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Refrigerator Recycling in Monroe, CT

Refrigerators cost $15 at Monroe's Garder Road Landfill or go free in the annual bulky pickup (doors removed).

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

3 ways to get rid of a refrigerator in Monroe

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · MonroeNo 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. Garder Road Landfill (Monroe)Drop-off · 211 Garder Road, Monroe$15
    Where

    211 Garder Road
    Monroe, CT 06468

    Hours

    Fri–Sat 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

    Cost & rules

    Refrigerators and freezers

    AcceptedFees apply
    Fees for refrigerators and freezers
    Freon appliance$15.00 each

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. Monroe Bulky Waste Pickup Program (Dial-A-Dump)City service · MonroeMonroe residentsFree
    How it works

    Free curbside pickup of large items for Monroe residents, by appointment, one pickup per calendar year, in spring (March–May) and fall (September–November). Request through the town's Submit Service Request portal or call DPW at (203) 452-2814.

    Cost & rules
    • By appointment in spring (March–May) or fall (September–November).
    • Before you go: Remove doors and food.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

Places that don’t take refrigerators and freezers (1)

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

  • Goodwill of Western & Northern Connecticut: Donation Acceptance Policy (opens in new tab) · Goodwill of Western & Northern Connecticut
    • Goodwill does not accept large appliances such as refrigerators. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Goodwill home pickups through its partner ReSupply are fee-based. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Town of Monroe DPW: Rules for Disposal - Garder Road & Spring Hill Road (opens in new tab) · Town of Monroe
    • Open Friday and Saturday 10–3; card payment only. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Freon appliances $15 each, tires $2 each, scrap metal (stoves, washers, dryers) free. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Town of Monroe DPW: Bulky Waste Pickup Program (opens in new tab) · Town of Monroe
    • The town provides this service at no charge; residents get one pickup per calendar year. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Accepted: sofas, chairs, refrigerators (doors removed), rugs, mattresses, box springs, dishwashers, washing machines and more. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Pickups run in spring (March–May) and fall (September–November) by appointment. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Sleeper sofas must be disassembled; refrigerators must have doors and food removed. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Goodwill of Western & Northern Connecticut: Locations (opens in new tab) · Goodwill of Western & Northern Connecticut
    • Goodwill lists its Monroe store & donation location at 252 Monroe Turnpike, ZIP 06468. 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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