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Appliances Recycling Near Me

Large appliances can be recycled for their metal. Scrap yards take washers, dryers and stoves, and many utilities and retailers offer pickup or haul-away. Refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners contain refrigerant that must be removed by a certified technician before they can be scrapped.

How to prepare appliances for recycling

  1. Empty the appliance and disconnect it from power and water.
  2. Remove doors from refrigerators and freezers if required for safe transport.
  3. Don't cut or open coolant lines — refrigerant must be recovered by a certified professional.
  4. Ask whether the recycler wants the appliance complete or stripped of non-metal parts.

What usually isn't accepted

  • Appliances still containing refrigerant at some scrap yards unless a certification tag is attached
  • Appliances with food or liquid inside

Will I get paid, or is there a fee?

Scrap yards may pay a little by weight for appliances, but fees often apply for units with refrigerant. Some utilities offer a rebate and free pickup for working old refrigerators and freezers.

Common questions about appliances recycling

Will the store take my old appliance?

Many retailers will haul away your old appliance when they deliver a new one, sometimes for a fee. Ask when you order.

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