Updated for 2026 · 5 min read
A new fridge or washer is being delivered, and the old one has to go somewhere — or it's just been sitting in the basement for six months since it died. Either way, the question is the same: how much does it actually cost to have it hauled away?
Appliance pricing works a bit differently than general junk removal. It's still based on the space it takes up in the truck, but a couple of appliance-specific factors — mainly whether the unit contains refrigerant — can affect the final number too. Here's exactly how it breaks down.
A single fridge, washer, or stove typically falls in the "Minimum Load" range. A matching washer & dryer pair, or a fridge plus a stove, usually lands around ¼ to ⅜ truck. A full kitchen's worth of appliances during a renovation can move up from there.
Drag the slider below to see what fits at each truck size.
Fridges, freezers, air conditioners and dehumidifiers contain refrigerant that has to be professionally recovered before disposal, per federal environmental regulations — this adds a small fee versus a non-refrigerant appliance like a stove.
A single fridge is a minimum load. A washer & dryer pair, or a full kitchen suite during a renovation, adds up in truck space fast.
A basement or upstairs laundry room takes more time (and sometimes more people) than a ground-floor kitchen pickup.
Appliances are dense. A single fridge or washer can weigh 150–250 lbs, which is part of why they're priced individually rather than lumped into a flat "per item" rate.
We handle the refrigerant recovery correctly and quote it upfront — no surprise "environmental fee" added after the fact.
That's 77% more room for a price that's proportionally lower per cubic yard. If you've got a genuinely large job, that difference adds up fast.
You can, but a few things about appliances specifically make this less simple than it looks.
Fridges and freezers legally require refrigerant recovery before disposal · a single appliance can weigh 150–250 lbs, awkward for one or two people · most municipal transfer stations won't take major appliances curbside without this step done first
Refrigerant handled correctly, included in the quote · two-person crew, no risk to your back or your stairwell · upfront price, no trip to the transfer station required
We run same-day appointments across HRM whenever the day allows it, with clear booking windows so you're not stuck guessing when someone will show up:
The fastest way to get a real number — not a rough estimate — is a quick photo-based quote. Send a few pictures of what needs to go, and we can tell you almost exactly where you'll land, before anyone drives out.
Book online and we'll confirm your exact price before we arrive — no guessing, no obligation.