How Do I Get Rid of Old Appliances and Metal in Arlington?

How do I get rid of an old refrigerator, washer, scrap metal or old electronics in Arlington?

Arlington County will pick up appliances, metal and electronics at your curb if you schedule it first, online or by calling 703-228-5000, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Residents can also drop off small loads at the county's Earth Products Yard, 4300 29th St. S., according to the county's pages.

The Mike Webb Team (Mike and Claudia Webb, RE/MAX Allegiance) helps homeowners in Arlington, Northern Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC get their homes ready to sell and sold.

Old appliances and piles of metal are some of the hardest things to move out of a basement or garage, and they are easy to put off. If you plan to sell, it helps to know your options early, because a pickup has to be scheduled and the truck needs a clear spot at the curb. This guide uses Arlington County's own pages. It is general information, and the county can tell you what applies to your address.

The county's page on metal, appliances and electronics says residents can schedule a pickup online or by phone. There is a charge for pickup of refrigerators, freezers, stoves, washers, dryers, dishwashers, trash compactors, air conditioners and water heaters. The charge is added to your quarterly utility bill, and the page does not list a dollar amount, so ask when you call. It says there is no additional charge for multiples of an item. Other metal items not on that list are collected at no charge, but they still have to be scheduled.

The page also gives placement rules. Pile items separately, at the curb or in the street, not in the yard. Leave about 25 feet of overhead clearance, so do not pile items under low power lines or tree limbs. Do not put items next to parked cars, because the truck needs at least 10 feet of clearance. If a scheduled pickup is missed, the county has an online request form. Source: Arlington County, Metal, Appliances and Electronics.

Electronics can also be collected at the curb. Schedule online or call the same number, then place the items at the curb next to your recycling cart on the scheduled pickup date. The county asks you to put small loose items in a small rigid container labeled "E-WASTE." According to the county, old-style CRT televisions carry a $20 recycling fee and CRT computer monitors a $15 fee, added to the quarterly utility bill for curbside pickup. The county's page says other electronics carry no fee at its drop-off facility.

The Earth Products Yard is at 4300 29th St. S., Arlington, VA 22206, at the county's Trades Center. It is for Arlington residents only, so bring proof of residency. Contractors and people who live outside the county are asked to use a private hauler. The county lists these hours:

• Inert material and scrap metal drop-off: Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., by appointment only at 703-228-5000, and the first Saturday of each month, 8 a.m. to noon, with holiday weekends listed on the county calendar.
• Mulch, compost pickup and food scraps drop-off: Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Saturday, 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. It is closed on Sundays and holidays.

The county says small metal items must weigh less than 50 pounds each. Refrigerators, freezers, washers, dryers, dishwashers, trash compactors, air conditioners and water heaters can be dropped off with a recycling fee. Only small quantities are accepted, one pickup truck load or up to 3 cubic yards, once a month per resident. Trash and building materials such as drywall, shingles and insulation are not accepted. Source: Arlington County, Earth Products Yard.

The county lists the next paper shredding and inert material drop-off as Saturday, December 5, 2026, at the Earth Products Yard, for county residents. It is held on the first Saturday of the month unless that is a holiday weekend. Check the county's calendar before you go.

Those go to a different place: the county's Household Hazardous Materials facility at 565 31st St. S. It is open to Arlington residents and employees on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and on weekdays by appointment. Read Where Do I Start Sorting 30 Years of Belongings in Arlington? for what it takes and what it does not. Appliances that contain refrigerant, such as dehumidifiers and wine coolers, are listed by the county as items the hazardous materials facility does not accept, so schedule those as appliances instead.

When the old appliances are gone, the house shows more of the space buyers want to see. Read Arlington Curbside Trash, Recycling and Organics Guide for weekly service, and How to Declutter Before You Move: Keep, Donate, Sell for items that are still in good shape. Through The White Glove Home Sale Method, we help with removing unwanted items and furniture and taking donations to the charity of your choice, at no additional cost to you.

• Arlington Curbside Trash, Recycling and Organics Guide
• How to Declutter Before You Move: Keep, Donate, Sell
• Cold Weather Is Coming. How Can I Donate Coats and Warm Clothes in Arlington?
• Selling an Inherited Home: Cleanout, Repairs, Staging
• What to Remove From Your Home Before Listing Photos

How do I schedule a pickup?

Use the county's online request form or call 703-228-5000, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Can a neighbor in another county use the Earth Products Yard?

The county says it is for Arlington residents only, with proof of residency.

Who can help me clear a house before I list?

We can. Call Claudia, and we will talk through what to remove and what can stay.

Call or text Claudia at 703-350-3884 or visit claudiawebb.com.

The Mike Webb Team, RE/MAX Allegiance. Arlington, Virginia. Equal Housing Opportunity.