Refrigerator Recycling in Little Rock, AR
Little Rock includes refrigerators in its 311 appliance pick-up (four free pick-ups a year); refrigerants must be removed first.
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Before you go
- Refrigerant must be removed by a certified technician; ask whether the operator handles that and what it costs.
- Empty and clean it, and ask whether doors must be removed or taped shut.
- Check for utility appliance-recycling rebates before paying for disposal.
Arkansas rules
- Accepted items vary by household hazardous waste center; DEQ tells residents to check with their local center. Source: Arkansas DEQ: Household Hazardous Waste Collection Centers (opens in new tab)
- Some collection centers run chemical exchange programs where reusable products are available at no charge. Source: Arkansas DEQ: Household Hazardous Waste Collection Centers (opens in new tab)
More Arkansas rules (2)
- DEQ lists 19 regional solid waste management districts; DEQ tells residents to contact their district about local garbage disposal or recycling. Source: Arkansas DEQ: Regional Solid Waste Management Districts (opens in new tab)
- State rules set minimum requirements for convenient recyclable materials collection centers or systems so that Arkansas residents have the opportunity to recycle. Source: 8 CAR pt. 63: Rules for County Recycling Programs (Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission) (opens in new tab)
Where this information comes from (9)
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- Solid Waste (opens in new tab) · City of Little Rock Public Works
- The first four bulky item or appliance pick-ups each calendar year are free; each additional pick-up is $25 for two cubic yards plus $10 per extra cubic yard, billed on the solid waste bill. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Bulky item pick-up must be scheduled in advance by calling 311. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Bulky pick-up takes furniture, large appliances (refrigerants removed first), lawn furniture and mattresses. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Fridges & Freezers (opens in new tab) · City of Little Rock Public Works
- On its fridges and freezers page the city says residents can schedule an appliance pick-up through 311, with four free pick-ups each calendar year. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Entergy Arkansas will remove and recycle old, energy-inefficient refrigerators and freezers for its customers (schedule by email or 833-748-7329). Checked October 26, 2026.
- Arkansas DEQ: Household Hazardous Waste Collection Centers (opens in new tab) · Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment, Division of Environmental Quality
- Accepted items vary by household hazardous waste center; DEQ tells residents to check with their local center. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Some collection centers run chemical exchange programs where reusable products are available at no charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Arkansas DEQ: Regional Solid Waste Management Districts (opens in new tab) · Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment, Division of Environmental Quality
- DEQ lists 19 regional solid waste management districts; DEQ tells residents to contact their district about local garbage disposal or recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
- 8 CAR pt. 63: Rules for County Recycling Programs (Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission) (opens in new tab) · Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission
- State rules set minimum requirements for convenient recyclable materials collection centers or systems so that Arkansas residents have the opportunity to recycle. Checked October 26, 2026.
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