Prices
Junk removal prices (by truck space)
Appliance disposal fee (refrigerant / regulated parts)
$25–$75
Per appliance, added to the load price
Minimum load
$75–$150
1–3 small items
¼ truck
$150–$250
A sofa, mattress or a few appliances
½ truck
$250–$375
A small room cleanout
¾ truck
$350–$475
Garage or storage unit contents
Full truck
$450–$600
Full room, estate cleanout, major debris
You pay for the space your items take in our truck, with a firm price on-site before we start.
What you get
What’s included — and what isn’t
Included
- Refrigerators and freezers
- Washers and dryers
- Stoves, ovens, dishwashers and microwaves
- Water heaters
- Window AC units and dehumidifiers
Not included
- Disconnecting gas lines or hard-wired electrical (have a licensed pro disconnect first)
- Appliances still full of food or water
How it works
Booked in minutes, done in one visit
- 1
Text a photo or book
Send a photo for a price range in minutes, or pick a time online.
- 2
Firm price on-site
We look at the load and confirm the price before lifting anything.
- 3
We lift, load and sweep
Our crew carries everything out from wherever it is and sweeps up after.
Why Apex Home Point
Clear it out, then clean it: one crew
We’re the Sacramento junk removal company that also cleans. Landlords, realtors and families clearing a home can book the haul-out and a move-out or deep clean together: one appointment, one invoice.
Why fridges and freezers cost extra to dispose of
Refrigerators, freezers and AC units contain refrigerant that must be recovered by certified technicians before the appliance can be scrapped, and many appliances contain parts that California requires to be removed before crushing. The disposal fee covers that recycling.
Free appliance pickup in the City of Sacramento
City of Sacramento residents can book free appliance and e-waste pickup appointments, separate from household junk pickup, twice a year, year-round.
Hire us if you need it out of the kitchen or garage today, or if you’re outside city limits.
Before we arrive
- Empty and defrost the fridge or freezer
- Have gas appliances disconnected by a licensed professional
- Drain the washer hoses
- Clear a path from the appliance to the door
The rules
Why appliances can’t go in the dumpster
Federal law under the Clean Air Act requires refrigerant in fridges, freezers and air conditioners to be recovered by a certified technician before disposal. California also treats major appliances as “metallic discards” that must have materials needing special handling (such as refrigerants, mercury switches and certain capacitors) removed before they can be crushed or recycled.
That is why reputable haulers take appliances to certified recyclers instead of the landfill, and why fridges and freezers carry a small disposal fee.
Prices
Typical appliance removal prices
| Appliance | Load | Disposal fee | Typical total |
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| Washer or dryer | Minimum load | None | $75–$150 |
| Washer and dryer pair | ¼ truck | None | $150–$250 |
| Refrigerator or freezer | Minimum load | $25–$75 | $100–$225 |
| Stove, dishwasher or microwave | Minimum load | None | $75–$150 |
| Water heater (drained) | Minimum load | None | $75–$150 |
| Kitchen set (fridge, stove, dishwasher) | ¼–½ truck | $25–$75 for the fridge | $175–$450 |
Adding other junk to the same pickup is usually the best value, because the load price covers the space whether it holds one appliance or several items.
Remodels & upgrades
Replacing appliances during a remodel
Many stores charge for haul-away of the old unit, and some only take the exact item they deliver. If you’re replacing several appliances or remodeling a kitchen, one pickup can take the old appliances, cabinets and packaging together. Pair it with post-construction cleaning and the kitchen is ready to use.
Compare your options
Cheapest way to get rid of it: DIY, dumpster, city pickup or a hauler?
| Option | What it really costs | Best when |
|---|---|---|
| Haul it yourself | Truck rental or your own vehicle, fuel, transfer station fees, and your time and back | You have a truck, helpers and only a few items |
| Rent a dumpster | Rental for several days; a permit if it sits on the street; you still do all the loading | Long projects like a remodel where debris builds up over weeks |
| City or county curbside pickup | Free within yearly limits, but you carry everything to the curb and wait for an appointment | You can wait, can lift it yourself, and the pile fits the size limit |
| Apex Home Point | $75–$150 to $450–$600 by truck space, firm price on-site; we do all the lifting | You want it gone soon, it’s inside the home, or it’s too heavy or too much |
Many people mix options: they use the free curbside pickup for one bulky item, and book us for the rest of the garage or the heavy pieces upstairs.
Free options first
Free bulky item pickup across the Sacramento area
Before you pay anyone, check whether your city’s free curbside program fits. Rules differ by city:
| Where you live | Free pickups | How to book |
|---|---|---|
| City of Sacramento (including Natomas) | 2 household junk appointments a year, February–October; appliances and e-waste booked separately | Sacramento 311 |
| Unincorporated county (Carmichael, Fair Oaks, Orangevale, Arden-Arcade, Antelope, North Highlands) | 1 pickup per 12 months, up to 5 cubic yards | (916) 875-5555 |
| Elk Grove | Up to 3 a year, up to 5 cubic yards each | Republic Services, (916) 635-2500 |
| Folsom | Up to 3 a year for single-family homes, up to 5 cubic yards each | City of Folsom |
| Citrus Heights | 3 a year | Republic Services, (916) 638-9000 |
| Rancho Cordova | Scheduled through the city’s hauler | Atlas Disposal, (916) 288-2800 |
| Roseville, Rocklin, West Sacramento | Programs vary | Your city’s solid waste department |
Curbside programs need you to carry everything to the curb, wait for an appointment and stay under the size limit. Hire us when items are inside the home, when you need them gone sooner, or when the pile is bigger than the limit.
Source: City of Sacramento: Household Junk Pickup
Source: Sacramento County Waste Management & Recycling: Residential Services
What to expect
How a junk pickup works, start to finish
- 1You text a photo or book a time. We reply with a price range based on how much truck space the load looks like it needs.
- 2We call or text when the crew is on the way, inside the arrival window you picked.
- 3The crew looks at everything in person and gives a firm price before anything is lifted. If it’s less than the range, you pay less; if you decide not to go ahead, there’s no charge.
- 4We carry everything out (from bedrooms, upstairs, the garage, the backyard or a storage unit) and protect doorways and floors along the way.
- 5We sweep or rake the spot where the items were, then sort the load: donation, recycling, and only what’s left goes to a licensed transfer station.
Most single-item and small-load pickups take under an hour on site. A full garage or a whole-home cleanout usually takes a few hours to a full day, depending on how much sorting you want done on the spot.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How much does refrigerator removal cost?
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Usually $75–$150 for the load plus a $25–$75 disposal fee for the refrigerant.
Do you disconnect appliances?
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We unplug and remove appliances. Gas lines and hard-wired electrical must be disconnected by a licensed professional before we arrive.
Do you take broken appliances?
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Yes. Working or not, appliances go to a certified recycler.
Can you take a water heater?
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Yes, once it has been disconnected and drained. Gas water heaters must be disconnected by a licensed professional first.
Can you take an appliance from the garage or backyard?
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Yes. Old garage fridges and freezers are some of the most common pickups we do.
Do I need to remove the doors from a fridge?
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No, we handle it. Just empty the fridge and let it defrost so it doesn’t leak on the way out.
Do you take commercial appliances?
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Many, yes. Send a photo so we can check size and weight.