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How to get rid of appliances in Houston, TX
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Quick answer
Put washers, dryers, stoves and water heaters just behind the curb with your heavy trash (6 PM the Friday before to 7 AM on collection day, every other month). A fridge or freezer needs a certified technician's refrigerant-removal tag first. Or drop it at a Residential Drop-Off Center.
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- Curbside
- Yes — stoves, washers, dryers and water heaters go out with heavy trash (every other month, even-numbered months). Refrigerators and freezers only with a certified technician's tag showing the refrigerant was removed.
- How to prepare
- Set it just behind the curb, not in the street or on the sidewalk. Appliances that still contain gas, chemicals or coolant are refused unless the refrigerant has been removed and tagged by a certified technician.
- Cost / limits
- Free. Max 8 cubic yards per set-out; 6 heavy-trash collections per year.
- Appointment
- No — set out between 6 PM the Friday before and 7 AM on your scheduled heavy-trash day.
- Drop-off
- Residential Drop-Off Centers accept stoves, washers and dryers, and refrigerators with a Freon-removal tag (Tue–Sat 9 AM–6 PM; proof of address required).
- Tip
- Look up your heavy-trash day with the City's online schedule tool or the HTX App.
Official source: www.houstontx.gov · houstontx.gov
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 Houston?
Put washers, dryers, stoves and water heaters just behind the curb with your heavy trash (6 PM the Friday before to 7 AM on collection day, every other month). A fridge or freezer needs a certified technician's refrigerant-removal tag first. Or drop it at a Residential Drop-Off Center.
Is there curbside pickup for appliances in Houston?
Yes — stoves, washers, dryers and water heaters go out with heavy trash (every other month, even-numbered months). Refrigerators and freezers only with a certified technician's tag showing the refrigerant was removed.
How much does it cost, and are there limits?
Free. Max 8 cubic yards per set-out; 6 heavy-trash collections per year.
Do I need an appointment in Houston?
No — set out between 6 PM the Friday before and 7 AM on your scheduled heavy-trash day.
Where can I drop off appliances in Houston?
Residential Drop-Off Centers accept stoves, washers and dryers, and refrigerators with a Freon-removal tag (Tue–Sat 9 AM–6 PM; proof of address required).
Any other tips for getting rid of appliances in Houston?
Look up your heavy-trash day with the City's online schedule tool or the HTX App.