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Washer and Dryer Recycling in Wauwatosa, WI

Washers and dryers cost $30 each at the Drop Off Center or $75 for the first one at the curb; working units can be donated to the ReStore.

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

5 ways to get rid of a washer and dryer in Wauwatosa

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · WauwatosaNo 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. Wauwatosa Drop Off CenterDrop-off · 11100 W. Walnut Rd., WauwatosaWauwatosa residents$30
    Where

    11100 W. Walnut Rd.
    Wauwatosa, WI 53226

    Hours

    Wed & Sat 7:30 AM–4 PM

    Cost & rules

    Washers and dryers

    AcceptedFees apply
    Fees for washers and dryers
    Large appliance$30.00 each

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. Habitat for Humanity ReStore WauwatosaDrop-off · 3015 N. 114th St., WauwatosaOpen to everyoneConditions applyCost not listed
    Where

    3015 N. 114th St.
    Wauwatosa, WI 53222

    Hours

    Tue–Fri 10 AM–6 PM; Sat 10 AM–4 PM; closed Sun–Mon

    Cost & rules

    Washers and dryers

    Accepted with conditionsCost unknown

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

    • Must work completely and be no older than 15 years.
    • Free standard pickup can be scheduled 1-2 weeks ahead.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  4. Wauwatosa Special Collection (appliances, TVs and bulky items)City service · WauwatosaWauwatosa residents$30–$75
    How it works

    Wauwatosa Public Works picks up major appliances, televisions and bulky household items at the curb for a fee; call (414) 471-8422 for an estimate and to schedule.

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    First appliance or TV$75
    Each additional appliance or TV, same trip$30

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  5. Refrigerant Depot Appliance RecyclingDrop-off · outside Wauwatosa · 5311 S. 9th Street, MilwaukeeOpen to everyoneFree
    Where

    5311 S. 9th Street
    Milwaukee, WI 53221

    Hours

    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM

    Cost & rules

    Washers and dryers

    AcceptedFree (documented)
    • Preparation: Remove all gas and oil first.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

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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Wisconsin rules

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Checked October 26, 2026

  • Appliance Recycling (opens in new tab) · Refrigerant Depot, LLC
    • Appliance drop-off is free. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Accepted household appliances include clothes washers and dryers, microwaves, refrigerators and freezers. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • There are no residency restrictions and no ID is required for drop-off. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • All gas and oil must be removed before drop-off. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Residential and commercial appliances, working or not, are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Items We Accept (opens in new tab) · Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity ReStore
    • ReStore accepts refrigerators, washing machines, dryers and microwaves that work completely and are no older than 15 years. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Schedule A Pickup (opens in new tab) · Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity ReStore
    • Standard pickup is free for eligible donations scheduled 1-2 weeks ahead; expedited pickup through ReSupply starts at $99. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • ReStore Wauwatosa (opens in new tab) · Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity ReStore
    • ReStore address: 3015 N. 114th St., Wauwatosa, WI 53222. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Drop Off Center (opens in new tab) · City of Wauwatosa Department of Public Works
    • A valid Wisconsin driver license with a current Wauwatosa address is required to use the Drop Off Center or buy a permit. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Recycling and scrap metal $5 per load; large appliances $30 each; tires $5-10 each; TVs $30-$45 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Special Collection (opens in new tab) · City of Wauwatosa Department of Public Works
    • Each appliance (refrigerators, freezers, washers, dryers, TVs) can be taken to the Drop Off Center for $30. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Curbside appliance or TV pickup costs $75 for the first item and $30 for each additional one on the same trip. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Special collection fees vary; call Public Works at (414) 471-8422 or email for a cost estimate. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Wis. Stat. 287.01 Definitions (opens in new tab) · Wisconsin Legislature (Wisconsin Statutes)
    • Clothes washers and dryers are major appliances under Wisconsin law, so they are banned from landfills and incinerators. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Wisconsin DNR: Large Appliance Recycling Guide (PUB-WA 1814, 2025) (opens in new tab) · Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
    • Many appliance retailers will haul away and recycle an old appliance when a new one is delivered, but may charge a fee. Checked October 26, 2026.

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