Which appliances do you take?
Every large appliance in a typical house, working or not:
- Refrigerators, including side-by-sides and the old fridge in the garage
- Chest and upright freezers
- Washers and dryers
- Stoves, ranges, wall ovens, dishwashers and microwaves
- Water heaters
- Window AC units
A chest freezer in the carport, a second fridge in the garage, the washer that quit in a basement laundry room: we load it from where it stands, so you don’t need to move it first. Stairs add $25–$50. Once it’s out, we sweep up the spot. Behind a fridge that’s stood in one place for twenty years, that’s often the dirtiest bit of floor in the house.
Before we come, take the food out. If a stove or dryer runs on gas, have a plumber or your gas company shut off and cap the line.
Why does a fridge cost more to haul?
Because of the refrigerant. Fridges, freezers and window AC units carry a $25–$40 fee to cover what recyclers charge to recover the refrigerant before the metal is scrapped. One fridge on its own costs $100–$135 with that fee included, and a chest freezer costs $100–$135.
Appliances without refrigerant are priced only by the space they take. A washer, dryer or stove on its own runs $75–$95. Several appliances together are priced by how much of the trailer they fill, plus the refrigerant fee for each cooling unit. The full list is on our pricing page.
Can an old fridge go to the landfill?
No. South Carolina law keeps white goods (large appliances) out of household trash and says landfills may not accept them for disposal (S.C. Code §44-96-200). That’s why old appliances end up at scrap recyclers, where the metal is reused.
Every appliance we haul goes to recycling. If one is clean and still works, we set it aside first for donation or a resale shop’s pickup.
Where can I take one myself?
If you have a truck and a strong back, there are a few options. Check each before you load up:
| Option | What to know |
|---|---|
| Oconee County recycling centers | Take large appliances from county residents. Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 7am to 7pm. |
| Seneca curbside | Appliances count toward the city’s limit on bulk items. Our Seneca bulk trash guide has the details. |
| Clemson curbside | The city’s page says to call (864) 653-2053 at least 24 hours ahead, with doors removed or chained shut. It mentions a small fee. |
| Habitat ReStore, Seneca | Working appliances only. It turns down non-working ones and water heaters. |
Replacing appliances in a rental?
Landlords changing out a fridge and stove between tenants, or a lake-house owner swapping an old washer, can send one photo of each and get them priced together. One trip costs less than two, because the minimum charge of $75–$95 covers the trip itself. If the unit needs more than appliances cleared, see rental cleanouts.
Get a ballpark for your appliances from the estimator, or text a photo to (864) 555-0142. We confirm the price from the photo or a quick look before we load.
