How to dispose of appliances?

Appliances don't go in the trash or curbside carts. Big ones are mostly recyclable steel, and fridges and ACs contain refrigerants that are illegal to release — so they need proper recovery. There are several free or cheap routes.

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Retailer haul-away

When a store delivers a new appliance, they'll usually haul the old one away (sometimes free, sometimes a small fee) — the easiest option for washers, dryers, fridges, and stoves.

Bulky-item pickup & scrap

Your trash hauler offers bulky-item pickup for large appliances, and scrap-metal recyclers take them too (steel appliances have real value). Fridges, freezers, and AC units must go somewhere that recovers the refrigerant first.

Small appliances

Microwaves, toasters, and other small electric appliances are e-waste — take them to an e-waste drop-off, not the trash.

Appliances — quick FAQ

What is the easiest way to dispose of appliances?

Have the retailer haul the old one away when a new one is delivered, or schedule a bulky-item pickup with your trash hauler.

How do you get rid of an electrical appliance?

Large ones go to retailer haul-away, bulky pickup, or a scrap-metal recycler; small ones go to an e-waste drop-off. Never the regular trash.

Can I put old appliances in a dumpster?

No — appliances are banned from the trash, and fridges and ACs need refrigerant recovery. Use haul-away, bulky pickup, or a scrap/e-waste recycler.

Do I have to remove the refrigerant from a fridge?

You don't do it yourself — take fridges, freezers, and AC units to a facility or hauler that recovers the refrigerant legally before recycling.

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