Responsible Disposal for Home and Commercial Appliances

T & T Iron and Metals provides appliance and white goods recycling services from East Dubuque IL, Savanna IL, and Monticello IA.

When you have a washer that no longer spins or a refrigerator that stopped cooling, you need a way to move it out without adding to a landfill. T & T Iron and Metals accepts household and commercial appliances at our East Dubuque IL, Savanna IL, and Monticello IA facilities, where they process refrigerators, dryers, washers, dishwashers, and other white goods for material recovery. You drop off the unit, and the facility handles the breakdown and sorting so metals and components are reclaimed instead of buried.

The service is built for both residential cleanouts and commercial operations across Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin. You can bring individual units or coordinate bulk drop-offs if you manage rental properties or run a demolition crew. Each appliance is weighed, and materials are separated according to type. Refrigerants and oils are handled separately to meet disposal standards, and ferrous and non-ferrous metals are sent to processing lines.

If you need to recycle appliances without guessing where they end up, contact T & T Iron and Metals at any of our East Dubuque IL, Savanna IL, or Monticello IA locations to confirm what you can bring and when the yard is open.

How the facility processes different appliance types

You bring the appliance to any of our East Dubuque IL, Savanna IL, or Monticello IA facilities during operating hours, where staff inspect the unit and direct you to the appropriate unloading area. Larger items like commercial refrigerators are handled with equipment that lifts and positions them for safe processing. The team records the weight and appliance type before it moves into the sorting area.

After drop-off, you will notice the unit is dismantled so that copper wiring, steel casings, and aluminum components are separated and prepared for resale to manufacturers. Plastics and insulation are handled according to material type, and anything that cannot be recycled is documented and disposed of through compliant channels. The metals you deliver are processed at our local facilities, which shortens the distance materials travel before reuse.

This service does not include appliance pickup from your property, and units must be delivered by the customer or contractor. You should remove doors from refrigerators and freezers before transport if local regulations require it. The yard accepts appliances in any working condition, but they must be free of household trash or non-metal attachments that complicate sorting.

Questions people ask before dropping off appliances

Homeowners and contractors often want to know what preparation is required, how pricing works, and whether certain appliances are restricted before they load a truck.

What types of appliances can I bring to the facility?
You can bring washers, dryers, refrigerators, freezers, dishwashers, stoves, microwaves, and water heaters. The facility processes both household and commercial units as long as they contain recyclable metal.
How is the value of my appliance determined?
Your appliance is weighed on a certified scale at any of our East Dubuque IL, Savanna IL, or Monticello IA facilities, and you are paid based on the total weight and current scrap metal prices. Refrigerators and air conditioners may have a processing fee deducted due to refrigerant removal costs.
What do I need to do before I drop off a refrigerator?
You should remove all food, shelving, and drawers, and check local rules about door removal for transport safety. The facility handles refrigerant extraction, so you do not need to drain the system yourself.
When is the yard open for appliance drop-offs?
Our East Dubuque IL, Savanna IL, and Monticello IA locations operate during standard business hours on weekdays and limited weekend hours. You should call ahead if you are bringing a large commercial load or need assistance unloading oversized units.
Why is appliance recycling better than curbside disposal?
Curbside programs often send appliances to landfills where metals corrode and refrigerants leak into soil. Recycling through T & T Iron and Metals recovers copper, steel, and aluminum for manufacturing, which reduces mining demand and keeps hazardous fluids out of the environment.

T & T Iron and Metals has been operating in East Dubuque IL, Savanna IL, and Monticello IA for years, and their team knows how to handle appliances that range from compact microwaves to walk-in cooler units. If you have appliances ready to recycle and want to work with a facility that processes materials locally, get in touch to confirm current hours and any load restrictions before you drive over.