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Refrigerator Recycling in Glendale, AZ

Glendale picks up refrigerators by special crew for a $25 Freon fee on the water bill (call 623-930-2660). The Glendale Landfill charges $25 per refrigerant unit.

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Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check

5 ways to get rid of a refrigerator in Glendale

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · GlendaleNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $140.00
    How it works

    Book online, set out your refrigerator and we’ll pick it up and recycle it for you. You see your price before you book and pay only after pickup.

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  2. Glendale Municipal LandfillDrop-off · 11480 W. Glendale Avenue, Glendale$25
    Where

    11480 W. Glendale Avenue
    Glendale, AZ 85307

    Hours

    Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.–4 p.m.; Sat 7 a.m.–3 p.m.; closed Sundays and official city holidays. Debit/credit cards only.

    Cost & rules

    Refrigerators and freezers

    AcceptedFees apply
    Fees for refrigerators and freezers
    Refrigerant evacuation fee$25.00 each
    Gate rate (per ton)$55.58
    Minimum fee per use$50.58 per visit

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. City of Glendale Monthly Bulk Trash CollectionCity service · GlendaleConditions apply$25
    How it works

    Glendale residents get bulk trash pickup once a month by section on a published schedule: set items out no earlier than the Thursday before the collection week and no later than 6 a.m. Monday of that week. Misplaced or early piles can draw a $99 fine; off-schedule special pickups cost $99 for the first 30 minutes (623-930-2660).

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Freon fee (on water bill)$25
    • Schedule a special-crew pickup by calling 623-930-2660.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  4. Maricopa County New River Transfer StationDrop-off · outside Glendale · 41835 North New River Road, New RiverMaricopa County residentsConditions apply$8
    Where

    41835 North New River Road
    New River, AZ 85087

    Hours

    Wednesday–Saturday, 7:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

    Cost & rules

    Refrigerators and freezers

    Accepted with conditionsFees apply
    Fees for refrigerators and freezers
    Large appliance (refrigerator, freezer)$8.00 each
    • Freon must be evacuated, compressor removed and tagged per EPA rules before the visit; bring documentation.
    • Debit or credit cards only; no cash.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  5. Maricopa County Cave Creek Transfer StationDrop-off · outside Glendale · 3955 East Carefree Highway, Cave CreekMaricopa County residentsConditions apply$8
    Where

    3955 East Carefree Highway
    Cave Creek, AZ 85331

    Hours

    Wednesday–Saturday, 7:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

    Cost & rules

    Refrigerators and freezers

    Accepted with conditionsFees apply
    Fees for refrigerators and freezers
    Large appliance (refrigerator, freezer)$8.00 each
    • Freon must be evacuated, compressor removed and tagged per EPA rules before the visit; bring documentation.
    • Debit or credit cards only; no cash.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

Before you go

  1. Refrigerant must be removed by a certified technician; ask whether the operator handles that and what it costs.
  2. Empty and clean it, and ask whether doors must be removed or taped shut.
  3. Check for utility appliance-recycling rebates before paying for disposal.
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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Maricopa County Environmental Services: Maricopa County Transfer Stations (opens in new tab) · Maricopa County
    • All Maricopa County transfer stations accept only debit and credit cards; cash is not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • All Maricopa County transfer stations accept only debit and credit cards; cash is not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Maricopa County Environmental Services: Accepted Items & Fees (transfer stations) (opens in new tab) · Maricopa County
    • County transfer station services are open to all Maricopa County residents; no ID is required at the recycling centers. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • CFC (Freon) appliances are accepted only if evacuated, compressor removed and tagged per EPA rules before the visit, with documentation. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Various metal items are accepted free; large appliances (including freezers, refrigerators and washers/dryers) are $8 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • County transfer station services are open to all Maricopa County residents; no ID is required at the recycling centers. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • CFC (Freon) appliances are accepted only if evacuated, compressor removed and tagged per EPA rules before the visit, with documentation. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Various metal items are accepted free; large appliances (air conditioners, dishwashers, freezers, refrigerators, stoves, washers/dryers, water heaters) are $8 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Glendale: Bulk Trash (opens in new tab) · City of Glendale
    • Refrigerators carry a $25 Freon fee on the water bill and must be scheduled with a special crew at 623-930-2660. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Glendale: Landfill (opens in new tab) · City of Glendale
    • The disposal rate is $55.58 per ton with a $50.58 minimum per use. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • To get the resident rate, the home must be a single-family home or duplex in Glendale city limits on city sanitation service, with a current utility bill and photo ID. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Once a month, Glendale residents may bring one load up to 2,000 pounds from their residential property free of charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Apartments, mobile home parks and county islands with a Glendale address do not qualify for reduced rates. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Refrigerant components such as refrigerators and freezers are $25.00 per unit. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • ADEQ: Lead-Acid Batteries (opens in new tab) · Arizona Department of Environmental Quality · effective August 4, 2025
    • ADEQ states that household hazardous waste from the public is exempt from solid and hazardous waste regulation. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • ADEQ: Composting, Recycling & Household Hazardous Waste FAQs (opens in new tab) · Arizona Department of Environmental Quality · effective October 28, 2025
    • ADEQ advises residents to check their city's recycling program first and, if none, to see whether their county offers a recycling drop-off service. Checked October 26, 2026.

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