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Cowboy Site Services removes old refrigerators, washers, dryers, freezers and water heaters from McKinney homes. We unhook standard plug-in and water-line connections, carry the unit out with care, and send metal appliances to recycling instead of the landfill. One appliance usually fits our Minimum Pickup, from $189.
Why can't an old fridge just go to the landfill?
Refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners can hold CFC refrigerant. Texas bars units like that from municipal landfills, and the state rule is listed below with its source.
That's one reason we route cooling appliances toward recycling instead of tossing them in with a trash load. Washers, dryers and water heaters get pulled for metal recycling too.
Freezers left in garages for years are the most common case we see. If yours still has food inside, clear it out and leave the door cracked for a day before pickup.
Appliance pickups that come with a bigger project
Around McKinney, appliance calls often come with something else going on. A kitchen gets redone, a laundry room gets updated, or a house is being cleared to sell.
We can take the old dishwasher with the rest of your remodel scraps, or grab the garage freezer during a McKinney garage cleanout. Bundling it all keeps you to one visit and one quote.
Gas lines, water lines and getting it out the door
We unhook standard plug-in and water-line connections ourselves. A dryer or water heater that's hard-plumbed into gas needs a plumber to disconnect it first.
Tell us about stairs, an upstairs laundry room or a tight garage door when you send photos. We bring a dolly and enough hands to move it without scuffing floors.
Hauling it to a drop-off yourself
If you have a truck and a helper, the city lists drop-off sites, with free visits for residents who bring the right proof. Check what each site takes before you load a fridge.
A refrigerator is heavy and top-heavy, and dollying one down a step or across a lawn takes practice. One bad tip can dent the floor or hurt the person holding it.
Most folks find the lifting is the hard part, not the drive. That's where our appliance removal service earns its keep.
What McKinney households ask us to take
Some calls are a single chest freezer that quit in the garage. Others are a full kitchen set swapped out at once, plus the laundry pair down the hall.
These are the units we see most often on McKinney pickups. If yours isn't on the list, send a photo and ask.
- Side-by-side and French-door refrigerators
- Upright and chest freezers
- Washers and dryers, stacked or side by side
- Electric water heaters, already drained
- Dishwashers, ranges and over-the-range microwaves
- Window air conditioners and dehumidifiers
Where can McKinney residents take an old appliance?
- McKinney lists the Custer Road, Lookout Drive and Parkway transfer stations and the 121 Regional Disposal Facility in Melissa as drop-off options for residents.Source: City of McKinney — Residential Trash Services (retrieved 2026-09-26)
- McKinney households get their first two drop-off visits per month free with a McKinney water bill dated within 30 days and a matching Texas driver's license.Source: City of McKinney — Residential Trash Services (retrieved 2026-09-26)
- TCEQ lists refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, and any other items containing chlorinated fluorocarbon (CFC) as prohibited from disposal in any MSW facility by 30 TAC 330.15(e), and says they must be handled in accordance with 40 CFR Part 82, 82.156(f).Source: TCEQ — Special Waste Disposal (retrieved 2026-10-09)
McKinney's trash services page lists the drop-off sites and the proof of residency they ask for. You still need a vehicle that fits the unit, a dolly and a second set of hands. TCEQ's special waste page covers the refrigerant rule.
We skip all of that for you. One call gets the appliance unhooked, out the door and headed for recycling. Our old appliance guide and the McKinney bulk trash guide lay out the other options side by side.
The full rundown is in our McKinney bulk trash and brush pickup guide.
Appliance Removal in McKinney: questions
Can you take an appliance out of a McKinney upstairs laundry room?
Yes. We carry from wherever it sits, including upstairs laundry rooms and back corners of the garage. Mention the stairs in your photos so we plan the carry.
Do you take microwaves and other small appliances too?
Yes. Microwaves, window units and countertop appliances can ride along with a bigger pickup or a general junk removal load.
How much does it cost to haul off two or three appliances in McKinney?
It depends on how much trailer room they take. A washer, dryer and fridge together often fit in our Half Trailer Load tier, from $515. Send photos and we'll confirm a firm price on site before we load.
Do I need to be home when you pick up the appliance?
Not always. If the unit is already in the garage or on the driveway, we can grab it while you're out. For anything inside the house, someone needs to let us in.
More answers on pricing, scheduling and what we take are in our full FAQ.
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Send photos for a quote, pick a time, and we'll haul it off and sweep up. The firm price is confirmed in McKinney before anything is loaded.