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How to get rid of appliances in Salt Lake City, UT
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Quick answer
Book your yearly Call 2 Haul pickup online or at 801-535-6953, secure the doors, then set the appliance on the parking strip no more than 24 hours before your date.
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- Curbside
- Yes. Call 2 Haul accepts large appliances such as refrigerators, freezers, washers, dryers, stoves and water heaters for residents with City waste service.
- How to prepare
- Remove refrigerator and freezer doors or tape them shut. Put items on the parking strip or curb no more than 24 hours before your confirmed date. Keep the pile about 8 ft wide, 4 ft deep and 4 ft high, at least 5 ft from hydrants, trees, poles and mailboxes, and off sidewalks and driveways.
- Cost / limits
- One bulky-item Call 2 Haul pickup per customer per calendar year (a separate green-waste pickup is also allowed). For bigger loads, use the landfill or a private hauler. The City doesn't list a separate fee. Available to single-family homes and most duplexes and triplexes with City waste service.
- Appointment
- Yes. Request it with the online Call 2 Haul form, call 801-535-6953 (Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) or email the Call 2 Haul team. Have your Public Utilities account number ready, then choose from the next available dates.
- Drop-off
- For loads too big for Call 2 Haul, the City points you to the landfill or a private hauler.
- Tip
- Pickups run 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on your confirmed date.
Official source: www.slc.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 Salt Lake City?
Book your yearly Call 2 Haul pickup online or at 801-535-6953, secure the doors, then set the appliance on the parking strip no more than 24 hours before your date.
Is there curbside pickup for appliances in Salt Lake City?
Yes. Call 2 Haul accepts large appliances such as refrigerators, freezers, washers, dryers, stoves and water heaters for residents with City waste service.
How much does it cost, and are there limits?
One bulky-item Call 2 Haul pickup per customer per calendar year (a separate green-waste pickup is also allowed). For bigger loads, use the landfill or a private hauler. The City doesn't list a separate fee. Available to single-family homes and most duplexes and triplexes with City waste service.
Do I need an appointment in Salt Lake City?
Yes. Request it with the online Call 2 Haul form, call 801-535-6953 (Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) or email the Call 2 Haul team. Have your Public Utilities account number ready, then choose from the next available dates.
Where can I drop off appliances in Salt Lake City?
For loads too big for Call 2 Haul, the City points you to the landfill or a private hauler.
Any other tips for getting rid of appliances in Salt Lake City?
Pickups run 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on your confirmed date.