You finally replaced the old refrigerator. Or the washing machine gave out after 12 years and the new one is being delivered Thursday.
Now you have a full-size appliance sitting in your kitchen — or your basement — and you are realizing that getting rid of it is not as simple as putting it at the curb.
In Washington County, appliance disposal is regulated. There are rules about what can be picked up, when it can be picked up, and what has to be done first before certain appliances can even be accepted at disposal facilities.
This guide breaks it all down — your real options, the actual costs, and what Iron Bear & Co handles for McMurray and Washington County homeowners who just want the appliance gone.
Iron Bear & Co handles appliance removal in Canonsburg and across Washington County. We pick up, haul away, and responsibly dispose of old appliances so you do not have to deal with any of this yourself.
Just want it gone? Call Iron Bear & Co at (724) 809-3998 for appliance pickup in McMurray and Washington County.
Why You Cannot Just Leave Appliances at the Curb in Washington County
Standard garbage collection in McMurray does not accept most large appliances. Waste Management’s bulk pickup covers two items per household on the first full collection week of each month — but with important conditions attached.
Any appliance that contains freon — refrigerators, freezers, dehumidifiers, window AC units — must have the freon professionally removed and the unit certified before Waste Management will accept it. No certificate, no pickup. Period.
Beyond the freon rule, the two-item monthly limit means that if you are replacing multiple appliances — as commonly happens during a kitchen renovation or after buying a new home — standard collection will not cover everything. You are looking at weeks of waiting or multiple months of scheduled pickups just to clear out a single appliance upgrade project.
Washington County does operate a permanent electronics and appliance recycling facility in Ellsworth that accepts freon appliances. The freon removal fee is $20 per qualifying unit. But that option still requires you to transport the appliance yourself — which means a capable vehicle, someone to help you load and unload, and the time to make the trip.
For most McMurray homeowners, that is not a realistic option for something the size of a refrigerator or a washer-dryer pair.
Your Three Real Options for Appliance Disposal in Washington County
Option 1 — Retailer Take-Back
Many appliance retailers offer haul-away service when they deliver your new unit. It is convenient because it happens at the same time as your delivery. The limitations: it only covers the specific appliance being replaced, there is usually an added fee of $20 to $50, and it does not work if you are just trying to get rid of an old appliance without buying a new one from that retailer.
If you are replacing a single appliance at a major retailer and the timing works out, this is a fine option. If you have multiple old appliances to get rid of, it falls short fast.
Option 2 — Drop It Off at the Washington County Facility
The Washington County recycling facility in Ellsworth accepts most household appliances. Freon units cost $20 extra for the removal fee. This is one of the lowest-cost disposal options if you can get the appliance there yourself.
The catch is the transport. A full-size refrigerator weighs 200 to 300 pounds. A washer or dryer runs 150 to 200 pounds. Moving either of these without proper equipment and a second person is a real injury risk. If you have the right vehicle and the help available, this option works. Most people do not.
Option 3 — Professional Appliance Removal
Iron Bear & Co comes to your home, removes the appliance from wherever it is — kitchen, basement, garage, back porch — loads it into our truck, and handles all disposal including proper recycling and freon unit processing. Our appliance removal service covers McMurray, Canonsburg, and all of Washington County. You do not move anything. You do not make any trips. You just show us where it is and we take it from there.
Appliances We Remove in McMurray and Washington County
- Refrigerators and freezers — including freon units, handled properly
- Washing machines and dryers
- Dishwashers
- Ovens, stoves, and ranges
- Microwaves and over-range units
- Window and central AC units
- Dehumidifiers
- Water heaters — gas and electric
- Exercise equipment — treadmills, ellipticals, weight sets
- Multiple appliances in a single visit
We can also handle appliances in difficult locations — bottom of a basement staircase, back corner of a garage, second-floor laundry room. We bring the right equipment to get it out safely without damage to your walls, floors, or doorframes.
Replacing appliances as part of a bigger project? We can combine appliance haul-away with a full residential junk removal visit — appliances, furniture, clutter, and anything else you need gone in a single trip.
Old appliances in the way? Call Iron Bear & Co at (724) 809-3998. We serve McMurray and all of Washington County.
What Happens to Your Old Appliances After We Pick Them Up
Iron Bear & Co. takes responsible disposal seriously. We do not send everything to a landfill.
Appliances in working condition are directed to donation partners or resellers when possible. Metal components — steel, copper, and aluminum — go to certified recycling facilities. Most large household appliances are over 75% recyclable by weight, so a significant portion of what we haul never ends up in a landfill at all.
Freon-containing units are processed in compliance with EPA and Pennsylvania DEP regulations. E-waste components — electronic control boards, motors, and related parts — go through certified e-waste channels. Only what truly cannot be reused or recycled goes to the transfer station.
How Much Does Appliance Removal Cost in Washington County?
Appliance removal pricing depends on how many items you need removed, where they are located in the home, and whether any special handling is required. Single appliance removal starts at a competitive base rate. Multi-appliance jobs are priced to reflect the efficiency of handling everything in one visit.
Iron Bear & Co provides free, no-obligation on-site estimates. You see the price before we start. You approve it. Then we get to work — no surprises, no additional charges after the fact.
If you are also clearing out other junk at the same time, see our junk removal service in McMurray for combined removal that covers appliances, furniture, and everything else in one visit.
Find out what your appliance removal will cost. Contact Iron Bear & Co. for a free, no-obligation estimate in McMurray and Washington County.
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