Washer and Dryer Recycling in Appleton, WI
Washers and dryers can be dropped at Appleton's Glendale Avenue site ($25) or the Outagamie County Resource Recovery Park ($20).
See all 3 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.
Wisconsin rules
- Clothes washers and dryers are major appliances under Wisconsin law, so they are banned from landfills and incinerators. Source: Wis. Stat. 287.01 Definitions (opens in new tab)
- Many appliance retailers will haul away and recycle an old appliance when a new one is delivered, but may charge a fee. Source: Wisconsin DNR: Large Appliance Recycling Guide (PUB-WA 1814, 2025) (opens in new tab)
Where this information comes from (12)
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- Hours/Location (opens in new tab) · Outagamie County Recycling & Solid Waste
- The Drop-Off Site (Resource Recovery Park) is at 1919 Holland Road (Gate #3), Appleton, WI 54911; Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Saturday 7 a.m.-noon. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Cash, debit or credit card are accepted; open loads must be tarped or a $10 fee applies. Checked October 26, 2026.
- 2026 Disposal Rates (opens in new tab) · Outagamie County Recycling & Solid Waste
- You do not have to live in Outagamie County to use the Drop-Off Site. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Non-Freon appliances (dryer, microwave, stove, washer, water heater) and Freon appliances (including freezers and refrigerators) are $20 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Garbage (opens in new tab) · City of Appleton
- Large item pickup is every other week on the regular garbage day, April through September, the week opposite recycling, at no charge; limit 2 items per collection. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Appliances, mattresses or box springs, sofa sleepers and exercise equipment are not approved for large item pickup. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Appliances are drop-off only at 2625 E. Glendale Ave.: Freon appliances (refrigerator, freezer, air conditioner, dehumidifier) $30; non-Freon appliances (including washing machines, clothes dryers and microwave ovens) $25. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Yard Waste Sites (opens in new tab) · City of Appleton
- Residential use only, no contractors or commercial properties; be prepared to show proof of residency. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Both sites accept cash or check; credit and debit cards are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Glendale Yard Waste Site, 2625 E. Glendale Ave.: summer season open Friday-Monday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; winter season (December 7-March 31) Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 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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