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A dead refrigerator is more than an eyesore — it's a legal headache. The coolant inside can't be dumped, most trash pickups won't touch it, and it's too heavy to move alone. Appliance removal handles the whole chain, from the safe carry-out to the certified refrigerant recovery, so your old fridge doesn't become your problem.
Crews come equipped for the weight and the connections. If it runs on power, water, or gas, they can remove it.
Clearing a kitchen or laundry along with furniture? Start at the junk removal hub, or pair it with furniture removal in one visit.
Appliances are the junk category with real regulatory teeth. Cooling units carry refrigerant that the law treats seriously.
In plain English: a fridge, freezer, AC, or dehumidifier needs its refrigerant recovered by a certified tech before disposal. Dumping one curbside can draw a fine. Our partners either carry certification or route units to certified recovery — the compliance is on us, not you.
That extra step is why a fridge costs a little more than a washer — it's the price of doing it legally.
An appliance is mostly steel, so it doesn't belong in a landfill. Scrap-metal recycling is the standard end-of-life path.
That recycling value is why appliance removal often prices below equivalent-size furniture. Working units in good condition can be donated instead — tell the crew if yours still runs. See how it fits volume pricing on our junk removal cost page.
A little prep keeps pickup smooth and legal. Two connection types need a pro first.
Empty and unplug standard units. For gas appliances, have the line capped; for hardwired ones, have the circuit disconnected — crews can't legally do either. Draining a water heater or defrosting a fridge ahead of time also spares you a mess on the way out.
Tell us the appliance, whether it needs disconnecting, and your access. We match you to a vetted Florida or New York crew who handles the weight, the refrigerant, and the recycling — legally and in one visit.
Unplugged and empty is all we ask for standard units. Gas appliances and hardwired units are different — have the gas line capped or the circuit disconnected by a pro first. Crews can't legally alter gas or electrical connections in most areas.
The refrigerant. A fridge needs certified recovery of its coolant before scrapping, a step washers and dryers skip. It's typically a $20 to $40 difference, and it's simply the cost of disposing of it legally.
Anything with a cooling circuit — fridge, freezer, AC, dehumidifier — legally requires refrigerant recovery by a certified technician before disposal. Dumping these curbside can draw municipal fines. Our partners carry certification or route units to certified recovery, so the compliance is on us.
Yes — stairs are quoted as a line item, and crews handle tight-turn extractions routinely. That can include removing a door and re-hanging it to clear a fridge. Flag a tight path when booking so the crew arrives ready.
Most of it gets recycled. An appliance is mostly steel, so scrap-metal recycling is the standard path — it's why appliance removal often prices below same-size furniture. Working units in good shape can go the donation route instead.
Yes, if it still runs and isn't too old. Charities and reuse programs take working fridges, washers, and stoves, with a receipt on request. Tell the crew yours still works so they route it to donation before recycling.
Yes, though built-ins need disconnecting first. A wall oven or cooktop is often hardwired or gas-connected, so have it professionally disconnected before pickup. Once it's free, the crew handles the extraction and haul-away.
Usually — commercial fridges, walk-in cooler parts, and double units are heavier but standard work. Weight and door clearance are the questions. Send the dimensions or a photo so the crew brings the right equipment and hands.
Yes. A crew minimum applies, so bundling a fridge, washer, and dryer into one trip spreads that cost. A kitchen or laundry refresh is the ideal time to clear them together rather than one at a time.
Drain it before pickup if you can, since a full tank is heavy and messy. Gas water heaters need the line capped first. Once it's drained and disconnected, it hauls out like any other appliance and the steel gets recycled.