Washer and Dryer Recycling in Baton Rouge, LA
Washers and dryers are collected as white goods on the weekly curbside out-of-cart day and are accepted free at the North Landfill for parish residents. Working machines can be donated to Habitat ReStore.
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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.
Louisiana rules
- Household hazardous waste is collected at community Household Hazardous Waste Days, where people drop off items they should not put in the trash. Source: LDEQ: Hazardous Waste Permitting (Universal Waste Program, Household Hazardous Waste Days) (opens in new tab)
- Local entities that want to host a household hazardous waste day must submit a request to LDEQ. Source: LDEQ: Hazardous Waste Permitting (Universal Waste Program, Household Hazardous Waste Days) (opens in new tab)
More Louisiana rules (2)
- LDEQ gathers recycling information from cities and parishes and reports it to the Legislature; local governments run recycling. Source: LDEQ: Recycling (opens in new tab)
- Louisiana's Solid Waste Recycling and Reduction Law is La. R.S. 30:2411 through 2423. Source: LDEQ: Recycling (opens in new tab)
Where this information comes from (22)
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- Garbage Collection (opens in new tab) · City of Baton Rouge / Parish of East Baton Rouge
- Only residential waste is collected; commercial, demolition, remodeling, medical and eviction waste are excluded. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Curbside Collection Dos and Don'ts (PDF) (opens in new tab) · City of Baton Rouge / Parish of East Baton Rouge
- The collection policies apply to single-family homes and multi-family units below a tri-plex in East Baton Rouge Parish, except in the cities of Baker and Zachary. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Out-of-Cart Collection Contract Definitions (PDF) (opens in new tab) · City of Baton Rouge / Parish of East Baton Rouge
- White goods collected as bulk recyclables include refrigerators, stoves, washers and dryers that do not contain PCBs or CFCs. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Out-of-cart service is not provided to multi-family units (3 or more units under one roof). Checked October 26, 2026.
- Recycling Office: Services (opens in new tab) · City of Baton Rouge / Parish of East Baton Rouge
- Bulky recyclables collected once weekly include white goods (stoves, washers, refrigerators and other large appliances) and up to 4 automobile tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
- North Landfill Operations (opens in new tab) · City of Baton Rouge / Parish of East Baton Rouge
- The North Landfill is free for East Baton Rouge Parish residents bringing garbage and trash with proof of residence such as a driver's license or water bill. Checked October 26, 2026.
- East Baton Rouge Parish North Landfill Rules and Waste Acceptance (PDF) (opens in new tab) · City of Baton Rouge / Parish of East Baton Rouge
- Residents dispose of residential solid waste at no charge by showing a Louisiana driver's license, other government ID or utility bill with their East Baton Rouge Parish address. Checked October 26, 2026.
- People living outside East Baton Rouge Parish may use the landfill but pay tipping fees. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Fees: in-parish $44 per ton ($22 minimum up to 1,000 lbs); out-of-parish $48 per ton ($24 minimum); tires beyond the allowance $120 per ton, minimum $7 per undeclared tire. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The landfill accepts white goods such as refrigerators, freezers, stoves, washers and dryers; refrigerators and freezers must be emptied, doors removed and all refrigerants removed. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Users must unload their own waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Starwood Court Collection Facility Rules & Information (PDF) (opens in new tab) · City of Baton Rouge / Parish of East Baton Rouge
- People living outside East Baton Rouge Parish may not use the collection facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Residents dispose of non-perishable waste at no charge by showing a valid Louisiana driver's license or utility bill with their East Baton Rouge Parish address. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The facility does not accept white goods, batteries, electronic waste, tires or liquid waste such as paints and paint thinners. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Mayor Broome Announces New Residential Self-Service Non-Perishable Solid Waste Collection Facility (opens in new tab) · City of Baton Rouge / Parish of East Baton Rouge
- Not accepted: white goods such as refrigerators, freezers and washing machines, and electronic waste including TVs, stereos and game consoles. Checked October 26, 2026.
- ReStore (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity of Greater Baton Rouge
- Standard pickup of large donations is free if the donation is placed outside and marked "ReStore Donation"; priority pickup from inside the home costs a fee. Schedule at 225-315-0127. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Priority pickup inside the home or storage unit includes a fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Acceptable appliances include refrigerators, stoves, washers and dryers, dishwashers and microwaves. Checked October 26, 2026.
- LDEQ: Hazardous Waste Permitting (Universal Waste Program, Household Hazardous Waste Days) (opens in new tab) · Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality
- Household hazardous waste is collected at community Household Hazardous Waste Days, where people drop off items they should not put in the trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Local entities that want to host a household hazardous waste day must submit a request to LDEQ. Checked October 26, 2026.
- LDEQ: Recycling (opens in new tab) · Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality
- LDEQ gathers recycling information from cities and parishes and reports it to the Legislature; local governments run recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Louisiana's Solid Waste Recycling and Reduction Law is La. R.S. 30:2411 through 2423. Checked October 26, 2026.
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