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How to get rid of appliances in Philadelphia, PA
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Quick answer
Book a free Bulk Collection appointment online (up to 4 items), take the fridge doors off, label each item with your Pickup Code, and set it out the evening before. Or bring up to two appliances a day to a sanitation convenience center with proof of address.
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- Curbside
- Not with regular trash — stoves, washing machines, air conditioners and other bulk items are not accepted at the curb. Book the free Bulk Collection program for major appliances like refrigerators, AC units and hot water heaters.
- How to prepare
- Remove refrigerator doors. Mark each item with your 4-letter Pickup Code (marker, or paper and tape).
- Cost / limits
- Free. Up to 4 bulk items per appointment, one appointment per household per week.
- Appointment
- Yes — schedule Bulk Collection online (up to a month ahead; first-come, first-served; new dates open after midnight each day).
- Drop-off
- Sanitation convenience centers take large metal household items, appliances and items containing refrigerants (limit two a day; Mon–Sat 8 AM–6 PM; proof of Philadelphia residence; vehicle under 6,000 lbs). A private hauler is the other option.
- Tip
- Set items out the evening before (no earlier than 5 PM in fall and winter, 7 PM in spring and summer) and by 7 AM on pickup day.
Official source: bulkcollection.phila.gov · www.phila.gov · www.phila.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 Philadelphia?
Book a free Bulk Collection appointment online (up to 4 items), take the fridge doors off, label each item with your Pickup Code, and set it out the evening before. Or bring up to two appliances a day to a sanitation convenience center with proof of address.
Is there curbside pickup for appliances in Philadelphia?
Not with regular trash — stoves, washing machines, air conditioners and other bulk items are not accepted at the curb. Book the free Bulk Collection program for major appliances like refrigerators, AC units and hot water heaters.
How much does it cost, and are there limits?
Free. Up to 4 bulk items per appointment, one appointment per household per week.
Do I need an appointment in Philadelphia?
Yes — schedule Bulk Collection online (up to a month ahead; first-come, first-served; new dates open after midnight each day).
Where can I drop off appliances in Philadelphia?
Sanitation convenience centers take large metal household items, appliances and items containing refrigerants (limit two a day; Mon–Sat 8 AM–6 PM; proof of Philadelphia residence; vehicle under 6,000 lbs). A private hauler is the other option.
Any other tips for getting rid of appliances in Philadelphia?
Set items out the evening before (no earlier than 5 PM in fall and winter, 7 PM in spring and summer) and by 7 AM on pickup day.