Washer and Dryer Recycling in Visalia, CA

The City lists washers and clothes dryers among appliances accepted at its free Dump On Us events for Visalia residents; remove the doors first.

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

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

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · VisaliaNo 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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City of Visalia Dump On Us eventsCity service · VisaliaVisalia residentsFree
How it works
Free drop-off events for Visalia residents held four times a year (2026: February 21, May 16, August 15, November 14; 7 a.m.–noon) at the Visalia City Yard, 335 N. Cain St. Bring a City of Visalia utility bill; no commercial vehicles, box or moving trucks.
Cost & rules
- Visalia residents with a City utility bill; four events a year (7 a.m.–noon) at 335 N. Cain St.; no box or moving trucks.
- Before you go: Remove doors from large appliances.
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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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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

Dump On Us (opens in new tab) · City of Visalia
- Unwanted items can be disposed of for free at Dump On Us events, held at the Visalia City Yard, 335 N. Cain St. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Bring a City of Visalia utility bill as proof of residency. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Limit four tires without rims and five mattresses per event; doors removed from large appliances. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The next Dump On Us event is Saturday, November 14, 2026, 7 a.m. to noon; no box or moving trucks. Checked October 26, 2026.
2026 Household Hazardous Waste Recycling (PDF) (opens in new tab) · City of Visalia
- Appliances such as clothes dryers, microwaves and washers, and scrap metals, are accepted at Dump On Us events (Visalia residents only). 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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