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Refrigerator Recycling in Ansonia, CT

Refrigerators are free at the Ansonia Transfer Station and can go out with an appointment curbside bulk pickup.

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4 ways to get rid of a refrigerator in Ansonia

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · AnsoniaNo 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. Ansonia Transfer Station (Public Works Complex)Drop-off · 1 North Division Street, AnsoniaAnsonia residentsFree
    Where

    1 North Division Street
    Ansonia, CT 06401

    Hours

    Monday–Friday 7 am–2:45 pm; Saturday 8–11:45 am.

    Cost & rules

    Refrigerators and freezers

    AcceptedFree (documented)

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. Ansonia Curbside Bulk Pick-upCity service · AnsoniaAnsonia residentsFree
    How it works

    Spring and fall curbside bulk and brush pickup by appointment (Public Works, 203-736-5945), one free pickup per address. Appliances and furniture accepted; no mattresses, tires, rugs or demolition materials.

    Cost & rules
    • By appointment only; one free pickup per address each season.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  4. Habitat for Humanity New Haven County ReStoreDrop-off · outside Ansonia · 286 South Colony Road, WallingfordOpen to everyoneConditions applyCost not listed
    Where

    286 South Colony Road
    Wallingford, CT 06492

    Hours

    Sun, Mon, Wed, Fri 10 am–4 pm; Tue, Thu, Sat 10 am–6 pm.

    Cost & rules

    Refrigerators and freezers

    Accepted with conditionsCost unknown

    Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

    • Good, sellable condition only; large items need approval and a drop-off appointment, or a scheduled truck pickup in most New Haven County towns.
    • Appliances must be less than 10 years old and in perfect working condition.

    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.
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Checked October 26, 2026

  • Habitat for Humanity of Greater New Haven: ReStore (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity of Greater New Haven
    • The ReStore is a donation-based retail store open to the general public. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Furniture and other large items may be dropped off only after approval and an appointment with the donation coordinator. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Large donations may be picked up by the donation truck in most New Haven County towns, plus Clinton and Killingworth. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Habitat for Humanity of Greater New Haven: Acceptable Donations for Our ReStore (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity of Greater New Haven
    • Appliances must be under 10 years old and in perfect working condition: washers/dryers, dishwashers, refrigerators, microwave ovens, stoves and other small appliances. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • All donations must be in good, sellable condition; the ReStore may refuse unsafe, broken, unclean or unusable items. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Ansonia: Public Works (opens in new tab) · City of Ansonia
    • Residents only; contractors are allowed only when working for Ansonia residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • No charge for cardboard and recycling, household garbage, washers and dryers, refrigerators, air conditioners, gas grills, yard waste, metal and electronics. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Ansonia: Electronics Recycling (PDF) (opens in new tab) · City of Ansonia
    • Residents may bring unwanted electronics free of charge to the Ansonia Transfer Station, 1 North Division Street, with proof of residency. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Ansonia: Curbside Pick-up Policy and Procedures (PDF, revised March 2023) (opens in new tab) · City of Ansonia
    • Curbside bulk pickups are by appointment only (call Public Works at 736-5945) and limited to one free pickup. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Curbside bulk includes household appliances such as refrigerators/freezers, stoves, dishwashers, plus furniture, bicycles and toys. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Any Ansonia resident or property owner, except real estate companies and landlords in the process of selling or renting. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • CT DEEP: FAQs - Recycling Program (opens in new tab) · Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
    • Connecticut's Mandatory Recycling Act took effect January 1, 1991 and applies to every business, household, institution and government agency. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • CT DEEP: Recycling, It's the Law (opens in new tab) · Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
    • Products under Connecticut stewardship (EPR) programs: household covered electronic devices, paint, mattresses, mercury thermostats, gas cylinders and tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Connecticut General Statutes Chapter 446d: Solid Waste Management (opens in new tab) · Connecticut General Assembly
    • CGS 22a-241b: everyone who generates solid waste from residential property must separate designated recyclable items from other solid waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • No one may knowingly combine separated designated recyclables with other solid waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • CT DEEP: What Do I Do With...? (opens in new tab) · Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
    • Refrigerators, air conditioners and dehumidifiers use ozone-depleting refrigerants (CFCs, HCFCs, "Freon") that can be released if disposed of improperly. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • DEEP advises asking the municipal recycling contact, appliance retailers (collection or refrigerant-recovery services) and the utility about refrigerator disposal. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Leftover household hazardous waste should go to a local HHW collection center or one-day collection event. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • CT DEEP: HHW Collection Schedule (opens in new tab) · Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
    • HHW collections generally run from April to early November. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • If a town is not on DEEP's schedule, it may not be holding an HHW event this year; contact the local Department of Public Works. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • DEEP suggests checking with the local collection program for restrictions before going. Checked October 26, 2026.

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