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Refrigerator Recycling in Berkeley, CA

Berkeley’s bulky pickup won’t take refrigerators; the Berkeley Transfer Station charges $48 per appliance.

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

2 ways to get rid of a refrigerator in Berkeley

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · BerkeleyNo 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 Berkeley Transfer StationDrop-off · 1201 Second Street, Berkeley$48
    Where

    1201 Second Street
    Berkeley, CA 94710

    Hours

    Monday–Saturday, 8 am–4:30 pm; closed Sundays and major holidays.

    Cost & rules

    Refrigerators and freezers

    AcceptedFees apply
    Fees for refrigerators and freezers
    Per appliance$48.00 each
    Unsecured load$15.00 per visit

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

Places that don’t take refrigerators and freezers (1)
  • City of Berkeley Bulky Waste Pickup · Berkeley

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

California rules

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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Transfer Station | City of Berkeley (opens in new tab) · City of Berkeley
    • Unsecured loads are charged $15. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Appliances, refrigerated or not, are $48.00 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Pre-Paid Bags, Bulky Waste, and Mattress Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Berkeley
    • Owners of 1–4 unit buildings get one free bulky pickup per calendar year, up to 3 cubic yards; extra cubic yards $46.06. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Bulky pickup does not take large or refrigerated appliances, e-waste, TVs or microwaves. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • DTSC: Universal Waste (opens in new tab) · California Department of Toxic Substances Control
    • DTSC says universal wastes (batteries, electronic waste, CRTs, lamps, mercury wastes, non-empty aerosol cans and PV modules) must go to a designated handler or recycler and cannot go in household trash or landfills. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · California Department of Toxic Substances Control
    • It is illegal to dispose of household hazardous waste in the trash, down the drain, or by abandonment; it must go to a household hazardous waste facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • DTSC lists antifreeze, batteries, e-waste, household cleaners, paints, pesticides, pool cleaners, solvents, used oil and mercury wastes among common household hazardous wastes. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Many cities and counties run household hazardous waste collection programs; DTSC keeps a map of HHW facilities. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Many HHW facilities keep set days and hours, some cap daily amounts, some only hold events once or twice a year, and many require an appointment. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • CalRecycle: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · CalRecycle
    • CalRecycle says it is illegal to dispose of hazardous waste in the garbage, down storm drains or onto the ground. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • DTSC: Certified Appliance Recycler (CAR) Program (opens in new tab) · California Department of Toxic Substances Control
    • Refrigerants (CFCs, HCFCs and replacements) in refrigeration and air-conditioning units are materials that require special handling. Checked October 26, 2026.

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