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When we think of recycling, it may not occur to us that it's possible to recycle appliances. But they are actually great candidates for recycling!

In fact, when you choose to recycle appliances, you save a significant amount of landfill space as well as put valuable resources back into the manufacturing cycle.

Topics: get rid of old appliances, Old Appliances, appliance recycling, kitchen appliances, junk metal recycling, recycle appliances, used appliance, appliance removal

[This article was originally published in October 2019 and has been revised and expanded.]

So, your old refrigerator finally stopped working and you have to replace it. But how do you schedule a non-working refrigerator pick-up for recycling?

While some retailers may offer to take your old refrigerator away with them after they deliver your new appliance, this is not always the case. 

Topics: Refrigerator Disposal, Refrigerator Recycling, get rid of old appliances, appliance recycling, kitchen appliances, refrigerator removal

[This post was  published in August 2019 and has been updated and revised.]

Winter is a great time of year to replace old appliances. New ones can brighten up your home and increase efficiency. But getting rid of the old ones can be a challenge.

Old appliance disposal is almost never easy, especially for those units that are not on a ground floor. Not to mention that you need to know where to dispose of them in the first place!

Topics: get rid of old appliances, Old Appliances, appliance recycling, kitchen appliances, recycle appliances, appliance removal, appliance recyclers

 

Kitchen and other household appliances come in all types and sizes. And old appliance disposal can sometimes be a challenge for homeowners and landlords.

Small items such as garbage disposal units you might be able to toss in the trash, but it's far better to opt for recycling and reuse when it comes to old appliance disposal.

Topics: get rid of old appliances, appliance recycling, kitchen appliances, recycle appliances, appliance removal, old appliances disposal

 

 

Despite the rampant inflation, there are some investments that will still save you money in the long run and these include energy efficient appliances. 

Of course, installing new appliances means disposing of old appliances and, for most of us, old appliance removal is no picnic. So, what's a homeowner to do?

Topics: get rid of old appliances, appliance recycling, kitchen appliances, recycle appliances, appliance removal, old appliances 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're renovating your kitchen to give it a makeover. That's great! But it can mean getting rid of appliances, which means you'll need bulk trash removal.

So, how do you plan to remove and dispose of all the large, bulk trash items that you'll have as a result of your home improvement efforts?

Topics: home renovation, kitchen appliances, used appliance, bulk trash, bulk trash removal

 

If you’ve upgraded an appliance or simply bought a replacement, having free used appliance pick up is a plus.

The problem is in determining who and how to make that happen. With that in mind, here are some tips for free used appliance pick up services you can make use of. 

Topics: get rid of old appliances, Old Appliances, appliance recycling, kitchen appliances, used appliance

Getting rid of old appliances isn't always the easiest task for homeowners, but there are smart ways to manage it.

Topics: get rid of old appliances, Old Appliances, donations, appliance recycling, kitchen appliances

Getting rid of old appliances can be a huge chore. And your kitchen stove or oven can be some of the worst to deal with. But if you're upgrading to new appliances, what do you do with the old ones?

Topics: get rid of old appliances, appliance recycling, junk haulling, metal recycling, kitchen appliances