Find Local Appliance & Fridge Removal Companies in Ann Arbor, MI
No appliance & fridge removal companies near Ann Arbor are mapped in OpenStreetMap yet, so this page starts with the city's own options.
Appliances that contain freon can be taken to the Drop-Off Station, which removes the freon for a fee. Not accepted: at the curb: furniture, mattresses, appliances and other large items; freon appliances and tires in carts.
For a self-haul, the closest scrap metal yard mapped near Ann Arbor is 8.7 miles east of the city center. City fee that applies: freon removal is offered for a fee at the Drop-Off Station.
Appliance & Fridge Removal companies near Ann Arbor
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Company data © OpenStreetMap contributors, retrieved October 19, 2026. No ratings or reviews; the order is by distance from the city center.
How to choose a appliance & fridge removal company in Ann Arbor
- Check the city option first. In Ann Arbor: no curbside bulky pickup. Large items go to the city's Drop-Off Station or a county cleanup day. The rules are summarized below.
- Shortlist two or three local companies and check on their websites that they take appliances and refrigerators.
- Ask each one for a written, all-in price: labor, disposal fees, stairs, minimum charges and any extra for heavy items.
- Ask where your items will end up, and whether usable pieces are donated or recycled.
- Agree on the pickup window and what you need to do first: empty and defrost a fridge or freezer a day ahead.
Typical cost of appliance & fridge removal
Removing a washer or dryer typically costs $70 to $205. Refrigerators and freezers often carry an extra $35 to $60 each because of their weight.
Source: 2026 national cost guide (prices from contractor estimates). National ranges, not local quotes.
Questions to ask before you hire
- Is the quote a fixed price or based on volume, and what happens if the load is bigger than expected?
- Are disposal and dump fees included?
- Do you carry liability insurance in case something in the home is damaged?
- How many people will come, and will they carry items down stairs?
- Which items won't you take?
- Who recovers the refrigerant from a fridge or freezer, and can I have the signed statement?
Appliances and refrigerators: what Ann Arbor takes
Not accepted
- At the curb: furniture, mattresses, appliances and other large items
- Freon appliances and tires in carts
Local rules that apply to appliances and refrigerators
- County Cleanup Days, held several times a year at different sites, take bulky waste, appliances, electronics, household hazardous waste and scrap tires from Washtenaw County residents. Registration is required. Source
Under federal rules, the refrigerant in household fridges, freezers and window air conditioners must be recovered before the appliance is scrapped or landfilled, and the last site in the chain must keep a signed statement saying who recovered it and when (EPA Section 608). That is why sites near Ann Arbor may ask for proof before they accept a fridge.
How pickup works in Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor has no curbside bulky pickup at all, and leaving a couch or mattress at the curb can get you fined. You have three options: the city's Drop-Off Station (residents can get a pass that waives the gate fee), a Washtenaw County cleanup day, or a private hauler.
What the rules say about appliances and refrigerators: Washtenaw County holds several Cleanup Days a year at different sites (registration required, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.) that take bulky waste, appliances, electronics and scrap tires. Do not leave furniture, mattresses or appliances at the curb.
City contact: 734-994-7336 (city customer service)
City fees for appliances and refrigerators
- Freon removal is offered for a fee at the Drop-Off Station.
Where to take appliances and refrigerators near Ann Arbor
Drop-off sites listed by the city
- Ann Arbor Drop-Off Station (run by a local nonprofit for the city), 2950 East Ellsworth Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Scrap metal yards for appliances and refrigerators
Scrap metal yards take washers, dryers, stoves and water heaters; for fridges and freezers they ask for proof the refrigerant was recovered. (5 within 15 miles.)
- Scrap metal yard (8.7 mi east of the city center, map)
- Scrap metal yard (8.8 mi east of the city center, map)
- Scrap metal yard (9.6 mi east of the city center, map)
- Scrap metal yard (9.7 mi east of the city center, map)
Recycling and drop-off centers for appliances and refrigerators
Some drop-off centers take appliances; ask about refrigerant rules first. (2 within 15 miles.)
- Recycling or drop-off center · 2950 East Ellsworth Road, Ann Arbor (3.5 mi southeast of the city center, map)
- PADNOS Ann Arbor Recycling Center · 5455 South State Road, Ann Arbor (4.6 mi south of the city center, map)
Transfer stations for appliances and refrigerators
Appliances are often accepted here for a fee; fridges need the refrigerant removed first. (1 within 15 miles.)
- Ann Arbor Dumpster Rentals · 2463 West Stadium Boulevard, Ann Arbor (2.5 mi west of the city center, map)
From OpenStreetMap; call ahead about hours and fees.
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Donating appliances and refrigerators in Ann Arbor
Working appliances less than about ten years old are the easiest to give away. A few of the 4 charity thrift stores mapped near Ann Arbor take them; most will not take broken ones.
- Charity thrift store · 1621 South State Street, Ann Arbor (1.2 mi south of the city center, map)
- Charity thrift store · 2280 South Industrial Highway, Ann Arbor (1.6 mi south of the city center, map)
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Areas served around Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor is in Washtenaw County, Michigan. This page covers the 5 ZIP codes that overlap the city: 48103, 48104, 48105, 48108, 48109.
Other cities we cover nearby: Akron, OH (141 mi), Dayton, OH (174 mi), Rockford, IL (273 mi).
Frequently asked questions
Does Ann Arbor pick up appliances and refrigerators?
Appliances that contain freon can be taken to the Drop-Off Station, which removes the freon for a fee. Not accepted: at the curb: furniture, mattresses, appliances and other large items; freon appliances and tires in carts.
What about the refrigerant in an old fridge in Ann Arbor?
Appliances that contain freon can be taken to the Drop-Off Station, which removes the freon for a fee. Freon removal is offered for a fee at the Drop-Off Station. Federal rules (EPA Section 608) require refrigerant to be recovered before a fridge, freezer or window air conditioner is scrapped or landfilled.
What does it cost to get rid of appliances and refrigerators in Ann Arbor?
Freon removal is offered for a fee at the Drop-Off Station. Private appliance & fridge removal nationally: Removing a washer or dryer typically costs $70 to $205. Refrigerators and freezers often carry an extra $35 to $60 each because of their weight.
How are the companies on this page chosen?
They are businesses mapped in OpenStreetMap within about 15 km (9 miles) of the Ann Arbor city center, or with an address in Ann Arbor, whose name or tags match appliance & fridge removal. We don't rank them, take payment for placement or publish ratings or reviews. Owners can claim or update a listing.
Does Removal Services Near Me do the removal in Ann Arbor?
No. Removal Services Near Me is a directory that lists independent companies; it doesn't haul, remove or dispose of anything itself.