Refrigerator Recycling in Chula Vista, CA

Refrigerators are on Chula Vista's free bulky item list: Republic Services picks up to 10 items weekly for homes and businesses with cart service; book at least 24 hours before your service day.

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

2 ways to get rid of a refrigerator in Chula Vista

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · Chula VistaNo 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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Republic Services bulky item collection (Chula Vista)Pickup service · Chula VistaChula Vista residentsFree
How it works
Free collection of up to 10 bulky items weekly (60 in any 90-day period) for Chula Vista homes and businesses with cart service; schedule with Republic Services at (619) 421-9400 at least 24 hours before your service day.
Cost & rules
- Up to 10 items weekly or 60 in any 90-day period free; schedule at least 24 hours before your service day. Items over 60 lb that cannot be moved with a hand truck cost extra.
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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.

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 Chula Vista: Bulky Item & Landfill Passes (opens in new tab) · City of Chula Vista
- Chula Vista homes and businesses with cart service can have up to 10 bulky items picked up weekly, or 60 in any 90-day period, free of charge; extra items cost a small fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Chula Vista bulky items include scrap metal, washers or dryers, refrigerators, sofas and mattresses. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Schedule bulky collection on the Republic Services website or at (619) 421-9400 at least 24 hours before your service day. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Items over 60 pounds that cannot be handled with a hand truck are picked up for an additional charge. 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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