Refrigerator Recycling in Pomona, CA

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• LA County Public Works (CleanLA): Antelope Valley Environmental Collection Center (opens in new tab) · Los Angeles County Public Works
  • AVECC is a permanent facility offering LA County residents a free way to dispose of household hazardous and electronic waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Not accepted: trash, tires and white goods such as refrigerators, stoves and washing machines. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Athens Services: Pomona residential services (opens in new tab) · Athens Services
  • Athens removes bulky items for Pomona residential customers on request, including major appliances and furniture. Checked October 16, 2026 (automated check).
• City of Pomona: Bulky Item Collection Program (archived copy) (opens in new tab) · City of Pomona
  • Six requests per household per calendar year (one per bi-monthly billing cycle) are provided at no charge. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • Each additional pickup within a billing cycle costs $25.00 per unit of service. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • Up to four large items per pickup (two metal, two non-metal) plus up to ten bundles. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • Bulky items include a refrigerator, stove or dresser; table and chairs, washer and dryer, or sofa and love seat each count as one item. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • Pomona residents, including multi-family residents, with trash service can schedule a bulky pickup. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
  • Contact Athens Services at (888) 314-0061 to schedule. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
• 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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