Refrigerator Recycling in Burlington, CT

Refrigerators and freezers are $20 at the Burlington Recycling Center, or $20 for a Freon sticker and a Friday curbside pickup.

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

4 ways to get rid of a refrigerator in Burlington

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · BurlingtonNo 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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Burlington Recycling CenterDrop-off · 66 Belden Road, BurlingtonBurlington residents$10–$20
Where
66 Belden Road
Burlington, CT 06013
Hours
Wed & Sat 7 a.m.–2:45 p.m. (Apr–Nov); 7–10:45 a.m. (Dec–Mar)
Cost & rules
Refrigerators and freezers
AcceptedFees apply
Fees for refrigerators and freezers
Refrigerator/freezer $20.00 each
Small dorm refrigerator $10.00 each
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Burlington curbside bulky waste pickup (USA Hauling, by appointment)City service · BurlingtonBurlington residents$20
How it works
Town-contracted bulky waste pickup by USA Hauling and Recycling on Fridays, by appointment only (860-379-1662), all year. Refrigerators, freezers and dehumidifiers need a Freon sticker from the Town Clerk or Recycling Center ($20 refrigerator, $10 dehumidifier). No electronics, paint, construction debris, brush, mattresses or box springs.
Cost & rules
Fees
Freon sticker (refrigerator) $20
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Habitat for Humanity of North Central Connecticut ReStoresNonprofit service · Hartford CountyOpen to everyoneConditions applyCost not listed
How it works
Two Habitat ReStores, at 500 Cottage Grove Road in Bloomfield and 369 Talcottville Road in Vernon, resell donated furniture, home goods, building materials and appliances to fund Habitat homes in Hartford and Tolland counties. Review the donation guidelines or call 860-519-0828; pickups can be scheduled within 2–3 weeks.
Cost & rules
- Appliances must be clean and working.
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Fees for refrigerators and freezers
Refrigerator/freezer	$20.00 each
Small dorm refrigerator	$10.00 each

Fees
Freon sticker (refrigerator)	$20

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.

More about refrigerators and freezers

Connecticut rules

DEEP advises asking the municipal recycling contact, appliance retailers (collection or refrigerant-recovery services) and the utility about refrigerator disposal. Source: CT DEEP: What Do I Do With...? (opens in new tab)
Refrigerators, air conditioners and dehumidifiers use ozone-depleting refrigerants (CFCs, HCFCs, "Freon") that can be released if disposed of improperly. Source: CT DEEP: What Do I Do With...? (opens in new tab)

More Connecticut rules (8)

Connecticut's Mandatory Recycling Act took effect January 1, 1991 and applies to every business, household, institution and government agency. Source: CT DEEP: FAQs - Recycling Program (opens in new tab)
Products under Connecticut stewardship (EPR) programs: household covered electronic devices, paint, mattresses, mercury thermostats, gas cylinders and tires. Source: CT DEEP: Recycling, It's the Law (opens in new tab)
CGS 22a-241b: everyone who generates solid waste from residential property must separate designated recyclable items from other solid waste. Source: Connecticut General Statutes Chapter 446d: Solid Waste Management (opens in new tab)
No one may knowingly combine separated designated recyclables with other solid waste. Source: Connecticut General Statutes Chapter 446d: Solid Waste Management (opens in new tab)
Leftover household hazardous waste should go to a local HHW collection center or one-day collection event. Source: CT DEEP: What Do I Do With...? (opens in new tab)
HHW collections generally run from April to early November. Source: CT DEEP: HHW Collection Schedule (opens in new tab)
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. Source: CT DEEP: HHW Collection Schedule (opens in new tab)
DEEP suggests checking with the local collection program for restrictions before going. Source: CT DEEP: HHW Collection Schedule (opens in new tab)

Where this information comes from (16)

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

Habitat for Humanity of North Central Connecticut: ReStore Donation Guidelines (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity of North Central Connecticut
- The ReStore accepts clean, working appliances including refrigerators, washers and dryers. Checked October 26, 2026.
Habitat for Humanity of North Central Connecticut: ReStore (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity of North Central Connecticut
- The ReStore sells new and gently used furniture, home accessories, building materials and appliances, and individuals can donate items. 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.
Town of Burlington: Recycling Center (opens in new tab) · Town of Burlington
- The Recycling Center is for town residents to dispose of and recycle materials not picked up curbside. Checked October 26, 2026.
Town of Burlington: Recycling Center Materials Accepted (opens in new tab) · Town of Burlington
- Appliances (not including refrigerators/freezers) $15 each; couches or chairs $10 each; air conditioners or dehumidifiers $10; refrigerators/freezers $20; small dorm refrigerators $10. Checked October 26, 2026.
Town of Burlington: Trash & Recycling Guidelines (opens in new tab) · Town of Burlington
- Bulky waste pick-up runs all year on Fridays by appointment only; call USA Hauling and Recycling at 860-379-1662. Checked October 26, 2026.
- For pickup of a refrigerator, freezer or dehumidifier, buy a sticker from the Town Clerk or recycle center: $20 for refrigerators, $10 for dehumidifiers. Checked October 26, 2026.

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