Where to Dispose of Appliances in San Diego
Appliances are heavy and some are regulated, so they can't just go to the curb. Here's where to take them in San Diego, and the special rule for anything with refrigerant.
Scrap-metal recyclers
Washers, dryers, stoves and water heaters are mostly metal and accepted at scrap yards — sometimes free if you haul them yourself.
Retailer haul-away
Buying a replacement? Many retailers remove your old unit on delivery, free or for a small fee.
Fridges & AC units: freon must be removed
Refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners contain refrigerant that must be professionally recovered before disposal (a small handling fee, around $25). They're banned from the regular landfill.
Same-day appliance pickup
Don't want to load 200 lbs of metal? We disconnect (where safe), carry it out, and deliver it to certified recyclers with freon handled correctly.
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(619) 999-3565Frequently asked questions
Where can I dispose of a refrigerator in San Diego?
Fridges need certified refrigerant removal first, so they can't go to the curb or regular landfill. Use a certified recycler (small freon fee) or book appliance pickup and we handle the certified disposal.
Can I recycle a washer or dryer for free?
Often yes — metal appliances like washers, dryers and stoves have scrap value and some recyclers accept them free if you transport them yourself.
Do you remove old appliances?
Yes, same-day across San Diego County. We handle the lifting and certified recycling, including freon recovery for fridges and AC units.
