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Refrigerator Recycling in Tempe, AZ

Refrigerators aren't allowed in Tempe's bulk trash. Tempe and Guadalupe residents can bring them to the Household Products Collection Center or the Zero Waste Day on Nov. 7, 2026.

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5 ways to get rid of a refrigerator in Tempe

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · TempeNo 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. City of Tempe Household Products Collection Center (HPCC)City service · TempeTempe residentsCost not listed
    How it works

    Drop-off center at 1320 E. University Drive, Tempe, for household hazardous waste, appliances, electronics, tires and scrap metal from Tempe and Guadalupe residents. Open 7 a.m.–1 p.m. Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays; staff unload items from your trunk or truck bed. Recorded as a program because no official page we could fetch gives its ZIP code.

    Cost & rules
    • Before you go: Bring items in cardboard boxes (no plastic bags) in the trunk, truck bed or rear hatch.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  3. Tempe Zero Waste Day (November 2026)Upcoming event · November 7, 2026Tempe residentsFree
    About

    Free drive-thru drop-off for Tempe and Guadalupe residents with proof of residency. Accepts electronics, appliances (including refrigerators, washers and dryers), household hazardous waste such as paint and batteries, scrap metal, automobile tires, and furniture and household goods in good condition. Mattresses, bulk trash and commercial waste are not accepted; bring items in cardboard boxes, not plastic bags.

    When

    November 7, 2026

    Where

    Tempe Fire Training Center, 1340 East University Drive, Tempe — 7 a.m.–1 p.m.

    Cost & rules
    • Before you go: Bring items in cardboard boxes in the rear of the vehicle; no plastic bags (except a small bag for batteries).

    Official event page (opens in new tab)

  4. Maricopa County New River Transfer StationDrop-off · outside Tempe · 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 Tempe · 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)

Places that don’t take refrigerators and freezers (1)
  • City of Tempe Bulk Trash and Green Organics Collection · Tempe

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.
More about refrigerators and freezers

Arizona rules

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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 Tempe: Bulk trash and green organics collection (opens in new tab) · City of Tempe
    • Prohibited: appliances with freon (refrigerators, freezers), tires, and household hazardous items including paint. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Tempe: Items accepted for disposal at the HPCC (opens in new tab) · City of Tempe
    • The HPCC only accepts HHW from Tempe and Guadalupe residents; proof of residency required. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Waste from commercial or industrial businesses, including home-based businesses, is not allowed. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Electronics and appliances accepted: televisions, refrigerators, washers, dryers, computers, freezers, monitors, printers, microwaves and more. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Tempe: Household Products Collection Center (opens in new tab) · City of Tempe
    • Transport items in cardboard boxes in the rear of the vehicle; no plastic bags. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Tempe: Zero Waste Days (opens in new tab) · City of Tempe
    • The next Zero Waste Day is Saturday, Nov. 7, 7 a.m.–1 p.m., at Tempe Fire Training Center, 1340 East University Drive. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Zero Waste Day is a free, drive-thru event. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Proof of Tempe or Guadalupe residency is required. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Appliances including microwaves, washers/dryers, refrigerators, freezers and water heaters; scrap metal and automobile tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Transport items in cardboard boxes; no plastic bags except a small bag for batteries. 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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