Washer and Dryer Recycling in La Crosse, WI
Harter's picks up washers and dryers in La Crosse for $31; the county landfill also accepts them for a fee.
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 (8)
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- Large Items (opens in new tab) · City of La Crosse
- Through Harter's Quick Clean-Up, (608) 782-2082, once fees are paid items are collected by route bi-weekly on recycling day; place at the regular refuse point by 5 a.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Listed disposal fees are for the City's hauler only. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Washer/dryer and microwave $31; fridge/freezer $51.50 ($165 with food); TV pick-up up to 100 lb $70. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Appliances (opens in new tab) · City of La Crosse
- Owners must make their own arrangements for appliance disposal; microwaves are treated as electronic waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Residential Drop Off (opens in new tab) · La Crosse County Solid Waste
- The residential drop-off area is open to La Crosse County residents and all surrounding communities; all items dropped off have a fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Recycling/diversion items include cardboard, metal appliances (washers, dryers), Freon items (refrigerators/freezers), microwaves and tires. 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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