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Refrigerator Recycling in Tucson, AZ

Brush & Bulky collects appliances if refrigerator and freezer doors are removed. Los Reales takes refrigerators for scrap recycling, but city pages list the refrigerant fee as both $20 and $5. The HabiStore takes resellable refrigerators.

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

4 ways to get rid of a refrigerator in Tucson

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · TucsonNo 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. Los Reales Sustainability Campus (Landfill)Drop-off · 5300 E. Los Reales Road, Tucson$20
    Where

    5300 E. Los Reales Road
    Tucson, AZ 85756

    Hours

    Monday–Saturday, 6 am–5 pm. Closed Sundays, New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

    Cost & rules

    Refrigerators and freezers

    AcceptedFees apply
    Fees for refrigerators and freezers
    Refrigerant evacuation fee$20.00 each
    Covered load under 2,000 lb$18.00 per visit
    Covered load over 2,000 lb$38.00
    Uncovered load surcharge$10.00 per visit
    Environmental fee (all loads)$2.00 per visit

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. Habitat for Humanity Tucson HabiStoreDrop-off · 935 W Grant Rd, TucsonConditions applyCost not listed
    Where

    935 W Grant Rd
    Tucson, AZ 85705

    Hours

    Donation drop-off: Monday–Saturday 9 am–4 pm, Sunday 10 am–3 pm.

    Cost & rules

    Refrigerators and freezers

    Accepted with conditionsCost unknown

    Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

    • Only immediately re-sellable items not in need of repair; a free pickup can be scheduled.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  4. City of Tucson Brush and Bulky CollectionCity service · TucsonTucson residentsConditions applyFees apply
    How it works

    Twice a year, crews visit each of Tucson’s 26 residential trash service areas to collect brush and bulky items set out at the curb. Collection weeks are set by service area; residents look up their dates by address.

    Cost & rules
    • Included in the monthly residential trash fee (twice a year); special collections can be ordered for a fee.
    • Remove freezer and refrigerator doors.
    • Before you go: Place items at the curb by 6 a.m. Monday of your collection week, no more than two weeks early.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

Places that don’t take refrigerators and freezers (1)

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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Arizona rules

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Where this information comes from

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.
  • Residential Services (opens in new tab) · City of Tucson
    • Residential trash and recycling service is for customers within city limits in single-family homes or multi-family dwellings of 4 units or less. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • A monthly fee on the utility bill covers weekly trash, every-other-week recycling, twice-yearly Brush & Bulky collection and neighborhood clean-ups. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Brush and Bulky (opens in new tab) · City of Tucson
    • Appliances are accepted; remove freezer and refrigerator doors. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Maximum 10 cubic yards per household; excess is not taken. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Set materials out by 6 a.m. on the Monday of your collection week, no more than two weeks ahead. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • A special collection can be ordered any time online or by calling 520-791-3171. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Know Where to Throw: Brush & Bulky (opens in new tab) · City of Tucson Environmental Services
    • Since January 1, 2026, piles must be at the curb in front of the home; alley piles are not collected except in special pickup areas. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Los Reales Sustainability Campus (opens in new tab) · City of Tucson
    • Covered loads under 2,000 pounds cost $18; over 2,000 pounds $38 per ton; uncovered loads pay $10 more. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Covered loads over 2,000 pounds cost $38 per ton and uncovered loads are charged an additional $10. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • All loads get an added $2 Environmental Fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Appliances designed to use refrigerant cost $20 each on top of other fees. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Los Reales serves residents and businesses of Tucson and Pima County and is open to private and commercial haulers and residential self-haulers. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Los Reales is open to private and commercial haulers and residential self-haulers. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Payment is by Apple Pay, tap, or credit/debit card (Visa, Mastercard, Discover) only. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Recycling at Los Reales Sustainability Campus (opens in new tab) · City of Tucson
    • Residents and commercial customers may bring metal appliances and other scrap metal to Los Reales for recycling at no charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Accepted scrap metal examples include refrigerators/freezers, stoves and washers/dryers. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Los Reales Recycling Center (opens in new tab) · City of Tucson
    • A $20 refrigerant evacuation fee applies per appliance. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Keeper of the Grumper: Accepted Items (opens in new tab) · Keeper of the Grumper Foundation
    • Keeper of the Grumper takes in all electronics free of cost for commercial and residential customers. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Large home appliances such as full-size refrigerators are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • HabiStore Donation Guide (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity Tucson
    • HabiStore only accepts immediately re-sellable items not in need of repair. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Appliances accepted include refrigerators, washing machines, dryers and microwaves. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • A free donation pickup can be scheduled. Checked October 26, 2026.

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