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Washer and Dryer Recycling in Lake Forest, IL

The City of Lake Forest picks up washers and dryers curbside for $65 each by appointment through the Sanitation hotline.

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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 Lake Forest

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · Lake ForestNo 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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  2. Lake Forest Sanitation appliance and special curbside pickupsCity service · Lake Forest$65
    How it works

    The City's own Sanitation Section collects appliances curbside by appointment (refrigerators and other CFC items $90 for the first and $65 each additional; washers, dryers, microwaves and other non-CFC appliances $65 each) and schedules special pickups for bulky items such as furniture (minimum $40 for two cubic yards). Hotline: (847) 615-4264, one business day notice.

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Non-CFC appliance$65
    • Schedule through the Sanitation hotline, (847) 615-4264, one business day ahead.

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Before you go

  1. Ask whether each machine is priced separately.
  2. Disconnect water and gas lines safely, or have a professional do it.
  3. Confirm whether the operator wants hoses and cords left attached.
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Checked October 26, 2026

  • Illinois EPA: Household Hazardous Wastes (opens in new tab) · Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
    • Illinois EPA says state and federal law allow household hazardous waste to go out with residential garbage, but taking it to an HHW collection is more protective. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Lake Forest: Household Appliances (opens in new tab) · City of Lake Forest
    • Non-CFC appliances such as washers, dryers and microwaves are collected for $65 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Schedule curbside appliance pickup through the Sanitation hotline, (847) 615-4264, with one business day notice. Checked October 26, 2026.

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