Appliance Recycling & Pick Up

Every household needs certain appliances, including washers, dryers, refrigerators, and stoves. When something goes wrong with an appliance, the homeowner will be lucky if they can repair it. If the repairman determines that the appliance cannot be fixed, disposing of the item will be the only viable solution. Unfortunately, this requires a lot of effort and time.

Besides hauling the appliance out of the dwelling, the consumers will also need to find a suitable disposal method. Alternatively, they can depend on our professional appliance recycling services. Our technicians are trained to handle every step of the appliance disposal process.

Why You Should Pick Our Appliance Removal Specialists

The customer can’t replace their stove until they’ve removed the old one. This task will prove to be complicated and potentially dangerous. If the store is not picked up safely, a back injury could occur. Allowing our Seattle-based technicians to handle this for you will be easier, safer, and quicker. We handle the heavy lifting, transporting, and disposing of the appliance. We also aim to provide reasonably priced services to ensure that we can help as many Seattle clients as possible.

Our Appliance Disposal Costs

Many of our clients have multiple appliances that must be disposed of simultaneously. It only makes sense to choose us because we can handle three or four appliances in one visit. Just remember that the price is based on the amount of space taken up in our vehicle. We always provide our clients with free quotes so there will be no surprises. We do not believe in using hidden fees to dupe our customers.

Recycling Appliances Is Eco-Friendly

Improperly disposing of an appliance could hurt the environment. Therefore, it is essential to follow local guidelines to prevent this from happening. The easiest way to recycle an appliance is by letting a professional company handle it. Our technicians are always willing to help Seattle residents recycle their appliances. If you are adamant about doing this on your own, you’ll need help lifting the appliance and a suitable form of transportation.

Many local recycling centers will accept washers, dryers, freezers, microwaves, and other appliances. Call first to avoid returning home with the old appliance.

How We Recycle Our Client’s Appliance

The appliances in your home use many components to work. They’ll also contain chemicals that should never be released into the environment. With this in mind, our specialists always take precautions to avoid harming the environment or depleting the ozone layer. Before we can do anything, we have to make sure that any hazardous chemicals have been removed. Refrigerants, mercury switches, and other toxic components will be safely removed and dealt with.

We also follow these steps to protect Mother Nature.

• We’ll make sure that the refrigerant is collected and dealt with safely.
• Insulating foam will be correctly recovered and disposed of.
• Any hazardous waste will be handled with care.
• Used oil in the appliance will be recycled when possible.
• All usable materials will be recycled.

After we’ve finished the steps above, the appliance will be broken down into smaller pieces. Steel components will be removed using magnets. Aluminum and similar materials can be extracted using eddy currents. Plastics and glass can be sold to appliance manufacturers.

Questions About Appliance Removals

Who Will Take An Old Appliance?

Not many companies are willing to take old appliances because they’re so difficult to deal with. These items are bulky, heavy, and difficult to dispose of safely. Therefore, Seattle residents should consider working with professional junk removal companies with experience. We’ve trained our technicians to ensure they can deal with your appliance while protecting you, your home, and the environment.

Can I Throw My Broken Microwave In The Trash?

It may seem like a simple solution to throw your old microwave in the trash, but this is never recommended. Microwaves contain materials that could be harmful to the environment so it is pertinent to keep these materials out of landfills. Recycling the microwave is a better option because the materials will be removed and reused. Some consumers are dealing with functional microwaves that can still be used for a few years.

In this situation, the microwave should be donated or sold. Don’t send the item to your local landfill unless you don’t have any other options.

Why Is It So Important To Recycle Old Appliances?

Consumers must understand how important it is to properly recycle their old appliances. As mentioned above, microwaves and other small appliances contain materials that will hurt the environment. Recycling will prevent these materials from harming the environment while reducing the need for mining. If manufacturers can get these materials through recycling, they won’t have to strip mine as much.

In some areas, small appliances have to be recycled by law. Regardless, recycling small appliances is always the best choice.

Can Any Old Appliance Be Recycled?

Most old appliances can be recycled, but there could be some exceptions. Refrigerators and freezers can be dismantled. The remaining scrap metal will be used to build new appliances. It is also possible to recycle smaller appliances such as toasters and microwaves. The laws regarding recycling appliances tend to vary from community to community.

How Can Old Appliances Be Dealt With?

Homeowners can deal with old appliances using several disposal methods. Try to avoid sending the item to the landfill because the internal components could harm the environment. It may be illegal to dump your appliance in the landfill anyway.

Donation

First, it would be a good idea to try donating the appliance. If it still works and remains in good condition, it can likely be donated to a charity. Some donations are tax deductible. You’ll help someone in need and lower your taxes. Our company can help haul your appliance to the nonprofit so don’t hesitate to call us.

Sell

It may be possible to sell the old refrigerator at a yard sale or by putting an ad online. Even if the appliance doesn’t work, it can be sold for parts. Selling it is better than sending it to a landfill.

Recycling

We prefer recycling old appliances for our clients. This method is better because every appliance has materials that still have value. The recycling center can strip the appliance and save valuable materials. Then, those materials will be used to create new refrigerators, microwaves, and stoves.

Pay A Professional

Once you’ve run out of options, you can try paying a professional. We offer appliance removal and disposal options in Seattle Washington and we can begin helping you today. With our help, you won’t need to move your appliance or risk your back.

We’ll Take Your Old Appliances

We can take many old appliances, but we cannot take appliances with hazardous materials. We can help our Seattle clients dispose of freezers, dishwashers, fans, microwaves, toasters, dryers, and more. When you’re ready to throw away your oven or space heater, call us to get professional help.

Our Appliance Removal Process

• Speak to one of our Seattle representatives to schedule an appointment.
• You’ll get a call from us when we’re approaching your home.
• After looking at your old appliances, we’ll give you a free quote.
• If you are happy with our price, we can remove the appliance and dispose of it for you.

If you have any other junk removal issues please check out other services.