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Refrigerator Recycling in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Burrtec picks up refrigerators and freezers at no extra charge on Rancho Cucamonga bulky pickups.

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

2 ways to get rid of a refrigerator in Rancho Cucamonga

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · Rancho CucamongaNo 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. Burrtec bulky item pickup (Rancho Cucamonga)Pickup service · Rancho CucamongaRancho Cucamonga residentsFree
    How it works

    Four no-extra-charge bulky pickups a year (five items each) for Rancho Cucamonga residents; call at least 24 hours ahead.

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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.
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California rules

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Where this information comes from (12)

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Burrtec: Rancho Cucamonga Residents Welcome Packet (opens in new tab) · Burrtec
    • Burrtec provides four residential bulky curbside collections a year at no extra charge, five items each. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The collections are at no extra charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Bulky items include scrap metal, wood, old appliances, furniture, televisions, computer monitors, refrigerators or freezers, branches and mattresses. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The list continues: furniture, televisions, computer monitors, refrigerator or freezer, mattresses. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The list ends with tied branches and mattresses. 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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