Washer and Dryer Recycling in Santa Rosa, CA

Washing machines and dryers go out with one of two free Recology bulky pickups a year in Santa Rosa.

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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 Santa Rosa

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · Santa RosaNo 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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Santa Rosa Bulky Item Collection (Recology Sonoma Marin)Pickup service · Santa RosaSanta Rosa residentsFree
How it works
Two free curbside bulky pickups a year for Santa Rosa residential customers (multi-family pickups booked by the property manager), up to 3 cubic yards each. Freon items carry a $73.26 charge. Schedule with Recology Sonoma Marin, (800) 243-0291.
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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

Santa Rosa Bulky Item Collection & Hauling - Recology Sonoma Marin (opens in new tab) · Recology Sonoma Marin
- Residential customers get 2 free pickups per year; multi-family pickups are scheduled by the property manager. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The service account must be in your name. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Up to 3 cubic yards per collection; excess incurs a charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Example bulky items: refrigerator, boxspring, couch, dryer, large TV, love seat, mattress, washing machine. Checked October 26, 2026.
Bulky Item Pickup | Zero Waste Sonoma (opens in new tab) · Zero Waste Sonoma
- Zero Waste Sonoma lists free bulky item pickup for Santa Rosa through Recology Sonoma Marin. 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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