How to Get Rid of Old Appliances in Boise (All Your Options)

Got an old refrigerator, washer, or dryer that needs to go? Here are all your disposal options in the Boise area.

Option 1: Retailer Take-Back

Buying a new appliance? Many retailers offer haul-away:

Home Depot: Haul-away with delivery, usually for a fee Lowe's: Haul-away offered with delivery and installation services Best Buy: Appliance recycling with a new appliance purchase

Fees and terms change, so check with the store when you buy.

The catch: You need to be buying something new. And scheduling can be tricky—delivery dates depend on stock and how busy the store is.

Option 2: Donate It

If your appliance still works, donation centers will take it:

Habitat for Humanity ReStore (Boise): Working appliances in good condition. They'll sometimes pick up large items.

Idaho Youth Ranch: Some locations accept appliances.

Craigslist/Facebook Marketplace: List it for free. Someone doing a rental property or garage conversion might want it.

Note: Most donation centers won't accept appliances that don't work.

Option 3: Scrap Metal Recyclers

Old appliances contain valuable metal. Local scrap yards will take them—sometimes even pay you.

Western Metals Recycling (Boise): Accepts appliances Pacific Steel & Recycling: Multiple locations in Treasure Valley

What you'll get paid depends on current metal prices and how much metal the appliance actually has in it. Don't expect much for a single unit. You'll need to transport it yourself.

Important: Refrigerators and AC units require refrigerant removal before recycling. Not all scrap yards handle this.

Option 4: Ada County Landfill

The landfill at Hidden Hollow accepts appliances, but there are fees and rules:

• Refrigerant-containing appliances (fridges, freezers, AC units) require documentation that refrigerant was properly removed
• Disposal fees apply
• You need to haul it there yourself

This is typically the last resort—recycling is better for the environment and often cheaper.

Option 5: Professional Appliance Removal

Professional junk removal handles:

• Pickup from anywhere in your home (even basements)
• Proper disposal and recycling
• Same-day service when available
• No lifting on your part

Cost: Priced by how much truck space your items take up, so several appliances cost less per item than one alone. Stairs, tight access and refrigerant handling can also factor in.

Best for: Heavy appliances in difficult locations, time-sensitive situations, or when you have multiple items.

Special Considerations by Appliance Type

Refrigerators/Freezers: Contain refrigerant that must be properly handled. DIY disposal at most facilities requires proof of refrigerant removal.

Washers/Dryers: Easier to dispose of—mostly metal. Scrap yards like these.

Dishwashers: Usually can go with regular metal recycling.

Water Heaters: Scrap yards take them. Watch out for asbestos insulation on very old units.

Ovens/Ranges: Gas ranges need gas line disconnection. Electric ranges are straightforward.

The Bottom Line

Buying new: Use retailer haul-away Working appliance you're just replacing: Donate it Non-working appliance, you have a truck: Scrap yard Don't want to deal with it: Hire a junk removal service

Need appliance removal in Boise? Call (208) 593-2877 or [schedule online](/junk-removal/appliance-removal).