Disposal guide
Can You Put Appliances in a Dumpster?
Washers, dryers, stoves, dishwashers: straight in, no problem. Refrigerators, freezers, and anything with refrigerant: one extra step required by federal law. Here is the breakdown.
The Easy List
Washers, dryers, ranges, ovens, dishwashers, microwaves, and water heaters are just heavy metal. They go in the trailer or on a junk removal truck without ceremony. They are also worth money as scrap, which is part of why our junk removal pricing on appliance hauls stays friendly: we recover the metal value instead of paying to bury it.
The Refrigerant List
Refrigerators, freezers, window AC units, and dehumidifiers contain refrigerant that federal law requires a certified technician to recover before the unit is scrapped or landfilled. Facilities charge a per-unit fee for refrigerant units or refuse them without a recovery tag. The practical version for you: do not gut, cut, or vent a fridge yourself, just tell us it exists and the recovery step gets handled and priced upfront.
Freon Removal Is Not a DIY Project
Venting refrigerant is a federal violation and the lines hold pressure. Every metro facility checks. We deal with refrigerant units constantly; it is a routine line item, not an obstacle. The fridge in the garage that has been beer-only since 2015 can absolutely go; it just goes correctly.
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