Appliance Removal in Utica, NY
Utica Junk Removal hauls refrigerators, freezers, washers, dryers, stoves, dishwashers, water heaters, and any household appliance from anywhere in your home. Single-item appliance pickup is $200; two appliances drop to $150 each. Owner Ryan Morin and CDL-licensed manager Drake Garramone handle EPA-compliant refrigerant evacuation at no extra fee, USDOT 4535667, locally owned since 2021.
- Single appliance pickup: $200 (any household appliance)
- Two appliances: $300 total ($150 each)
- Three or more appliances or full kitchen haul-out: falls into our flat-rate load pricing, $325 (1/4 load) to $475 (3/4 load)
- Refrigerators and freezers: EPA-compliant refrigerant evacuation included, no upcharge
- We pull from anywhere: basement, second floor, garage, attic, tight stairwells
- Same-day or scheduled: book by phone or online
- Donation-first: working appliances route to Goodwill, Salvation Army, or ReStore when accepted
- Scrap-metal recycling: non-working units go to certified metal recyclers, not the landfill
- Service area: Utica, Rome, New Hartford, Whitesboro, Yorkville, Clinton, Boonville, Marcy, and 20 surrounding towns
- Insured: commercial general liability + commercial auto, USDOT registered 4535667
- Phone: 315-509-3762 – owner Ryan Morin or manager Drake Garramone answers
- Email: info@junkremovaluticany.com
Appliances We Haul
If it ran on a cord or a gas line, we can probably take it. The most common appliance removals we handle in Utica are:
- Refrigerators, freezers, and chest freezers (including older units with R-12 or R-22 refrigerant)
- Washers and dryers (top-load, front-load, gas, electric, stackables)
- Stoves, ovens, ranges, and cooktops (gas line disconnect handled if line is shut off)
- Dishwashers (including hard-plumbed)
- Water heaters (gas and electric, 40-gallon up to 80-gallon)
- Microwaves and over-the-range microwave-vent combos
- Mini-fridges, beverage coolers, and wine fridges
- Window AC units and portable air conditioners
- Garbage disposals (disconnect handled)
- Trash compactors
- Treadmills, ellipticals, and other exercise equipment (often quoted with appliances when it is the same job)
- Light commercial appliances (small restaurants, salons, light commercial breakrooms)
The only appliance categories we cannot take are units that contain mercury (some vintage thermostats), units with leaking visible refrigerant, and full-size commercial walk-in freezers. For anything in those categories, call 315-509-3762 and we will point you to the right specialty hauler.
Appliance Removal Pricing in Utica
Appliance removal pricing at Utica Junk Removal is flat-rate, posted upfront, and the same structure we use for every job. No hourly billing, no fuel surcharge, no surprise fees.
| Scenario | Price | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Single appliance pickup | $200 | Any one household appliance: fridge, washer, dryer, stove, dishwasher, water heater |
| Two appliances | $300 total ($150 each) | Volume discount kicks in at two |
| Three or more appliances, or full kitchen haul-out | $325 to $475 | Falls into our standard load pricing (1/4 to 3/4 load) |
| Full-home appliance clearance (4+ units across multiple rooms) | $475 to $600 | One full load |
| Refrigerator or freezer with refrigerant | Same flat rate | We handle EPA-compliant evacuation, no upcharge |
For three or more appliances, the math usually favors the load price. Four appliances at $150 each would be $600. The same four appliances priced as a 3/4 load is $475. We default to the cheaper number, every time.
For a firm quote on any specific scenario, send us a photo by text to 315-509-3762 and we will quote it in writing within an hour during business hours. Full pricing for every load size is on the Utica Junk Removal pricing page.
Refrigerator and Freezer Removal (EPA Refrigerant Handling)
The single most common question we get on refrigerator pickup is whether the refrigerant has to be drained first.
The honest answer: federal EPA law (Section 608 of the Clean Air Act) requires refrigerant to be recovered by a certified technician before a refrigerator, freezer, or window AC unit is sent to landfill or scrap. You do not have to do this yourself. Utica Junk Removal handles refrigerant recovery as part of the appliance pickup, at no extra fee. Our processor is an EPA Section 608 certified facility, and the certificate of recovery is on file if you ever need documentation.
You also do not need to remove the door before pickup. Federal child-safety law requires doors to be removed before the unit is left unattended outdoors or in a landfill. We handle door removal at the disposal facility, not at your home, which keeps the refrigerator usable for donation if it still runs.
If the unit is still working, we will ask before assuming. A working refrigerator that is under 10 years old is usually a candidate for donation through Habitat for Humanity ReStore, the Salvation Army, or a local refugee resettlement partner. A working older unit gets routed to scrap because the energy-use math does not favor keeping it on a second-life cycle. We make that call on-site and explain it before we load.
We Pull From Anywhere: Basement, Second Floor, Garage
Stairs do not change the price. The most common difficult appliance pulls we run are:
- Basement laundry: narrow stairwells, tight 180-degree turns at the landing, top-load washers full of water that would not drain
- Second-floor laundry: carrying a dryer down a staircase without scuffing the wall
- Finished basements: chest freezers in a partially-finished basement with a low ceiling
- Garages with tight clearance: spare fridges or freezers wedged between a car and a workbench
- Mobile homes and trailers: narrow doorways, soft floors, careful weight distribution
- Apartments: appliances on the second or third floor with no elevator
We bring a four-wheel appliance dolly, ratchet straps, blanket pads, and door-jamb protectors on every appliance pickup. If something is going to require disconnecting a water line, a gas line, or a hard-mounted dryer vent, we will tell you before we start so the disconnect can be done correctly. We do not take responsibility for gas-line work, but we can shut off, disconnect, and cap a flexible gas line for stove removal if the shutoff valve is functional.
What Happens to Your Old Appliance
An appliance is never just "trash" to us. Every unit follows one of three routes, in priority order:
- Donation. If the appliance is in working condition and a partner is accepting that category, it goes there first. Active partners include Habitat for Humanity ReStore (Utica), the Salvation Army (Utica and Rome), Compassion Coalition, and occasional refugee resettlement coordinators when families are setting up homes.
- Scrap-metal recycling. Non-working appliances are stripped at a certified metal recycling facility. Refrigerant is recovered first (EPA Section 608 compliant); copper, steel, and aluminum are recovered separately. About 75% of the mass of an average washer or dryer ends up in second-life metal use.
- Transfer station. Final-stage components that cannot be recycled (some plastics, insulation foam) route to the Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Authority transfer station. This is usually 10-20% of the unit by weight.
The point: when you call us for appliance removal, your old refrigerator is not going straight to the landfill. We have built the routing intentionally so that we can answer the "where does it actually go" question honestly to every customer.
Service Area for Appliance Removal in Oneida County
Utica Junk Removal handles appliance removal across Oneida County and parts of Herkimer County. Our most common service cities for appliance pickup include junk removal in Rome NY, junk removal in New Hartford NY, and junk removal in Whitesboro NY, along with Clinton, Boonville, Yorkville, Oriskany, Marcy, Deerfield, Sauquoit, Frankfort, Ilion, and surrounding areas.
For appliance pickup outside the standard Oneida County service area, call 315-509-3762. We have run appliance pulls as far as Watertown, Syracuse, and the Mohawk Valley when the job justifies the route.
How Appliance Pickup Works
The process is short on purpose. Most appliance pickups are scheduled the same day or next day.
- Call, text, or book online. Send a photo of the appliance if you have one. It speeds up the quote.
- Get a flat-rate quote. Within an hour during business hours. Single item, two items, or load-priced for three or more.
- Schedule a window. Same-day if we have a slot, otherwise 24 to 48 hours out for most jobs.
- We arrive in the window. Walk through, confirm the quote in writing, get a yes before we move anything.
- You point, we haul. Crew handles the disconnect (if needed), the carry-out, the loading, and the cleanup.
- Pay on completion. Cash, card, Venmo, Apple Pay, or invoice for commercial accounts.
What customers tell us most often is that it is faster and cheaper than they expected. The whole pickup, for a single appliance from anywhere in the home, usually takes 15 to 30 minutes on-site.
What customers say about our appliance pickups
Such nice people! Responsive, prompt, and professional. And strong enough to move a refigerator from a basement — yowza!
A. Wainright (★★★★★, Google Local Guide review)
Utica Junk Removal holds a 5.0-star rating across 40+ Google reviews, including reviews from customers across Oneida County who hired us specifically for appliance pickup, refrigerator removal, and washer or dryer haul-out. Read the full review list on Google →
Frequently Asked Questions About Appliance Removal
How much does appliance removal cost in Utica, NY?
A single appliance pickup in Utica costs $200, whether it is a refrigerator, washer, dryer, stove, dishwasher, or water heater. Two appliances drop to $150 each ($300 total). Three or more appliances or a full kitchen haul-out falls into our flat-rate load pricing, $325 to $475. We quote in writing before we start and do not change the number once it is confirmed.
Do you have to drain the refrigerant before removing a refrigerator?
You do not. Federal EPA Section 608 law requires refrigerant to be recovered by a certified facility before the appliance is scrapped or landfilled. Utica Junk Removal handles refrigerant recovery as part of every refrigerator and freezer pickup at no extra fee. You do not need to do anything on your end.
Do I need to remove the door from my old refrigerator before pickup?
No. Door removal is a federal child-safety requirement for refrigerators left unattended outdoors or at landfills. We handle door removal at the disposal facility, not at your home. If the unit is still working, that lets us route it to donation with the door intact.
Will you take an appliance from my basement or upstairs?
Yes, and it does not change the price. We bring a four-wheel appliance dolly, blanket pads, and door-jamb protectors on every appliance pickup. We have hauled refrigerators from finished basements with tight stairwells, dryers from second-floor laundry rooms, and water heaters from crawlspaces. Stairs are part of the job.
Can I leave the appliance outside for pickup?
Yes. If you have already moved the appliance to the driveway, curb, or garage, we will grab it from there. We do appreciate a heads-up so the crew knows to look outside first.
Will Home Depot or Lowe’s haul away my old appliance when they deliver the new one?
Sometimes, with conditions. Both stores offer haul-away on a delivered replacement appliance, usually for a $25 to $35 fee, but they require the old appliance to be already disconnected, cleared of food, drained of water, and in the same room as the delivery. They will not pull from a basement. They will not handle refrigerant evacuation for older units that do not show the proper label. We are usually the right call when the appliance is in the basement, when the gas or water lines still need to be disconnected, or when the delivery date is not lining up.
Will scrap metal yards pick up appliances for free?
A few local scrappers will pick up if you are on their route and the unit is curbside. Most will not, because the labor and gas do not pencil out against the metal value. Utica Junk Removal pays the scrap yards to take the unit at the back-end; we make money on the service, not on the metal. Result: you get same-day pickup, EPA-compliant routing, and a fixed price.
Do you offer free appliance removal?
No, and anyone who advertises free appliance removal in Utica is either reselling working units, reselling your contact info, or scrapping without EPA refrigerant recovery. None of those are legal, free, or in your interest. The $200 single-item price covers labor, transportation, refrigerant recovery, and the disposal fee.
What appliances do you NOT take?
Three categories we cannot accept: units with leaking visible refrigerant (gallons of liquid coolant on the floor or visible compressor damage), full-size commercial walk-in freezers and walk-in coolers, and units that contain mercury (some vintage thermostats and a few oddball Cold War-era refrigerators). For any of those, call 315-509-3762 and we will point you to the right specialty hauler.
How quickly can you pick up my appliance?
Same day if we have a slot, which is most weekdays. Otherwise 24 to 48 hours out. We are open 7 AM to 7 PM, 7 days a week, including most holidays. The fastest way to lock in same-day is to call 315-509-3762 between 7 AM and 10 AM.
Are you insured? What if something gets damaged on the way out?
Yes. Utica Junk Removal carries commercial general liability and commercial auto insurance, USDOT registered 4535667. Damage during an appliance pull is rare (we use door-jamb protectors and blanket pads) and we cover it when it happens. A copy of the certificate of insurance is available on request.
Ready to schedule appliance pickup?
For a flat-rate appliance pickup quote in Utica, Rome, New Hartford, or anywhere in Oneida County, NY:
Call or text 315-509-3762 or request a quote online.
Single-item pickup is $200. Two appliances is $300 ($150 each). Owner Ryan Morin or manager Drake Garramone will walk you through scope, price, and scheduling.