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Washer & Dryer Removal: Cost, Municipal Bulk Pickup Rules & Disposal Options
Washing machines and dryers do not contain Freon refrigerant, making them eligible for free county scrap-metal/white-goods drop-off, scheduled city bulky pickup, or in-home laundry room haul-away starting at $85.
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Your Washer & Dryer Disposal & Hauling Options
Free County White-Goods & Scrap Metal Drop-Off
Because washers and dryers contain no refrigerant, they are accepted free of charge at Wake County Multi-Material Recycling Facilities (6130 Old Smithfield Rd in Apex and 9029 Deponie Dr in Raleigh), Durham’s Waste Disposal Center (2115 E. Club Blvd), Austin’s Recycle & Reuse Center (by appointment), and Houston’s 6 Neighborhood Depositories. [2]
Municipal Curbside Pickup Rules
Unlike refrigerators, washers and dryers are accepted on regular scheduled bulk routes in Wake Forest (2 free/year), Charlotte (free via 311), Durham (free up to 3 items/wk), Austin (3 free/yr), and Houston (even-month Junk Waste). Raleigh classifies washers/dryers under its $70 Special Load program, and Cary charges $10 at the convenience center or a 311 curbside fee. [3]
In-Home Upstairs Laundry Room Removal
Front-load washing machines have concrete counterweights and weigh 180–250 lbs. LoadUp’s two-person crews disconnect and carry washers, dryers, and stacked laundry centers out from second-floor laundry rooms or tight closets starting at $85. [1]
Prices
| What | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|
| County Multi-Material / Transfer Station white-goods drop-off (Wake, Durham, Austin, Houston) | Free for residents | [2] |
| LoadUp single washer or dryer removal (or bundled pair discount) | from $85 | [1] |
| City of Raleigh curbside Special Load Collection | $70 per load | [3] |
Prices as published by the source on the access date; confirm before you go.
City Bulk Pickup Rules for Washer & Dryer Disposal
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FAQ
Can I put a washer and dryer in a roll-off dumpster?
No. Even though washers and dryers do not contain Freon, North Carolina and many other states ban all white goods (major appliances) from landfill disposal, so roll-off haulers prohibit them inside mixed containers.
How much does washer and dryer haul-away cost?
LoadUp removes a single washer or dryer starting around $85, with bundled volume discounts when removing both the washer and dryer on the same trip.
Sources
- LoadUp: Washer & Dryer Removal and Disposal (accessed 2026-10-24)
- Wake County Government: Multi-Material Recycling Facilities (accessed 2026-10-24)
- City of Raleigh: Bulky, Special, and E-Waste Collection (accessed 2026-10-24)
Last checked 2026-10-24.