Curbside GuideHow to get rid of appliances in Chesapeake, VA
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Quick answer
Schedule a Bulk Trash Collection (757-382-2489 or online), remove fridge or freezer doors, and set the appliance at the curb no more than three work days early.
- Curbside Yes, by request
- Prep Remove doors from refrigerators…
- Cost / limits Counts toward one 4 ft by 4 ft …
- Appointment Yes
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- Curbside
- Yes, by request. Appliances are bulk household items, collected on your regular garbage day once you schedule a Bulk Trash Collection.
- How to prepare
- Remove doors from refrigerators and freezers and tape all glass surfaces. Place it close to the curb, 3 feet from obstructions, no more than three work days early.
- Cost / limits
- Counts toward one 4 ft by 4 ft by 10 ft household bulk pile per week and 12 collections per calendar year. No fee is listed for scheduled bulk pickup.
- Appointment
- Yes. Call 757-382-CITY (2489) by 5 p.m. the work day before, or request online by 11:59 p.m. the day before. Note "appliance" in the request.
- Drop-off
- Residents can also take bulk waste to SPSA transfer stations.
- Tip
- Keep appliances in your household bulk pile, separate from yard debris.
Official source: www.cityofchesapeake.net
Helpful supplies
- Appliance hand truck — Designed for moving washers, dryers and other heavy appliances.
- Furniture sliders — Lets you slide a heavy appliance across the floor without lifting it.
General tips from official sources
- ENERGY STAR has recycling information for clothes washers and other appliances. (www.energystar.gov)
FAQ
How do I get rid of an old appliance in Chesapeake?
Schedule a Bulk Trash Collection (757-382-2489 or online), remove fridge or freezer doors, and set the appliance at the curb no more than three work days early.
Is there curbside pickup for appliances in Chesapeake?
Yes, by request. Appliances are bulk household items, collected on your regular garbage day once you schedule a Bulk Trash Collection.
How much does it cost, and are there limits?
Counts toward one 4 ft by 4 ft by 10 ft household bulk pile per week and 12 collections per calendar year. No fee is listed for scheduled bulk pickup.
Do I need an appointment in Chesapeake?
Yes. Call 757-382-CITY (2489) by 5 p.m. the work day before, or request online by 11:59 p.m. the day before. Note "appliance" in the request.
Where can I drop off appliances in Chesapeake?
Residents can also take bulk waste to SPSA transfer stations.
Any other tips for getting rid of appliances in Chesapeake?
Keep appliances in your household bulk pile, separate from yard debris.