How Do I Dispose of Appliances?

Appliance pick up is included with your weekly residential service.*  Each week we will pick up one large appliance or bulk item and ensure it’s disposed of properly. Please contact us in advance and place your appliance next to your cart on your normal collection day.

Please note that appliance pick up will be completed later in the day by a separate truck with a lift-gate. Your normal driver will not pick up you appliance.  Commercial customers, please contact your account manager for options. *Residents in Grundy County and some rural communities should contact our office as there may be a charge for appliance pick up.

How to Dispose of Dishwasher
How to Dispose of Dishwasher

Dishwasher Disposal

We can pick up your dishwasher! However, according to state law, the doors must be taken off the appliance before it is set outside. If you do not plan on trading the dishwasher in for a new one, place the bulk item at the curb on your regular trash pick up day with the door set beside it.

We can pick up your dishwasher! However, according to state law, the doors must be taken off the appliance before it is set outside. If you do not plan on trading the dishwasher in for a new one, place the bulk item at the curb on your regular trash pick up day with the door set beside it.

How to Dispose of Refrigerator
How to dispose of refrigerator

Fridge & Refrigerator Disposal

We can pick up your refrigerator. However, before we can pick it up, the doors must be taken off the appliance according to state law. Simply place your fridge and its door at the curb on your regular weekly pick up day and we’ll ensure proper disposal. Remember, many appliance centers will remove your old refrigerator when they deliver the new one.

We can pick up your refrigerator. However, before we can pick it up, the doors must be taken off the appliance according to state law. Simply place your fridge and its door at the curb on your regular weekly pick up day and we’ll ensure proper disposal. Remember, many appliance centers will remove your old refrigerator when they deliver the new one.

How to Dispose of Microwave
How to Dispose of Microwave

Microwave Disposal

Microwaves can be disposed of in your regular garbage. Microwaves are not included in the Illinois E-Waste Landfill Ban. If you prefer to have your microwave recycled, you may bring them to your local appliance store or to a drop off location at a local business. Please call your local appliance center for details.

Microwaves can be disposed of in your regular garbage. Microwaves are not included in the Illinois E-Waste Landfill Ban. If you prefer to have your microwave recycled, you may bring them to your local appliance store or to a drop off location at a local business. Call your local appliance center for details.

How to Dispose of Water Heater
How to Dispose of Water Heater

Water Heater Disposal

We can remove your water heater! Water heater pick up is included with your weekly residential service. Before placing your water heater at the curb on your regular garbage pick up day, please drain the water inside.

We can remove your water heater! Water heater pick up is included with your weekly residential service. Before placing your water heater at the curb on your regular garbage pick up day, please drain the water inside.

How to dispose of washer
How to dispose of washer

Washer Disposal

We can pick up your washer! If you do not plan on trading in your washer for a new one, place your washer at the curb on your regular pick up day. We will properly dispose of the washer and its components in a safe and environmentally friendly way. The door must be taken off your washer before we can pick it up at your curb.

We can pick up your washer! If you do not plan on trading in your washer for a new one, place your washer at the curb on your regular pick up day. We will properly dispose of the washer and its components in a safe and environmentally friendly way. The door must be taken off your washer before we can pick it up at your curb.

How to dispose of Dryer
How to dispose of Dryer

Dryer Disposal

Yes, we can take care of your dryer. Before you place your dryer at the curb, please take off the door. Lay the door alongside your dryer, and we will dispose your dryer and its components in a safe and environmentally friendly way.

Yes, we can take care of your dryer. Before you place your dryer at the curb, please take off the door. Lay the door alongside your dryer, and we will dispose your dryer and its components in a safe and environmentally friendly way.

How to Dispose of Stove

Stove Disposal

We will gladly remove your stove! If you do not plan on trading in your stove for a new one, place your stove at the curb on your regular pick up day. Please remove the door and place it alongside the stove prior to being picked up. We will properly dispose of the stove and its components in a safe and environmentally friendly way.

We will gladly remove your stove! If you do not plan on trading in your stove for a new one, place your stove at the curb on your regular pick up day. Please remove the door and place it alongside the stove prior to being picked up. We will properly dispose of the stove and its components in a safe and environmentally friendly way.

How to dispose of Freezer

Freezer Disposal

We can dispose of your freezer. Please take the doors off the appliance before it is set outside. If you do not plan on trading the freezer in with the company for a new one, place the freezer at the curb on your regular trash pick up day with doors placed alongside.

How to dispose of freezer

We can dispose of your freezer. Please take the doors off the appliance before it is set outside. If you do not plan on trading the freezer in with the company for a new one, place the freezer at the curb on your regular trash pick up day with doors placed alongside.

Additional Resources

How to dispose of Bulk Items
How to Dispose of Hazardous Waste
How to dispose of electronics e waste
How to dispose of household waste
How to dispose of medical waste

Bulk Items

Hazardous Waste

Electronic Waste

Household Waste

Medical Waste

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