Washer and Dryer Recycling in Sunnyvale, CA

Washers and dryers are charged as light items/white goods at the SMaRT Station: $29 per cubic yard.

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Minimum charge $29. (SMaRT Station Rate Schedule – Effective August 2026 (opens in new tab))
Uncovered loads: $15 per vehicle. (SMaRT Station Rate Schedule – Effective August 2026 (opens in new tab))
Light items, including white goods such as washers and dryers: $29 per cubic yard. (SMaRT Station Rate Schedule – Effective August 2026 (opens in new tab))

Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check

2 ways to get rid of a washer and dryer in Sunnyvale

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · SunnyvaleNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $115.00
How it works
Book online, set out your washer and dryer and we’ll pick it up and recycle it for you. You see your price before you book and pay only after pickup.
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SMaRT Station (Sunnyvale Materials Recovery and Transfer Station)Drop-off · 301 Carl Road, SunnyvaleSunnyvale residentsA detail isn’t confirmed$29
Where
301 Carl Road
Sunnyvale, CA 94089
Hours
8 am–5 pm, 7 days a week; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.
Cost & rules
Washers and dryers
AcceptedFees apply
Fees for washers and dryers
Light items / white goods, per cubic yard $29.00
Minimum charge $29.00 per visit
Uncovered load $15.00 per vehicle
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Fees for washers and dryers
Light items / white goods, per cubic yard	$29.00
Minimum charge	$29.00 per visit
Uncovered load	$15.00 per vehicle

Before you go

Ask whether each machine is priced separately.
Disconnect water and gas lines safely, or have a professional do it.
Confirm whether the operator wants hoses and cords left attached.

More about washers and dryers

California rules

Washing machines and clothes dryers are major appliances under the special-handling rules. Source: DTSC: Certified Appliance Recycler (CAR) Program (opens in new tab)
DTSC says universal wastes (batteries, electronic waste, CRTs, lamps, mercury wastes, non-empty aerosol cans and PV modules) must go to a designated handler or recycler and cannot go in household trash or landfills. Source: DTSC: Universal Waste (opens in new tab)

More California rules (5)

It is illegal to dispose of household hazardous waste in the trash, down the drain, or by abandonment; it must go to a household hazardous waste facility. Source: DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
DTSC lists antifreeze, batteries, e-waste, household cleaners, paints, pesticides, pool cleaners, solvents, used oil and mercury wastes among common household hazardous wastes. Source: DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
Many cities and counties run household hazardous waste collection programs; DTSC keeps a map of HHW facilities. Source: DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
Many HHW facilities keep set days and hours, some cap daily amounts, some only hold events once or twice a year, and many require an appointment. Source: DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
CalRecycle says it is illegal to dispose of hazardous waste in the garbage, down storm drains or onto the ground. Source: CalRecycle: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)

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Checked October 26, 2026

SMaRT Station Rate Schedule – Effective August 2026 (opens in new tab) · City of Sunnyvale · effective August 1, 2026
- SMaRT Station, 301 Carl Road, Sunnyvale, CA 94089; phone (408) 752-8530. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Material is accepted from Cupertino, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Milpitas, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Santa Clara and Sunnyvale. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Minimum charge $29. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check) · not yet confirmed.
- Uncovered loads: $15 per vehicle. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check) · not yet confirmed.
- Light items, including white goods such as washers and dryers: $29 per cubic yard. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check) · not yet confirmed.
- Mountain View and Sunnyvale customers receive a discount. Checked October 26, 2026.
DTSC: Universal Waste (opens in new tab) · California Department of Toxic Substances Control
- DTSC says universal wastes (batteries, electronic waste, CRTs, lamps, mercury wastes, non-empty aerosol cans and PV modules) must go to a designated handler or recycler and cannot go in household trash or landfills. Checked October 26, 2026.
DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · California Department of Toxic Substances Control
- It is illegal to dispose of household hazardous waste in the trash, down the drain, or by abandonment; it must go to a household hazardous waste facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
- DTSC lists antifreeze, batteries, e-waste, household cleaners, paints, pesticides, pool cleaners, solvents, used oil and mercury wastes among common household hazardous wastes. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Many cities and counties run household hazardous waste collection programs; DTSC keeps a map of HHW facilities. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Many HHW facilities keep set days and hours, some cap daily amounts, some only hold events once or twice a year, and many require an appointment. Checked October 26, 2026.
CalRecycle: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · CalRecycle
- CalRecycle says it is illegal to dispose of hazardous waste in the garbage, down storm drains or onto the ground. Checked October 26, 2026.
DTSC: Certified Appliance Recycler (CAR) Program (opens in new tab) · California Department of Toxic Substances Control
- Washing machines and clothes dryers are major appliances under the special-handling rules. Checked October 26, 2026.

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