Best ways to dispose of dishwasher (best → last resort)
Retail take-backBuying a replacement
Appliance retailers usually haul away your old dishwasher when they deliver and install the new one — ask when you order.
Drop-offBest for recycling
Dishwashers are mostly steel and are accepted at scrap-metal and appliance recyclers, which recover the metal and motor. Search your city plus “appliance recycling.”
Special/bulk pickupEverywhere
Your hauler’s bulky-item pickup will take it — schedule it instead of curbing it.
How to prepare it
Disconnect the power and water lines and let it drain before moving it.
Secure the door with tape so it does not swing open.
Don't
Do not put a dishwasher in the curbside trash or recycling cart.
Do not abandon it at the curb without a pickup.
Find a drop-off near you
Acceptance varies by city — always check your local program first.
Retail take-back (buying a replacement): Appliance retailers usually haul away your old dishwasher when they deliver and install the new one — ask when you order.
Can you put a dishwasher in the trash?
Not usually — use a drop-off or take-back program instead of the trash.
Where can I recycle a dishwasher near me?
Search a drop-off with the Earth911 locator or "appliance recycling drop-off near me." Acceptance varies by city, so confirm with your local program.