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Atlanta, Georgia

Appliance Disposal in Atlanta, GA: Scheduled Bulk Pickup

How City of Atlanta residents get rid of a fridge, freezer, stove, washer, dryer, dishwasher, water heater or window AC: scheduled curbside bulk on your weekly.

15 official sources · verified 2026-09-26 Dallas, Texas

Appliance Disposal in Dallas: Monthly Brush & Bulky Pickup

How Dallas residents get rid of a stove, washer, dryer, water heater, refrigerator, freezer, or AC: monthly curbside brush-and-bulky collection.

23 official sources · verified 2026-09-26 Detroit, Michigan

Appliance Disposal in Detroit: Free Curbside Bulk Set-Out

How Detroit residents get rid of a refrigerator, freezer, stove, washer, dryer, dishwasher, water heater, microwave or AC unit: the free year-round curbside.

16 official sources · verified 2026-09-26 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Appliance Disposal in Philadelphia (2026): Free Bulk Pickup

How Philadelphia residents get rid of a fridge, air conditioner, stove, washer, or water heater: free by-appointment bulk pickup, six Sanitation Convenience.

20 official sources · verified 2026-09-26 Atlanta, Georgia

Atlanta E-Waste Disposal: No Curbside Pickup

Atlanta does not collect e-waste curbside — electronics are excluded from bulk pickup. Use the appointment-only CHaRM drop-off (Live Thrive), DeKalb or Best.

12 official sources · verified 2026-09-26 Chicago, Illinois

Chicago Appliance Disposal: Ward Bulk Pick-Up

Chicago appliance disposal: who gets City bulk pickup (1-4 unit buildings), how to arrange a ward pick-up, fridge door and Freon rules.

1 official sources · verified 2026-09-26

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Austin, TX8 guides
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Tampa, FL7 guides
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