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While no one wants to replace their refrigerator, washer, dryer, stove, or other major appliance, unfortunately, you will likely have to do so from time to time. There may be times you willingly buy a new appliance in order to upgrade, but most people do tend to wait to do that until an appliance breaks down. When this occurs, you will need to purchase a new item and figure out how to deal with appliance disposal. It’s not always easy to get rid of an old appliance. Some of them have chemicals in them that have to be dealt with, while others are bulky and heavy to move.

When you’re ready to dump an old appliance, there are a few things to keep in mind. Here are some tips for dealing with these appliances and how you can get rid of them.

Is the Appliance Beyond Repair?

First, do you really need to replace the old appliance? Some repairs are fairly minor and can get you many more years of use out of the appliance. With dryers, for example, sometimes the issue is a small fuse that can be replaced in about five minutes and only costs a few dollars. Other times, however, the entire motor seizes up. When that occurs, it’s time to look for a replacement.

The main thing to consider when deciding if you should repair or replace an old appliance is cost. Some repairs are simply so costly that it makes more financial sense to replace the appliance. This is especially true if the appliance is fairly old. Even if it’s a little more to buy a replacement, you’re getting a newer model that may be more energy efficient. This could result in a net gain in the long run by lowering your energy bills.

Does Delivery Include Appliance Disposal?

Some companies are willing to deliver a new appliance and remove the old one. This old appliance removal often includes an additional charge, however. This extra cost may be more than you’re willing to pay. You also don’t know what will happen with the old appliance. Will it be sent to the landfill, or will the company send it to a recycling center? Few of these big box stores work with recycling partners, so you may be sending your old appliance straight to the dump.

If you’re having your HVAC unit replaced, it’s likely that the professionals doing so will handle the old furnace removal. You can only have these units worked on by those who are certified to do so. Unlike with other appliances, you know you’ll have experts delivering and installing your new furnace or air conditioning unit, so you can reasonably expect them to haul off the old junk. The same is usually true for hot water heater removal and other major household systems. However, there are some that may charge you a fee for this. If you handle the removal and disposal yourself, you may be able to save some money.

Where Do You Store the Old Appliance?

If the store delivering your new appliance doesn’t offer to haul away the old one or you don’t want them to, what do you do with it? You’ll need to find some place to store the old appliance. Most people would put it in the garage. However, if your garage is on the small side or is fairly full, you may not have space to put it there and still park your car.

In that case, you may decide to put the old appliance outside on your back porch or even at the curb. After all, what does it matter if your old refrigerator or stove gets rained on? If you do this, make certain you tape the doors shut. You don’t want anyone or anything to get trapped inside. In fact, you may even want to take the doors off if that’s an option. There’s always the risk that kids will play in old appliances or that an animal will get trapped inside.

Using Bulk Trash Pickup

Some people put their appliances out for the city to pick up on bulk trash day. While this sounds like a very easy solution to appliance disposal, there are a few downsides. First, you have to get the old appliance out of your home and down to the curb. This can be very difficult if you live by yourself. You don’t want to hurt yourself or cause others to get hurt, which can easily happen if you’re dealing with old refrigerators or washing machines. If the appliance is on the second floor or in your basement, it can be even more difficult, and the risk of injury greatly increases.

Then there’s the fact that Houston only offers bulk waste pickup every other month. If you miss the scheduled pickup day, you’ll have to wait until the next one rolls around. This means you may have that old appliance sitting around for almost two months. It will take up space and can present a risk if you have kids or small animals. If you leave it outside, there’s always the risk you could be fined if it can be seen from the street. Those who live in neighborhoods with an HOA will want to be especially careful with putting old appliances out.

Will the City of Houston Recycling Program Take Appliances?

The City of Houston provides its residents with a green recycling bin they can use to recycle plastics, paper, glass, and other basic items. While some metals such as tin and aluminum are accepted by the Houston recycling program, they don’t accept any appliances, cords, hoses, scrap metal, or other things related to appliances. If you want to recycle appliances, you’ll have to handle it yourself.

Going to a Recycling Center

One option is to take these appliances to a recycling center. However, again, there’s the issue of you doing all the work. You have to deal with things such as water softener removal. These systems aren’t as bulky as a refrigerator, but they’re still on the heavy side. If you’re not having the system replaced, you’ll have to figure out how to disconnect everything from your home, too. If you’re not comfortable doing that, you’ll have to pay someone.

Another concern is getting your old appliances to the recycling center. If you don’t have a truck or a large SUV, you may not be able to fit them in your vehicle. Dealing with small appliances isn’t that difficult—you could easily deal with microwave recycling. However, there may be no way for you to get a refrigerator, large chest freezer, or hot water heater to the recycling location. Also, there’s once again the issue of getting the old appliance out and into your vehicle. Lifting refrigerators into the bed of a truck is going to take several strong people.

Avoid All the Trouble—Call Junk King of North Houston!

Why bother with all of the work and effort that goes into appliance disposal? Instead of trying to do it all yourself, call Junk King of North Houston. Our team is experienced in everything from dealing with large chest freezers to handling water softener removal. We will cart the items out of your home quickly and safely, ensuring that your home isn’t damaged and that no one gets hurt. Our services are available year-round, and there are no restrictions like there are on Houston recycling or bulk waste pickup.

We Do More than Dispose of Old Appliances

Junk King deals with more than just old appliances. We will also haul off old furniture, busted electronics, yardwork and construction debris, and much more. If it’s not hazardous, we can deal with it. We’re a one-stop junk hauling service. You won’t need to worry about finding multiple companies to haul off different items. We do it all from air conditioner removal to sectional sofa disposal.

We Recycle Old Appliance Components

We know you don’t want to add anything to the local landfill, and we don’t either. Junk King is dedicated to recycling as much as we possibly can. Beyond that, we will actually donate anything that still works or is in good condition to one of our partner organizations in Houston. If you’re simply upgrading your refrigerator and the old one is still running, we’ll find someone who can use it. The same goes for any other appliance or piece of furniture. We don’t want anything to go to waste.

When something isn’t functional, we send it off to one of our local recyclers. We work with them to disassemble appliances into their smaller, more easily recycled components. We even have professionals who handle the removal of refrigerants and other chemicals, so they are disposed of safely. All of this is done at no additional charge to you.

Call Junk King North Houston for Appliance Disposal Today

If you have a few old appliances that you need to get rid of, give us a call. For a few appliances, we can likely give you a quote over the phone, plus you can text us pictures if we need a little more information. We can also give you a quote in person. When we do, we usually come in one of our large trucks, so we can haul away your old appliances right away if you accept the estimate. To get the process started, call us at 1-888-888-JUNK, text us at 1-737-888-5865, or book online.