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Appliance Removal in Cedar Park, TX: What You Need to Know

March 9, 2026 • 5 min read

Your old refrigerator finally gave out. The washer that's been making that grinding noise for six months has officially died. Now you've got a shiny new appliance in its place — and a 300-pound problem sitting in your garage.

If you live in Cedar Park, you've probably considered your options: haul it to the curb and hope the city takes it, try to sell it on Facebook Marketplace, or call someone to pick it up. Here's what you need to know about each option and why professional appliance removal usually makes the most sense.

Can You Put Appliances on the Curb in Cedar Park?

The short answer: not exactly. The City of Cedar Park doesn't include large appliances in regular trash pickup. You can schedule a special bulk collection, but there are restrictions — and if your appliance contains freon (refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners), you'll need to have the freon professionally removed first.

That's an extra step, an extra cost, and an extra headache. Most people don't realize this until they've already dragged the fridge to the curb and received a notice that it won't be picked up.

Why Appliance Removal is Worth the Cost

When you call a junk removal company for appliance pickup, you're paying for more than just the hauling. You're paying to not:

• Throw out your back. Refrigerators weigh 200-400 pounds. Washers and dryers, 150-250 each. Moving them without proper equipment is a recipe for injury.
• Damage your home. Doorframes, floors, and walls are all at risk when you try to muscle a heavy appliance out of a tight space.
• Deal with freon compliance. Federal law requires proper handling of refrigerants. We take care of that.
• Make multiple trips. We load it, we haul it, we dispose of it responsibly. Done.

How Much Does Appliance Removal Cost in Cedar Park?

Our pricing is straightforward:

• Single appliance: $125 (our minimum)
• Freon-containing units (fridge, freezer, AC): +$35 per unit
• Multiple appliances: Usually falls into 1/4 to 1/2 truck pricing ($275-$449)

Compare that to renting a truck, buying a dolly, recruiting a friend, and spending your Saturday — $125 starts looking pretty reasonable.

What About Donation?

If your appliance still works, donation might be an option. Habitat for Humanity ReStore and some Goodwill locations in the Austin area accept working appliances. But there's a catch: most require the appliance to be less than 10 years old and in good working condition.

If your appliance died of natural causes, donation isn't happening. And even if it works, you'll still need to transport it yourself — donation centers typically don't offer pickup for appliances.

What Appliances Do We Take?

We haul all major household appliances:

• Refrigerators and freezers
• Washers and dryers
• Dishwashers
• Stoves and ovens
• Water heaters
• Air conditioning units
• Microwaves
• Small kitchen appliances

If it plugs in or hooks up to water/gas, we can probably take it.

What to Expect When We Pick Up Your Appliance

1. Disconnect it. Unplug the appliance and disconnect any water or gas lines before we arrive. If you're not comfortable doing this, let us know in advance.
2. Clear the path. We'll do the heavy lifting, but make sure we can get to the appliance and have a clear route out.
3. We load and go. Most single-appliance pickups take 15-20 minutes from arrival to departure.

Why Cedar Park Homeowners Call JLTM

We're based in Leander, just a few minutes from Cedar Park. That means:

• No fuel surcharges for driving out from Austin
• Faster scheduling — often same-day or next-day pickup
• We know the area (and we know how to navigate those Buttercup Creek cul-de-sacs)

When your appliance needs to go, we make it easy.