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Refrigerator Recycling in Cromwell, CT

Refrigerators go to the Cromwell Transfer Station with doors removed (punch pass needed, limit 2 per day), or the town’s curbside bulky pickup takes them for $10 each.

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

3 ways to get rid of a refrigerator in Cromwell

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · CromwellNo 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. Cromwell Transfer StationDrop-off · 100 County Line Drive, CromwellCromwell residentsVisit fee only
    Where

    100 County Line Drive
    Cromwell, CT 06416

    Hours

    Tue, Thu, Sat 8 a.m.–3 p.m. (check in by 2:45 p.m.)

    Cost & rules

    Refrigerators and freezers

    AcceptedNo item fee; visit fee applies
    • Items marked with an asterisk in the rules need a punch pass ($50 for 20 punches, $25 for 8).
    • Doors removed; limit 2 per day.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. Cromwell curbside bulky waste pickup (pilot)City service · CromwellCromwell residents$10
    How it works

    Cromwell Transfer Station staff pick up large household items at the curb for a per-item fee (prepaid at Town Hall or the Transfer Station by check or money order). Pickups run Wednesdays and Fridays; items must be out by 7 a.m.

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Curbside appliance pickup$10
    • Cromwell residents only; Wednesday and Friday pickups, prepaid at Town Hall or the Transfer Station.

    Official page (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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Connecticut rules

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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Town of Cromwell: Transfer Station (opens in new tab) · Town of Cromwell
    • The Cromwell Transfer Station is for residential use only; no commercial access. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Town of Cromwell: Transfer Station Rules and Regulations (revised 01-21-2026, PDF) (opens in new tab) · Town of Cromwell · effective January 21, 2026
    • The facility is DEEP-permitted for Cromwell residential use only. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • For items requiring an annual pass, a 20-punch yearly pass is $50 and an 8-punch pass is $25; seniors 65+ get 50% off. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Freon-containing appliances (pass required), including refrigerators and freezers with doors removed, limit 2 per day. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Town of Cromwell: Curbside Bulky Waste Pilot Program (PDF) (opens in new tab) · Town of Cromwell
    • Curbside appliance pickup is $10 each, including washers/dryers, dishwashers, refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, stoves, microwaves and electronics/televisions. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Transfer Station staff pick up listed items curbside for a fee for Cromwell residents; pickups are on Wednesdays and Fridays. 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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