Refrigerator Recycling in Carpinteria, CA

E.J. Harrison bulky collections in Carpinteria charge for items containing Freon, such as refrigerators; the City ABOP center does not take them.

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

2 ways to get rid of a refrigerator in Carpinteria

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · CarpinteriaNo 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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E.J. Harrison Bulky Item Collection (City of Carpinteria)Pickup service · CarpinteriaCarpinteria residentsConditions applyFees apply
How it works
Carpinteria single-family homes get two free on-call bulky item collections a year from E.J. Harrison (multifamily complexes: based on 50% of units). Request at least a week ahead at (805) 647-1414; items containing Freon are charged and tires are not accepted.
Cost & rules
- Charges apply to any item containing Freon.
- Request at least a week ahead with E.J. Harrison (805-647-1414).
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Places that don’t take refrigerators and freezers (1)

City of Carpinteria ABOP Center (City Hall / Public Works Yard) · 5775 Carpinteria Ave, Carpinteria

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.

More about refrigerators and freezers

California rules

Refrigerants (CFCs, HCFCs and replacements) in refrigeration and air-conditioning units are materials that require special handling. Source: DTSC: Certified Appliance Recycler (CAR) Program (opens in new tab)
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. Source: DTSC: Universal Waste (opens in new tab)

More California rules (5)

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. Source: DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
DTSC lists antifreeze, batteries, e-waste, household cleaners, paints, pesticides, pool cleaners, solvents, used oil and mercury wastes among common household hazardous wastes. Source: DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
Many cities and counties run household hazardous waste collection programs; DTSC keeps a map of HHW facilities. Source: DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
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. Source: DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
CalRecycle says it is illegal to dispose of hazardous waste in the garbage, down storm drains or onto the ground. Source: CalRecycle: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)

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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

City of Carpinteria: Hazardous Waste Disposal (opens in new tab) · City of Carpinteria
- The City also accepts up to three small household electronics (e.g. microwaves, televisions, handheld devices); the event is free to residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
E.J. Harrison & Sons: Carpinteria residential services (opens in new tab) · E.J. Harrison & Sons
- The ABOP facility does not accept refrigerators, stoves, washers, dryers or other major appliances. Checked October 26, 2026.
PaintCare drop-off site locator data (sites.json) (opens in new tab) · PaintCare
- PaintCare lists City of Carpinteria ABOP Center at 5775 Carpinteria Ave, Carpinteria 93013 as a paint drop-off site (Households Only (No Businesses) in Carpinteria). Checked October 26, 2026.
City of Carpinteria: Contracted Waste Haulers (opens in new tab) · City of Carpinteria
- The franchise provides two free on-call bulky item collections a year for single-family homes; request a week ahead; Freon items are charged; tires are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Multifamily complexes get free on-call collections based on 50% of their units. 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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