Washer and dryer removal cost
$90 – $170
A washer or dryer costs $90 to $170 each to remove. They are heavy, and most of the metal is recycled.
What affects the price
- Weight. Washers are dense for their size, and basement stairs or stacked units make the carry harder.
- Scrap value. They are mostly steel, so scrap collectors sometimes take them free and the metal is almost always recycled.
- Disconnection. Water, drain and power should be disconnected before pickup. Haulers move appliances; most do not do plumbing.
Cost to haul away a washer and dryer together
A washer and a dryer run $90 to $170 each to remove, and taking the pair in one pickup is cheaper per unit than two visits, because you split the truck's minimum charge across both. Budget roughly $150 to $300 for the set, less if you leave them at the curb instead of having a crew carry them up from a basement.
Scrap value: can you get rid of them for free?
Washers and dryers are mostly steel, so they carry modest scrap value. A scrap-metal collector or a local free metal-haul service will sometimes take them at no charge, and if you drop them at a scrapyard yourself you may be paid a few dollars by weight. That trades a scheduled pickup for a bit of effort, but it is the cheapest route when the machines are dead.
Disconnect before the crew arrives
Haulers move appliances but will not touch plumbing or gas. Shut off and disconnect the water supply and drain hose on a washer, and unplug it, before pickup. A gas dryer needs its gas line safely disconnected and capped first; an electric dryer just unplugs. Machines ready to go straight out keep the labor, and the price, down.
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Minimum load · about 1.5 cubic yards
Full-service haul-away (loading + disposal included). Final price is set by the hauler after seeing the job. US averages, 2026.
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FAQ
How much does washer or dryer removal cost?
A washer or dryer costs $90 to $170 each to remove. They are heavy, and most of the metal is recycled.
How much does it cost to haul away a washer and dryer?
About $90 to $170 for each machine, or roughly $150 to $300 for the pair in one pickup, since taking both together splits the minimum charge. Curbside is cheaper than a basement carry-out.
Will someone take my old washer and dryer for free?
Sometimes. They are mostly steel, so scrap-metal collectors and some free metal-haul services will take them at no cost, and a scrapyard may pay a little by weight if you drop them off. Working machines can also be donated, which avoids the fee.
How is washer or dryer removal priced?
Haulers charge by how much room the item takes in the truck, not by the hour, so combining it with other junk in one pickup lowers the cost per item. Leaving it at the curb is often about 25 percent cheaper than an in-home carry-out.