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Appliance Removal & Haul-Away

Replaced a fridge or a washer and the store won't take the old one? We remove refrigerators, freezers, washers, dryers, stoves, dishwashers, water heaters and other large appliances from kitchens, garages and laundry rooms.

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How do I dispose of an old refrigerator in San Diego?

Empty it, defrost it, and disconnect the water line, then have it hauled to a facility that recovers refrigerant. The City of San Diego requires appliances to be properly handled before a load enters the Miramar Landfill, so a fridge can't simply be tossed. Pacific Haul & Wash removes it from your kitchen or garage.

Can I put a washer or dryer in the trash?

No. Large appliances are not regular trash in San Diego, and the Miramar Landfill requires appliances to be properly disposed of before loads enter. Appliances are recycled for their metal, and refrigerant units need certified handling. Have water and gas shut off and lines disconnected before we arrive, and we carry it out.

Disconnected and ready to go

For the fastest pickup, have appliances disconnected from water and gas before we arrive. Appliances that contain refrigerant, like fridges and AC units, are taken to facilities that can handle them properly, and metal is recycled when possible.

How appliance removal is priced

  • Number and type of appliances
  • Refrigerant-containing units have added handling
  • Stairs and tight laundry rooms
San Diego junk removal cost guide

What we can't take

  • Appliances still connected to gas, water or hardwired power
  • Paint, solvents, pesticides, pool chemicals, fuel, motor oil and propane tanks (household hazardous waste programs take these)

Real jobs

Our work

  • After: the same balcony cleared of all lumber and debris, with patio furniture back in useBefore: balcony in San Diego County piled with broken lumber, boards and black bags of debrisBeforeAfter

    Balcony debris haul-off

    Lumber, broken boards and bags of debris were piled wall to wall on this balcony. We loaded it all and hauled it out.

    Construction debris removal
  • After: the hillside walkway beside the block wall with every mattress removedBefore: several old mattresses leaning against a block wall on a hillside walkwayBeforeAfter

    Dumped mattresses on a hillside

    Someone stashed a stack of mattresses behind a dumpster enclosure on a hillside. We hauled every one out and left the walkway clear.

    Illegal dumping cleanup
  • After: the same wall and walkway with the mattress goneBefore: an old white mattress propped against a wall outside a San Diego County homeBeforeAfter

    Single mattress pickup

    An old mattress left against the wall, picked up and hauled away in one trip.

    Mattress removal

Local drop-off and disposal options

If you would rather haul it yourself, these are the public facilities and programs that apply. Hours and rules change, so confirm with the source before you go.

  • Landfill

    Miramar Landfill (City of San Diego)

    5180 Convoy St, San Diego, CA 92111

    The City of San Diego's only active landfill. Open Monday to Saturday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., closed Sundays. Fees are charged per load or per ton, and appliances, TVs, electronics, universal waste and household hazardous waste must be properly disposed of before a load enters.

    Official source (opens in a new tab)
  • Recycling

    WasteFreeSD

    The regional search tool for where to recycle, donate or dispose of a specific item in your city.

    Official source (opens in a new tab)

Facility details checked against official sources in October 2026.

Full county breakdown: San Diego junk disposal guide.

FAQ

Appliance Removal questions

All FAQs

Do you take old refrigerators?

Yes, we remove old refrigerators and freezers. Please empty them first. Because they contain refrigerant, we take them to facilities that handle appliances properly instead of a regular landfill.

Do you disconnect gas appliances?

No. For safety, gas stoves and dryers need to be disconnected and capped by you or a qualified technician before we arrive. Electric and water connections should be unplugged and shut off too.

Do you take water heaters?

Yes, once the water heater has been drained and disconnected by you or your plumber, we can haul it away for metal recycling.

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