Washer and Dryer Recycling in Rock Island, IL
Clothes dryers and washing machines from Rock Island homes are collected free at the curb through the Rock Island County appliance program.
See all 2 optionsChecked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check
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.
Illinois rules
- 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. Source: Illinois EPA: Household Hazardous Wastes (opens in new tab)
Where this information comes from (6)
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- RICWMA: Appliances and Used Tires (opens in new tab) · Rock Island County Waste Management Agency
- RICWMA sponsors an appliance and tire pickup run by Weikert Iron & Metal Recycling at no charge to residents; call (877) 934-5378 to book. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Limits: four appliances and ten tires per household per year. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Accepted appliances include refrigerators, freezers, clothes dryers, washing machines and microwave ovens. Checked October 26, 2026.
- City of Rock Island: Appliance & Tire Pick-Up (opens in new tab) · City of Rock Island
- Rock Island County residents may dispose of old appliances and tires (rims removed) at no charge by scheduling a pickup at (877) 934-5378. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Rock Island's list of accepted appliances names clothes dryers, freezers, microwave ovens and refrigerators. 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.
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