San Diego Washer & Dryer Removal, Same Week
One old machine or a mismatched pair — we haul either out and take it from there.
Washer & Dryer Removal in San Diego
Delivery crews drop off the new washer and dryer and roll right past the old set — hauling away what they're replacing usually isn't part of the delivery, so the dead machine sits in the garage until somebody books a separate pickup. Have it disconnected from water, gas and power before we arrive; we carry appliances out, we don't do plumbing or electrical work.
- Homeowners replacing a broken or outdated set.
- Renters clearing an old unit before the new one shows up.
- Landlords swapping appliances between tenants.
What We Take
We take
- Top-load and front-load washing machines
- Gas and electric dryers
- Stacked laundry units
- Washer/dryer combo units
- Broken or non-working machines
- Small-property commercial units
We can't take
- Units still hooked up to water, gas or power
- Appliances with major mold or pest damage
- Hazardous chemicals left inside the unit
- Full exclusion list on our How It Works page
Units need to be disconnected from water, gas and power before we arrive — we're a carry-out crew, not a plumbing or electrical service.
Same-Day and Next-Day Washer & Dryer Removal in San Diego
Washer and dryer pickups are quick once the unit's disconnected, so they slot easily into a route that's already running. If your machines are unplugged and ready to go, there's a good chance we can work you into today's or tomorrow's stops.
- Same day
- Good odds if the unit's already disconnected and near the door.
- Next day
- The usual turnaround, especially for a stacked or upstairs unit.
- Booked ahead
- Worth it if delivery of the new set is scheduled and you want the old one gone first.
What Washer & Dryer Removal Costs
A washer or dryer's price comes down to how it's loaded and where it ends up after we haul it out. Since both machines are almost all metal, most of what you're paying for is the carry and the trip to a scrap recycler rather than a landfill tipping fee. A stacked unit or one wedged into a tight laundry closet adds a little more time than a machine sitting right by the door.
Hookup status
A unit already disconnected from water and power loads out faster than one we have to work around.
Stairs and carry distance
A stacked unit on an upper floor takes longer to get down to the truck than a ground-floor laundry room.
What happens after
Both machines are mostly steel, so they usually head to a scrap recycler instead of the landfill.
Because these machines get routed to a metal recycler instead of a landfill scale, the weight-based tipping fees that shape a lot of San Diego junk pricing don't hit an appliance job the same way.
Washer & Dryer Removal vs San Diego's Own Bulky Item Pickup
Washers and dryers fall within what Get It Done's free bulky pickup is built for — they're heavy but don't need the special handling a fridge or a can of paint does. The tradeoff is the twice-a-year cap and the six-item limit, which a full appliance swap can eat into fast.
| Factor | Washer & Dryer Removal with us | The city program |
|---|---|---|
| Item cap | Washer and dryer together, one trip | Both count separately toward the 6-item cap |
| Who disconnects it | Needs to be unhooked before we arrive, same as any hauler | Same requirement — resident disconnects first |
| How often | Any week | Twice a year per household |
| Lead time | Same-week in many cases | Scheduled appointment through Get It Done |
If you've got room left in your six-item cap and can wait for the scheduled date, the city program genuinely works for a washer and dryer — we're the faster option when the new set's already on its way.
Where Your Load Goes After Pickup in San Diego
A washer and dryer are almost entirely metal once you strip away the housing, so nearly every unit we haul heads to a scrap recycling yard rather than a transfer station. Any leftover hoses or plastic parts get sorted out along the way.
Scrap metal yard
Steel drums, frames and motors are recycled instead of landfilled.
Hoses and plastic housing
Sorted out and handled separately from the metal.
Washer & Dryer Removal for Apartments, Condos and HOAs
Apartment walk-up
Stacked units on an upper floor take longer — let us know the floor count.
Condo with a loading dock or lift
Book the elevator or dock window ahead of the pickup.
Gated HOA
Send a gate code so the truck can get to the unit.
Single-family home
Most laundry rooms and garages are a straightforward pickup.
Whatever the building, the unit needs to already be disconnected from water, gas and power before our crew arrives.
How to Book
Send a photo of the washer, dryer, or both.
We text back a price for the pickup.
Pick a same-week window and we haul it out.
Neighborhoods We Serve for Washer & Dryer Removal
We pick up washers and dryers across San Diego, from laundry closets in older apartments to garages further inland.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to disconnect the washer or dryer before you arrive?
Yes. We're a haul-out crew, not a plumbing or electrical service, so the unit needs to be unhooked from water, gas and power before we load it.
Do you recycle old washers and dryers?
Most of the machine is steel, so it's routed toward scrap metal recycling instead of the landfill once it's out of your house.
Can't the city just pick up my old washer or dryer for free?
San Diego runs a free bulky-item pickup twice a year through the Get It Done app, capped at six items per visit — we're the option when you're over that limit or don't want to wait for your slot.
Will you take a stacked washer/dryer unit from an upstairs apartment?
Yes, we carry stacked units down from upper floors — let us know ahead of time if stairs are involved so we can plan for it.
Can you take just the washer or just the dryer, not both?
Yes — send a photo of whichever one's going and we'll price it on its own.
Does the city's free pickup work for a washer and dryer in San Diego?
It can — both are standard bulky items under Get It Done, though the twice-a-year schedule and six-item cap mean it's not always the fastest option.