Manitowoc, WI · the Lakeshore

Appliance Removal in Manitowoc, WI

Wisconsin does not let you landfill a refrigerator — and honestly, you could not lift it into a dumpster anyway. Major appliances are banned from Wisconsin landfills and have to go through proper recycling, with refrigerant recovered by a certified technician before the metal is scrapped.

We handle that entire chain. You point at the dead fridge; we disconnect it, dolly it out, and deliver it to a recycler that does it by the book.

Appliances we remove

• Refrigerators and chest freezers — including basement freezers older than we are
• Washers and dryers, stacked or side-by-side
• Stoves, ranges, ovens, and range hoods
• Dishwashers and garbage disposals
• Water heaters and water softeners
• Dehumidifiers and window air conditioners
• Microwaves and countertop appliances

Why the refrigerant matters

Fridges, freezers, dehumidifiers, and AC units contain refrigerant that federal and state law require be recovered before scrapping — it cannot just be vented. That is why the scrap guy on Facebook wants your washer but not your fridge. We route refrigerant-bearing appliances to certified recovery, which is also why they carry a modest surcharge.

From hookup to haul-away

We do the disconnection for standard hookups — unplug, shut the water valve, disconnect the dryer vent. Gas appliances should have the line shut off and capped ahead of time (your plumber or WPS can do this); once the gas is off, we take it from there. Basement stairs, tight corners, and rickety back porches are all part of the job.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why can't I put my old fridge in the trash?

Wisconsin bans major appliances from landfills, and refrigerant-bearing units legally require certified refrigerant recovery before recycling. Curbside trash will not take them — a hauler routing them to a proper recycler is the practical way out.

Do you disconnect the appliance?

Yes, for standard electric and water hookups. For gas stoves or dryers, have the gas line shut off and capped first — then we handle everything else, including the stairs.

Is there an extra fee for refrigerators or freezers?

A small recycling surcharge (usually $20–30) covers certified refrigerant recovery. It is listed with the pricing ranges on this site and included in the firm quote before we start.