Bulky Item Disposal Guide

How to get rid of a refrigerator or appliance with Freon: city rules compared

Last checked Oct 22, 2026 · 7 listings, each linked to its source

Fridge, freezer and appliance rules from 7 cities. 7 collect it at the curb (2 of them stated as free), and 6 need an appointment or a request first.

New York City: Remove hinges and locks from refrigerators and freezers. Yonkers: Free Freon removal at the Recycling Center.

Rules and schedules change. Check your city's page or call its service line before you set anything out.

City or stateTakesCostLimitsHow to bookWhenWhereRules set bySource
New York City: fridge and Freon appliancesRefrigerators, Freezers, Air conditioners, Water coolersFreeRemove hinges and locks; R600a or R32 units are tagged red and not collectedAppointment: Call 311 or book online for CFC removalOut after 6:00 PM the night before; picked up on the next recycling dayCurbside, back facing the streetNYC Department of Sanitation (DSNY)Official page
Checked Oct 22, 2026
Yonkers: fridge and appliancesRefrigerators, Washers, Dryers, Stoves, Air conditionersFree Freon removal at the Recycling CenterRefrigerator door must be removedAppointment: Appointment at 914-377-HELP (4357), or bring it inNot statedCurbside, or 735 Saw Mill River RoadCity of Yonkers refuse and bulk removalOfficial page
Checked Oct 22, 2026
White Plains: fridge and appliancesRefrigerators, Stoves, Large metal itemsNot statedSpecial appointment needed for curbside pickupAppointment: Call 914-422-1217Not statedCurbsideWhite Plains Bureau of SanitationOfficial page
Checked Oct 22, 2026
New Rochelle: fridge and Freon appliancesRefrigerators, Freezers, Air conditioners, Dehumidifiers$25 Freon sticker eachNo appliance pickup in holiday weeksAppointment: Buy the sticker from the City Clerk, then call 914-235-3593Thursdays, out by 7 AMCurbsideNew Rochelle refuse and bulk removalOfficial page
Checked Oct 22, 2026
Los Angeles: fridge and appliancesFridges, Metal appliancesFreeCommercial appliances are not collectedRequest first: Request a large item and metal appliance pickup through MyLA311Not statedCurbsideLA Sanitation (LASAN)Official page
Checked Oct 22, 2026
Houston: fridge and appliancesRefrigerators, Freezers, Stoves, Washers, Dryers, Water heatersNot statedFridges and freezers only with a certified technician's tag showing the refrigerant was removedNo booking: No appointmentHeavy trash day, every other monthCurbsideHouston Solid Waste ManagementOfficial page
Checked Oct 22, 2026
Phoenix: fridge and appliancesRefrigerators, Freezers, Air conditioners, Washers, Dryers, StovesPickup $25 per refrigerant appliance; one refrigerant appliance dropped off free a year, then $20 eachRemove doors, hinges, lids, glass shelves and latchesAppointment: Call 602-262-6251 or drive to a transfer stationNot statedCurbside or a transfer stationPhoenix Public WorksOfficial page
Checked Oct 22, 2026

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