After years of drying your clothes, washing your dishes, or keeping your food fresh, that old appliance is finally ready to retire. Now you have to figure out what to do with that big chunk of metal. Instead of putting it on the curb, consider the following ways to get it out of the house, from selling to junk recycling.

3 Ways to Get Rid of an Old Appliance

1. Sell Them

If your appliance is less than five years old, you might be able to recoup some of your initial investment. Post a picture and description of your fridge on a public reselling platform, such as Craigslist. Make sure you’re honest about the condition and that your asking price is worth the time and effort it takes to coordinate a sale.

2. Ask the Store to Take Them

If you’re getting rid of your current appliance to make space for a new model, the store where you’re making the purchase might be willing to take the old one off your hands. Most retailers will charge a small fee to move the appliance out of your house, but if they’re also installing the new one, this might be the most convenient option for you.

3. Opt for Junk Recycling

If that old washing machine is in too poor of a condition to sell, or should your store not offer a removal service, there’s always junk recycling. This option is especially attractive to those who are concerned about the environment since these teams are careful to sort items by material and remove hazardous components before sending them off for recycling. This way you can clear space in your home and rest easy knowing your old appliance isn’t hogging space in a landfill.

If you’re most intrigued by the recycling option, turn to Pacific Junk Removal of Honolulu, HI. With their fleet of 18-cubic-yard trucks, you can get rid of all the unwanted furnishing, electronics, and appliances from your move or renovation with peace of mind. To learn more about junk recycling, visit the website, or call (808) 833-7171 to schedule a free estimate.