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Microwave Recycling in Gastonia, NC

Gastonia's $25 appliance pickup includes microwaves; the Gastonia ReStore takes working microwaves 5 years old or newer.

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

3 ways to get rid of a microwave in Gastonia

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · GastoniaNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $90.00
    How it works

    Book online, set out your microwave 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. Habitat Charlotte Region ReStore (Gastonia)Drop-off · 1840 E Franklin Blvd, GastoniaOpen to everyoneConditions applyCost not listed
    Where

    1840 E Franklin Blvd
    Gastonia, NC 28054

    Hours

    Not listed. Call before you go.

    Cost & rules

    Microwaves

    Accepted with conditionsCost unknown

    Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

    • Microwaves 5 years old or newer, in working order.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. Gastonia appliance pickupCity service · GastoniaGastonia residents$25
    How it works

    City of Gastonia curbside pickup of old appliances for $25 per appliance; place at the curb before your collection day and call 704-866-6714. Picked up within 72 hours.

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Appliance pickup$25

    Official page (opens in new tab)

Before you go

  1. Remove the glass turntable; some operators can’t take the glass.
  2. Ask whether it’s priced as an appliance or as electronics.
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North Carolina rules

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Where this information comes from (12)

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Appliances (opens in new tab) · City of Gastonia Solid Waste
    • The City picks up old appliances for a $25 fee per appliance. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Appliances picked up include washers, dryers, refrigerators, water heaters, dishwashers, stoves and microwaves. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Gastonia FY 2026 Fee Schedule (PDF) (opens in new tab) · City of Gastonia
    • FY2026 fee schedule: electronics curbside collection $25.00, appliances/white goods collection $25.00, tires $8 on rim and $5 off rim. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Free Excess Trash Week & Bulk Waste Collection (opens in new tab) · City of Gastonia Solid Waste
    • The City provides weekly curbside collection at residential homes of items too large for the green garbage cart. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Charlotte Region ReStore location: Gastonia (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region ReStores
    • Habitat Charlotte Region ReStore (Gastonia) is at 1840 E Franklin Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Donate to the ReStore (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region ReStores
    • The ReStore accepts dryers, microwaves 5 years old or newer, washing machines and refrigerators/freezers 15 years old or newer. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The ReStore does not accept items missing parts or items that do not work. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • NC DEQ Division of Waste Management: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
    • Many North Carolina counties have permanent household hazardous waste collection centers. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Counties, cities, school districts and other groups can get a free temporary permit to hold HHW collection events. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Many HHW centers and many auto parts retailers accept used oil. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • NC DEQ: Household Hazardous Waste (HHW Collection Programs Map) (opens in new tab) · North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
    • Permanent HHW facilities open anywhere from a few days a year to several days a week; check the local solid waste website for dates and hours. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • DEQ tells residents to check the local government solid waste website for HHW dates and hours. Checked October 26, 2026.

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