Refrigerator Recycling in Sunnyvale, CA
The SMaRT Station takes residential refrigerators, freezers and AC units for $82 each.
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- Minimum charge $29. (SMaRT Station Rate Schedule – Effective August 2026 (opens in new tab))
- Uncovered loads: $15 per vehicle. (SMaRT Station Rate Schedule – Effective August 2026 (opens in new tab))
- Refrigerators, freezers and AC units: $82 each, residential units only. (SMaRT Station Rate Schedule – Effective August 2026 (opens in new tab))
Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check
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.
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)
Where this information comes from (13)
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- SMaRT Station Rate Schedule – Effective August 2026 (opens in new tab) · City of Sunnyvale · effective August 1, 2026
- SMaRT Station, 301 Carl Road, Sunnyvale, CA 94089; phone (408) 752-8530. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Material is accepted from Cupertino, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Milpitas, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Santa Clara and Sunnyvale. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Minimum charge $29. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check) · not yet confirmed.
- Uncovered loads: $15 per vehicle. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check) · not yet confirmed.
- Refrigerators, freezers and AC units: $82 each, residential units only. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check) · not yet confirmed.
- Mountain View and Sunnyvale customers receive a discount. 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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