Brad,
Rocky is probably right in his estimation that most of the time the appliances will be taken ASAP.
One trick an old-time rehabber taught me was when you have items that are in "rough shape" and might not get picked up immediately, is to place a FOR SALE $25 sign on the item. I have tested the theory a few times and it works.
When we posted a FREE sign on the item, sometimes it was not immediately picked up. When we put a FOR SALE $25 sign on it the next day it was usually stolen in an hour or two.
Hope this helps.
If there is anything else my staff or I can do to help you grow your business, please let me know.
-Greg
Greg Wilson
The REI Mentor