Your Door HHW $10.…
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Austin, TX Launching
On-demand bulk pickup (metal pile). If working: donation pickup. Otherwise paid haul.
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Bakersfield, CA Launching
1 of 2 free monthly pickups by appointment. If working: donation pickup. Many appliance retailers offer haul-away with delivery of a replacement.
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Baltimore, MD Launching
White goods accepted at Drop-Off Centers (free) and monthly bulk pickup. If working: donation pickup. Otherwise paid haul.
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Baton Rouge, LA Launching
Free out-of-cart pickup on weekly collection day. If working: donation pickup. Many appliance retailers offer haul-away with delivery of a…
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Birmingham, AL Launching
Generally accepted in biweekly bulk pickup. If working: donation pickup (Habitat ReStore takes appliances). Otherwise bulk pickup or paid haul.
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Boise, ID Launching
Not listed separately; closest rule (refrigerator or appliance): Free large item pickup (Freon removed at no charge). Retailer haul-away with new…
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Boston, MA Launching
Free curbside on regular trash day. If working: donation pickup. Otherwise paid haul.
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Bridgeport, CT Launching
Not listed separately; closest rule (refrigerator or appliance): Transfer Station (Mon-Sat). Seasonal Bulk Program. Retailer haul-away with new…
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Buffalo, NY Launching
Free 2-piece weekly bulk. Donation if working.
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Camden, NJ Launching
Special appliance pickup, 856-757-7000. Free.
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Cape Coral, FL Launching
Free curbside bulk on regular collection day.
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Chandler, AZ Launching
1 free use (curbside bulk). Separate recyclable metal bulk from trash bulk.
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Charlotte, NC Launching
Bulk pickup via CLT+ (75 lb item limit applies). If working: donation pickup. Otherwise paid haul.
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Chattanooga, TN Launching
Free Bulk Trash pickup. Donation if working.
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Chesapeake, VA Launching
Not listed separately; closest rule (other appliances): Bulk trash request (washers, dryers, water heaters, HVACs accepted).
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Chicago, IL Launching
Bulky Item Pick Up via 311. If working: donation pickup (Habitat ReStore takes appliances). Otherwise paid haul.
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Chula Vista, CA Launching
Free Republic bulky pickup. Use landfill pass for many items at once.
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Cincinnati, OH Launching
Free 311Cincy scheduled bulk pickup. If working: donation pickup. Otherwise paid haul.
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Cleveland, OH Launching
Accepted at monthly bulk (counts toward 3-item limit) or Ridge Road. If working: donation pickup. Otherwise paid haul.
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Colorado Springs, CO Launching
Not listed separately; closest rule (refrigerator or appliance): Call your hauler for bulk pickup terms. Retailer haul-away with new delivery.…
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Columbia, SC Launching
Often exceeds 40-lb limit. Donation if working. Otherwise paid hauler.
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Columbus, OH Launching
MUST schedule first via 311. Free bulk pickup. If working: donation pickup.
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Corpus Christi, TX Launching
Twice-annual brush/bulky pickup (separate from brush). Or J.C. Elliott Collection Center.
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Dallas, TX Launching
Not accepted in regular bulk pickup. Free landfill self-haul. If working: donation pickup. Otherwise paid haul.
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Denver, CO Launching
Large Item Pickup accepts non-Freon appliances (counts toward 5-item limit). If working: donation pickup. Otherwise paid haul.
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Des Moines, IA Launching
Not listed separately; closest rule (refrigerator or appliance): 7 stickers ($35) plus call (515) 283-4950 to schedule. Collected following…
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Detroit, MI Launching
Accepted at curbside weekly bulk pickup. If working: donation pickup (Habitat ReStore takes appliances). Otherwise weekly bulk or paid haul.
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Durham, NC Launching
Free bulky pickup (up to 3 items per request).
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El Paso, TX Launching
Not listed separately; closest rule (refrigerator or appliance): Fee-based curbside (doors must be removed, refrigerant removed) or retailer…
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Fayetteville / Bentonville, AR Launching
Not listed separately; closest rule (refrigerator or appliance (freon)): Fayetteville: Requires Freon recovery fee form before scheduling…
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Fort Wayne, IN Launching
FREE bulk pickup via 311. NO Freon means OK for city pickup.
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Fort Worth, TX Launching
Monthly bulk pile (free). Drop-Off Station alternative.
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Fresno, CA Launching
Free OCU. Donation if working.
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Garland, TX Launching
Weekly brush/bulky pickup (separate from brush). Remove contents, tape doors shut.
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Gilbert, AZ Launching
SEPARATE Gilbert appliance pickup ($16/$85). NOT in regular bulk.
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Grand Rapids, MI Launching
Not listed separately; closest rule (refrigerator or appliance): $40 Appliance Sticker (same as Bulk Sticker). Retailer haul-away with new…
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Greensboro, NC Launching
Not listed separately; closest rule (refrigerator, freezer, or appliance): NOT bulk, call 336-373-CITY (2489) for free appointment. Doors must be…
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Greenville, SC Launching
Not listed separately; closest rule (refrigerator or appliance): Free bulk pickup by appointment. Retailer haul-away with new delivery. Freon…
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Hartford, CT Launching
Free Bulky Waste Collection (counts as 1 of 5 items). Donation if working.
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Henderson, NV Launching
Bi-weekly bulk (one major appliance per day). Henderson Transfer Station alternative.
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Honolulu, HI Launching
Not listed separately; closest rule (refrigerator, freezer, a/c unit): Bulky appointment (free). Convenience center for refrigerant…
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Houston, TX Launching
Accepted in Junk Waste months (call 311). If working: donation pickup. Otherwise heavy trash or paid haul.
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Indianapolis, IN Launching
Free heavy trash pickup. If working: donation pickup. Otherwise paid haul.
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Irvine, CA Launching
2 free WM bulky pickups/year (4 items per appointment).
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Jackson, MS Launching
Public Works bulk pickup or retailer haul-away. Free for residents.
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Jacksonville, FL Launching
Accepted in weekly bulk pickup (no appointment). If working: donation pickup. Otherwise paid haul.
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Kansas City, MO Launching
Free Bulky Item Pickup. Donation if working.
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Knoxville, TN Launching
Free WEEKLY bulky pickup. Donation if working.
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Lakeland, FL Launching
Not listed separately; closest rule (refrigerator or appliance): 1 of 4 free bulk collections/year (schedule first). Retailer haul-away with new…
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Las Vegas, NV Launching
Free biweekly bulk, one major appliance per day limit applies. Donation if working.
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Lexington, KY Launching
Free LexCall 311 bulky pickup (must be scheduled).
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Lincoln, NE Launching
Hauler bulk pickup. Bluff Road Landfill self-haul.
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Long Beach, CA Launching
Not listed separately; closest rule (other appliances): Special Collection (12/year, max 40 lb item).
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Los Angeles, CA Launching
LASAN free bulky pickup. If working: donation pickup. Otherwise paid haul.
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Louisville, KY Launching
Free Large Item Pickup (USD only). If working: donation pickup. Paid haul.
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Lubbock, TX Launching
Self-haul to FREE Citizen Convenience Station.
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Madison, WI Launching
Not listed separately; closest rule (refrigerator or appliance (refrigerant)): $35 fee, work order required. Retailer haul-away with new delivery.…
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McAllen, TX Launching
Not listed separately; closest rule (refrigerator or appliance): Drop-off site at 4101 N. Bentsen Rd accepts appliances. Retailer haul-away with…
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Memphis, TN Launching
Accepted at Outside-the-Cart pickup. If working: donation pickup (Habitat ReStore takes appliances). Otherwise bulk pickup or paid haul.
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Mesa, AZ Launching
Mesa bulk pickup ($29/load).
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Miami, FL Launching
Accepted in Miami-Dade bulky pickup as “white goods.” If working: donation pickup. Otherwise: bulky pickup, T&R Center, or paid haul.
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Milwaukee, WI Launching
PREPAID STICKER REQUIRED. Free pickup with sticker. Donation if working.
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Minneapolis, MN Launching
Free Large Item Pickup on recycling day (metal items). Note “For Solid Waste” required.
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Nashville, TN Launching
Convenience Center (1st bulk item free, fees for additional). If working: donation pickup. Otherwise paid haul.
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New Orleans, LA Launching
Bulky waste pickup via 311. If working: donation pickup. Otherwise paid haul.
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New York, NY Launching
Metal items can go on recycling day. Otherwise: free curbside on trash day. Paid haul.
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Newark, NJ Launching
White goods appointment via 973-733-4311. Free.
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Norfolk, VA Launching
Not listed separately; closest rule (other appliances): Bulk waste request. Free of trash and debris before pickup.
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North Las Vegas, NV Launching
Bulk pickup (under 6 ft). Cheyenne Transfer Station alternative.
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Oakland, CA Launching
Free Bulky Pickup. Donation if working.
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Oklahoma City, OK Launching
Free monthly bulky pickup. Donation if working.
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Omaha, NE Launching
Not listed separately; closest rule (refrigerator or appliance): Free cleanup events accept appliances. Retailer haul-away with new delivery. Paid…
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Orlando, FL Launching
Weekly Large Items pickup. If working: donation pickup (Habitat ReStore takes appliances). Otherwise paid haul.
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Philadelphia, PA Launching
Water heaters eligible for Residential Bulk Collection. Other appliances accepted at Convenience Centers. If working: donation pickup. Otherwise…
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Phoenix, AZ Launching
Appointment bulk pickup accepts these (counts toward 10 cu yd limit). If working: donation pickup. Otherwise paid haul.
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Pittsburgh, PA Launching
Free 2-per-week bulk pickup. Items too heavy for two-person pickup will NOT be collected.
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Plano, TX Launching
Bulky waste request (free, 6 cu yd max).
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Portland, OR Launching
Hauler bulky pickup. If working: donation pickup. Otherwise paid haul.
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Providence, RI Launching
FREE curbside pickup with 24-hour notice. Donation if working.
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Provo, UT Launching
Not listed separately; closest rule (refrigerator or appliance): Seasonal cleanup dumpsters or SUVSWD transfer station (suvswd.org). Retailer…
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Raleigh, NC Launching
Bulky Load. If working: donation pickup. Otherwise paid haul.
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Reno, NV Launching
Lockwood Landfill 1 free bulky OR transfer station trip.
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Richmond, VA Launching
$50 fee for City pickup. Free at transfer stations (self-haul). Donation if working.
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Riverside, CA Launching
Not listed separately; closest rule (refrigerator or appliance): Bulky item appointment, Agua Mansa drop-off, or retailer haul-away with new…
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Rochester, NY Launching
Not listed separately; closest rule (refrigerator or appliance): Free curbside bulk pickup. Retailer haul-away with new delivery. Freon recovery…
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Sacramento, CA Launching
Free Household Junk Pickup. If working: donation pickup. Paid haul.
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Saint Paul, MN Launching
Monthly bulky (counts toward 3 appliances/electronics annual limit).
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Salt Lake City, UT Launching
Not listed separately; closest rule (refrigerator or appliance): Call 2 Haul accepts refrigerators (Freon-containing appliances handled properly).…
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San Antonio, TX Launching
Brush & Bulky pickup OR Bulky Center. Donation if working.
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San Diego, CA Launching
Self-haul to Miramar. If working: donation pickup (Habitat ReStore takes appliances). Otherwise paid haul.
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San Francisco, CA Launching
Free Bulky Item Recycling if under 100 lbs. Donation if working.
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San Jose, CA Launching
Not listed separately; closest rule (refrigerator or appliance): Free junk pickup (haulers handle refrigerant compliance). Retailer haul-away with…
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Santa Ana, CA Launching
4 free Republic bulky pickups/year. Or donate to Habitat ReStore if functioning.
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Scottsdale, AZ Launching
Salt River Landfill (FREE, weight allowance) OR monthly brush/bulk.
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Seattle, WA Launching
SPU Special Item Pickup ($30/each). If working: donation pickup. Otherwise paid haul.
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Spokane, WA Launching
Not listed separately; closest rule (refrigerator or appliance): Load Truck service (call 311). Transfer station self-haul ($30 fee for…
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St. Louis, MO Launching
Accepted at monthly bulk pickup (counts toward 3-item limit) or Transfer Station drop-off. If working: donation pickup. Otherwise paid haul.
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St. Petersburg, FL Launching
Free Special Pickup (call 727-893-7398 first).
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Stockton, CA Launching
Not listed separately; closest rule (refrigerator or appliance): Clean Sweep or paid pickup (209-946-5711). Retailer haul-away with new delivery.…
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Syracuse, NY Launching
Not listed separately; closest rule (refrigerator or appliance): Contact Cityline (315-448-2489) for appliance pickup options. Retailer haul-away…
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Tampa, FL Launching
Accepted in S.W.E.E.P. or special pickup. If working: donation pickup. Otherwise paid haul.
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Tucson, AZ Launching
Free Brush & Bulky Plus, doors removed. Donation if working.
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Tulsa, OK Launching
Not listed separately; closest rule (refrigerator or appliance): Bulky waste pickup (accepted). Retailer haul-away with new delivery. Refrigerant…
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Virginia Beach, VA Launching
Free Bulky/Large Item Pickup. Donation if working.
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Washington, DC Launching
Bulk pickup via 311 (counts toward 7-item limit). If working: donation pickup. Otherwise paid haul.
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Wichita, KS Launching
Hauler bulk. Brooks Landfill self-haul.
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Winston-Salem, NC Launching
Annual Bulky Pick-Up (during scheduled week, no separate appointment needed). Hanes Mill Road Landfill year-round.
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Worcester, MA Launching
Not listed separately; closest rule (refrigerator or appliance): Drop-Off Center or Casella curbside. Retailer haul-away with new delivery. Freon…
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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.
Can I donate a washer that works but is 15 years old?
Many ReStores and thrift programs cap acceptance at 10 to 15 years. Furniture banks and smaller charities are often more flexible if the machine runs quietly and does not leak. Call first with the model year.
What does LoadUp charge for washer or dryer pickup?
Pricing starts around $80 to $100 for a single appliance in most metros, with in-home pickup from a basement or upstairs laundry room included in the upfront quote. The LoadUp marketplace connects you with independent loaders who handle the stairs and the disposal.
Do I need to disconnect the machine before pickup?
For retailer haul-away and most donation pickups, yes. For LoadUp and scrap pickups, loaders typically handle disconnection of water and electric, but gas lines should be shut and capped before anyone arrives.
Is this page maintained?
Yes. Freemoval maintains this page as a public resource. We update it when programs change rules, fees, or contact methods. Last updated May 2026. If you find outdated information, let us know.