[This post originally appeared here in April 2018. It has been expanded upon, revised, and updated to reflect more recent information.]
The refrigerator is probably the central fixture of any kitchen besides the stove. But, like any appliance, they become dated and old, and eventually need to be replaced.
However, just moving an old refrigerator can be a major chore. So, how does a typical homeowner manage refrigerator recycling?
Topics: Refrigerator Disposal, Residential Junk Removal, Refrigerator Recycling, get rid of old appliances, Old Appliances, scrap metal, appliance recycling
[This post originally appeared here in April 2018. It has been expanded upon, revised, and updated to reflect more recent information.]
Now that spring is almost here many folks will be looking to replace some old appliances. And one of the most difficult jobs is washer and dryer removal.
With some items that represent large expenditures, it can make sense to replace them with used items. Buthousehold appliances, such as washers and dryers, have gotten more efficient with each year. So, new can often be better. But what about the old units?
Topics: Residential Junk Removal, washer / dryer disposal, get rid of old appliances, appliance recycling, metal recycling
[This post originally appeared here in June 2018. It has been expanded upon, revised, and updated to reflect more recent information.]
Dishwashers get old. Sometimes they just need to be upgraded and other times they must be replaced. Either way, you still need old dishwasher disposal.
Hauling off and disposing of old appliances is a difficult task for any homeowner. Unless you already have an appliance professional or two at home and a large truck, getting rid of that old machine is going to be a challenge.
Topics: get rid of old appliances, Old Appliances, appliance recycling, metal recycling, dishwasher disposal
[This post originally appeared here in October 2019. It has been expanded upon, revised, and updated to reflect more recent information.]
You really loved having that little refrigerator. Until it died unexpectedly. And now that you’ve replaced it with a new one, how to dispose of mini-fridge units can be a challenge.
While it may be tempting to try to get rid of your old mini-fridge by putting it out with the household trash, your local waste management company is highly unlikely to pick it up. And if it's still working, you might be tempted to put it out there with a sign on it. Not a good idea!
Topics: Refrigerator Recycling, get rid of old appliances, Old Appliances, appliance recycling, kitchen appliances
You finally did it. You decided to get rid of those old appliances that have been sitting around, taking up space, and making you feel bad.
But now you have to figure out how to make it happen. Old appliance removal can be difficult, slow, and potentially dangerous work. But it doesn't have to be hard.
Topics: get rid of old appliances, Old Appliances, appliance recycling, used appliance, appliance removal, old appliances disposal
When it comes to old household appliance removal, the optimum solution is recycling. But that's not what happens to most of our old appliances in the U.S.
Recycling large appliances by yourself can be quite difficult and challenging for most people. So, what can you do with that old washer, dryer, or refrigerator?
Topics: get rid of old appliances, Old Appliances, appliance recycling, used appliance, appliance removal, old appliances disposal
[This article was originally published in November 2019. It has been updated and revised for this post.]
It finally happened. Your trusty old washing machine died. Even though you bought a new one to replace it, you still have an appliance removal problem.
And once the excitement of choosing and buying a new “smart” washing machine wears off, your old appliance removal task still has to be done. And that’s not so exciting.
Topics: get rid of old appliances, Old Appliances, appliance recycling, used appliance, appliance removal
When your washer or dryer has done its last load of laundry, you'll need to replace it. And that usually means you'll need an appliance removal service, as well.
If you're lucky, your retailer for your new machine will take the old one for you. But, if not, you've got to get rid of it yourself. Somehow...
Topics: get rid of old appliances, appliance recycling, recycle appliances, appliance removal, old appliances disposal, appliance recyclers
[This post was originally published in December 2018 and has been revised, expanded, and updated.]
Many homeowners take their old equipment and appliances to a landfill. That's because they aren't aware that recycling scrap metal can be an easy option.
Many homeowners and even business owners feel that getting rid of scrap metal items is difficult. And especially if those items are too large to throw into their curbside trash bin.
Topics: junk recycling, scrap metal, appliance recycling, metal recycling, recycling scrap metal
Most of us routinely recycle metal cans and mostly the aluminum ones. But there is far more to recycling metals than putting cans in a recycling bin.
The consumer world is filled with a wide variety of metal products that range from cast iron, to copper, to precious metals. And they can all be recycled - if disposed of properly.
Topics: scrap metal, appliance recycling, metal recycling, junk metal recycling, recycling facilities