Need to ditch an old appliance and want to avoid paying for haul-away? Here are the actually-free or cheap options for Pierce County, plus when calling Hoss makes more sense.
1. Retail Haul-Away (Free with New Purchase)
Buying a new fridge, washer, dryer, or oven? Home Depot, Lowe’s, Best Buy, and most appliance stores will haul away the old one when they deliver the new one. Confirm at purchase — sometimes there’s a small fee (-40), sometimes it’s free.
2. Scrap Metal Recyclers
Pierce County scrap recyclers will take old steel-bodied appliances and pay scrap rate (~-30 per major appliance). You haul. Fridges with refrigerant require certified handling — most scrap yards won’t take them without freon removal.
3. Sell It Online
If the appliance works, Facebook Marketplace or Craigslist will find a buyer. Free, but you need to coordinate pickup. Older but functional units sell-
4. Pierce County Transfer Stations
You can take appliances to Pierce County transfer stations and pay tipping fees (-the posted rate depending on type). Free if you’re already going for other waste.
When Calling Hoss Makes Sense
- Multiple appliances at once
- Non-functional units that nobody will buy
- Hard-to-move (basement, second floor, gated yard)
- Refrigerant-bearing units that need certified handling
- No time/truck to DIY any of the above
Hoss appliance pickup is for one unit, less per-unit for multiple. Disposal handled responsibly — scrap or transfer station based on the unit.
Call (253) 553-2978.