DISHWASHER DISPOSAL/ REMOVAL EDMONTON
Dishwasher Disposal & Removal Edmonton - Fast Pickup Service
Your kitchen renovation in Riverbend is almost done but there’s one problem – the old dishwasher is sitting in your garage and you have no idea what to do with it. The installer took it out, left it for you to deal with, and now it’s taking up space. City won’t pick it up, it won’t fit in your car, and you’re not driving to the dump for one appliance. This is exactly what dishwasher removal Edmonton services handle every single day.
Last week we picked up four dishwashers from a rental property in Millwoods. Landlord was upgrading appliances in all his units at once. Had the old dishwashers lined up in the driveway. We loaded all four in ten minutes and he could get back to his renovations without appliances cluttering the property.
Dishwashers are awkward, heavy, and disposal isn’t as simple as tossing them in the trash. They’re built into your cabinets, connected to plumbing and electrical, and once removed they become instant junk nobody wants to transport.
Why Dishwashers Are Hard to Get Rid Of
Built-in dishwashers weigh 60-100 pounds depending on the model. Not crazy heavy, but awkward shape and size. Hard to get a good grip, no handles to hold, front-heavy when you try to carry it.
They don’t fit in most cars. Too tall, too wide, too awkward. You need a truck or SUV with the seats down. And even then you’re worried about scratching your interior with sharp edges and getting dirty water residue everywhere.
City garbage won’t take dishwashers. Too big for your bin, and appliances aren’t accepted in regular curbside pickup. You’re supposed to take them to the dump yourself or arrange special pickup which costs money and takes coordination.
Most appliance delivery services charge extra to haul away your old dishwasher – like $50-75 on top of delivery fees. Or they just refuse to take it at all. Alot of installers will disconnect and pull out the old one but won’t haul it away. That’s not their job apparently.
One customer in Windermere got a new dishwasher delivered from Home Depot. Installer pulled the old one out, left it in the kitchen, and drove away. She called us frustrated because she was hosting dinner that weekend and had a dirty dishwasher in the middle of her kitchen. We came same-day and problem solved.
What We Remove Besides Dishwashers
Dishwasher disposal Edmonton calls often include other kitchen appliances too. You’re renovating the whole kitchen, might as well get rid of everything at once. Old stove, microwave, garbage disposal – we’ll take it all in one trip.
Portable dishwashers are less common but we get them. Those countertop or wheeled units people use in apartments or older homes without built-in dishwashers. Smaller and lighter but still awkward to transport.
Sometimes there’s packaging from the new dishwasher. Cardboard boxes, styrofoam, plastic wrap, instruction manuals you’ll never read. We can haul away the packaging too if you want it gone.
Installation debris comes up often. Installer cut the old water line, there’s bits of copper pipe. Removed a piece of countertop to fit the new dishwasher, now you got a chunk of laminate to dispose of. We handle cleanup after appliance installations.
Dishwasher Removal During Kitchen Renovations
Kitchen renovations generate tons of appliance removal calls. You’re updating everything – cabinets, countertops, appliances. The old dishwasher is part of what’s gotta go.
We’ve done dishwasher haul away Edmonton for kitchen renos in Terwillegar, Summerside, Ellerslie, Heritage Valley – every neighborhood where people renovate kitchens. Usually we’re coordinating with cabinet installers and countertop guys to make sure appliances get removed at the right time.
Timing matters with kitchen renovations. Can’t remove the dishwasher too early or you got no way to wash dishes during construction. Can’t leave it too late or it’s in the way of new cabinet installation. We work around your renovation schedule.
Full kitchen gut jobs mean everything comes out – dishwasher, stove, fridge, cabinets, countertops. We’ve cleared entire kitchens in older Edmonton homes where everything was original from 30+ years ago and needed replacing.
Rental Property Dishwasher Replacement
Landlords and property managers call us regularly for dishwasher removal. Tenant moves out, dishwasher is broken or gross, needs replacing before the next renter moves in.
We’ve worked with property management companies handling hundreds of rental units across Edmonton. They upgrade appliances on a schedule, and we’re part of their vendor network for removal and disposal.
Sometimes dishwashers get damaged during tenancies. Water leaks that weren’t fixed, misuse, just plain age and wear. Rental properties go through appliances faster than owner-occupied homes because of turnover and varied care levels.
Student rentals near UofA are particularly hard on dishwashers. We’ve removed dishwashers from Garneau and Strathcona rental houses that were completely gross inside – looked like they’d never been cleaned in years of student tenants.
Multi-unit buildings replacing appliances in bulk call us for volume removal. Apartment complex upgrading dishwashers in 20 units? We’ll handle removal from all 20, coordinated with installation schedules.
Dishwasher Recycling and Disposal
Most dishwashers end up getting recycled for scrap metal. The steel tub, metal racks, copper and wiring inside – all recyclable materials. We work with metal recycling facilities around Edmonton that accept appliances.
The plastic and rubber components sometimes get recycled, sometimes end up in the landfill depending on condition and type. We sort what we can but not every part of a dishwasher is recyclable.
Really old dishwashers from the 80s and 90s sometimes have materials that need special handling. Most modern dishwashers are fine for standard recycling, but occasionally we run into older units with components that need different disposal.
Working dishwashers in decent shape might get donated. If your dishwasher still runs and just doesn’t fit your new kitchen design, Habitat ReStore or other charities sometimes take them. We coordinate donations when it makes sense.
Problem is most dishwashers we remove are broken or too old for donation. That’s why people are replacing them. A dishwasher that leaks, doesn’t clean properly, or is 20 years old isn’t donation quality.
Same-Day Dishwasher Removal
New dishwasher getting installed today and the installer won’t take the old one? We offer same-day dishwasher removal Edmonton for situations exactly like this.
Call or text us before noon and we can usually get to you same afternoon. Small extra charge for same-day service but when you got a dishwasher in your kitchen or garage that needs gone NOW, it’s worth it.
Appliance delivery companies are notorious for not hauling away old units. They’ll install the new one and leave the old one sitting right there. Then you’re stuck dealing with it. We’ve become the solution for alot of frustrated homeowners in this exact situation.
Kitchen renovation emergencies come up too. Countertop installer shows up tomorrow and the old dishwasher is still there. Contractor needs it out today so work can proceed on schedule. We prioritize these calls and get it handled.
Disconnecting Dishwashers Before Removal
We don’t disconnect dishwashers – that’s plumbing and electrical work. You need to have it disconnected before we arrive, or hire a plumber/handyman to do it.
Dishwasher disconnection involves shutting off water supply, disconnecting the water line, unplugging or disconnecting hardwired electrical, and unbolting it from the countertop. If you’re comfortable with basic tools, you can do it yourself. If not, hire someone for an hour of work.
Most appliance installers will disconnect the old dishwasher as part of installing the new one. They pull it out, disconnect everything, set it aside. Then we come pick it up and haul it away. Perfect division of labor.
Kitchen contractors doing renovations usually disconnect appliances as part of demo work. By the time we arrive, dishwasher is already unhooked and ready to go.
We show up, load it on the truck, haul it away. That’s our part. The disconnection has to happen first though.
Dishwasher Removal Pricing
Single dishwasher removal usually runs $100-130 depending on your location in Edmonton. Straightforward pickup and disposal. No hidden fees.
Edmonton dishwasher disposal pricing includes everything – labor, truck, disposal or recycling fees. The quote we give is what you pay.
Multiple dishwashers cost less per unit. Property manager with three dishwashers to remove? We’ll give you a better rate than charging full price for each one separately. Already there with the truck, loading three isn’t three times the work.
If we’re also removing other appliances or junk at the same time, the per-item cost goes down. Kitchen cleanout with dishwasher, stove, and old cabinets? We quote it as a package that saves you money compared to individual removals.
Way cheaper than renting a truck yourself. U-Haul charges $30-40 plus gas, dump has disposal fees, and you spent half your day doing it. Or pay us $100-$130 and it’s handled in 20 minutes.
Built-In vs Portable Dishwashers
Built-in dishwashers are what most Edmonton homes have. Installed under the countertop, connected to plumbing and electrical. These are our most common removals.
Portable dishwashers are countertop models or rolling units that hook up to your faucet. Less common but we remove these too. Usually lighter and easier to handle than built-ins.
Drawer dishwashers are those two-drawer models that are popular in some newer homes. We’ve removed Fisher & Paykel and other brands of drawer dishwashers from kitchens around Windermere and Summerside.
Commercial dishwashers from restaurants are way bigger and heavier than residential units. Different removal process, usually requires more crew. We do commercial dishwasher removal too, mostly for restaurants closing or upgrading equipment.
What Happens After We Pick Up Your Dishwasher
We take it to metal recycling facilities around Edmonton. The steel and metal components get processed and recycled into new products. Better than landfilling when the materials have value.
Working dishwashers in good condition might go to donation centers first. We’ve donated dishwashers to Habitat ReStore and other organizations that help people setting up homes.
Broken dishwashers get recycled for scrap value. Even non-working appliances have metal worth recovering. The recycling facility pulls out recyclable materials and properly disposes of the rest.
Really old or damaged units sometimes end up in the landfill if there’s nothing worth recovering. We try to recycle when possible but some appliances are just too far gone.
Dishwasher Removal From Difficult Locations
Basement kitchens require carrying the dishwasher up stairs. Those finished basements in Edmonton homes with full kitchens – getting appliances up narrow basement stairs takes two people and careful maneuvering.
High-rise condos need elevator coordination. We work with building management to book elevator time, follow building rules, and get appliances out without disrupting other residents. Done dishwasher removals from buildings downtown, in Oliver, everywhere.
Townhouse kitchens sometimes have tight access. Narrow hallways, sharp turns, stairs to navigate. We’ve removed dishwashers from townhouses all over Edmonton where access was challenging but we figured it out.
Old houses with small doorways can be tricky. Getting a dishwasher through a 28-inch doorway when the appliance is 24 inches wide doesn’t leave much clearance. Sometimes we gotta angle and tilt to get it through.
Preparing for Dishwasher Pickup
All of Edmonton and surrounding areas. Sherwood Park, St. Albert, Spruce Grove, Leduc, Fort Saskatchewan – anywhere within 45 minutes of downtown we’ll pick up your old dishwasher.
Common neighborhoods we service weekly: Riverbend, Millwoods, Windermere, Terwillegar, Summerside, Ellerslie, Heritage Valley, Bonnie Doon, Clareview, Manning, Castle Downs, Garneau, Strathcona, Laurier Heights, Oliver, and every area in between.
We’ve probably already done dishwasher removal on your street. We’re out every day picking up appliances from kitchen renovations, rental property upgrades, and appliance replacements all over the city.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can I throw my dishwasher in the garbage in Edmonton?
No. Dishwashers are considered large appliances and must be taken to a proper recycling facility or Eco Station. It’s illegal to place them in residential garbage.
What if the dishwasher is still installed?
We ask that dishwashers be disconnected from water and power before pickup. If you’re not sure how, let us know - we may be able to help or refer someone.
Do you remove dishwashers from inside the house?
Yes. We’ll come into your home, navigate stairs or tight hallways, and remove the dishwasher from wherever it’s located.
What happens to my dishwasher after pickup?
It’s taken to an approved facility where it’s dismantled and recycled according to Alberta recycling regulations.
Can I bundle this with other appliance or junk removal?
Absolutely. We offer discounted rates for multi-appliance pickups or when combining with general junk removal.
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