How Much Does Appliance Removal Cost in Halifax?
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 weight and access — can affect the final number too. Here's exactly how it breaks down.
Appliance removal pricing, by load size
| Load Size | Price Range |
|---|---|
| Minimum Load | $135–$185 |
| ⅛ Truck | $185–$240 |
| ⅙ Truck | $240–$295 |
| ¼ Truck (Most Popular) | $295–$395 |
| ⅜ Truck | $395–$495 |
| ½ Truck | $495–$625 |
| ⅝ Truck | $625–$745 |
| ¾ Truck | $745–$860 |
| ⅞ Truck | $860–$975 |
| Full Truck | $975+ |
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 still fits in a minimum load. A full kitchen's worth of appliances during a renovation can move up from there.
What actually affects an appliance removal quote
Refrigerant-Containing Units
Fridges, freezers, air conditioners and dehumidifiers contain refrigerant that has to be recovered by a certified technician before disposal, under Nova Scotia's ozone-layer rules — that's included in our price.
How Many Appliances
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.
Access
A basement or upstairs laundry room takes more time (and sometimes more people) than a ground-floor kitchen pickup.
Weight
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 include it in the price — no surprise "environmental fee" added after the fact.
How we compare to Halifax franchises
Each of our trucks holds 23 cubic yards — up to 53% more room than the typical 15–18 yd³ franchise truck. On a genuinely large job, that can mean one trip instead of two.
Can I just haul it away myself?
You can, but a few things about appliances specifically make this less simple than it looks.
Doing It Yourself
Fridges and freezers need their refrigerant recovered by a certified technician before disposal · a single appliance can weigh 150–250 lbs, awkward for one or two people · HRM will remove the refrigerant free and collect the fridge at the curb, but it can take up to two weeks and you carry it out
Anytime Junk
Refrigerant handled correctly, included in the quote · two-person crew, no strain on your back, careful with your stairwell · upfront price, no trip to the transfer station required
Same-day service, real availability
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 close number — not a guess — is a quick photo-based estimate. Send a few pictures of what needs to go, and we can tell you almost exactly where you'll land, before anyone drives out.
Ready to get that old appliance out of here?
Book online and we'll confirm your final price before we start — no guessing, no obligation.
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