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Refrigerator Recycling in San Diego, CA

The Miramar Recycling Center recycles refrigerators, freezers and other CFC appliances for $25 each.

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

2 ways to get rid of a refrigerator in San Diego

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · San DiegoNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $140.00
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    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. Miramar Recycling CenterDrop-off · 5165 Convoy St., San Diego$25
    Where

    5165 Convoy St.
    San Diego, CA 92111

    Hours

    Monday–Saturday 7 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (closed listed holidays)

    Cost & rules

    Refrigerators and freezers

    AcceptedFees apply
    Fees for refrigerators and freezers
    Refrigerator, freezer or CFC appliance$25.00 each

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

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 (10)

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • City of San Diego: Miramar Recycling Center (opens in new tab) · City of San Diego Environmental Services
    • The Miramar Recycling Center is at 5165 Convoy St., San Diego 92111, north of SR-52, open Monday–Saturday 7 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Air conditioners and other CFC-containing appliances, freezers (freon only) and refrigerators (freon only) are $25 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of San Diego: Recycling Mattresses and Box Springs (opens in new tab) · City of San Diego Environmental Services
    • The City of San Diego does not provide bulky item pickup or curbside pick-up services. 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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