Get Rid of Old Appliances in Urbana

Turn off the gas supply at the shutoff valve behind the range. In Urbana, if you're unsure where the shutoff is, your utility company can walk you through it. Cap the line, clean out any food residue, and let the Urbana crew know it's gas so they come prepared.

We optimize routes to minimize fuel use per pickup in Urbana. The material recovery from each appliance — especially steel — has a far larger carbon benefit than transport. Recycled steel uses ~75% less energy than virgin production, and every appliance we divert from Urbana landfills avoids the ongoing methane and leachate impact of buried waste.

Yes — the full Urbana metropolitan area in IL is within our service zone. This includes surrounding communities, suburban neighborhoods, and nearby unincorporated areas. Submit your request with your exact Urbana-area address for confirmation.

Yes. You can schedule a Urbana pickup for a family member's address. Just use their address in the form and note that you're scheduling on their behalf. They'll be contacted to confirm the window. A thoughtful, free way to help out a Urbana family member dealing with an old appliance.

Same-day is sometimes possible in Urbana — submit a request early in the morning and we'll let you know if there's availability near your address. Either way, most Urbana refrigerator pickups are completed within the same week as the request.