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Refrigerator Recycling in Wallingford, CT

Wallingford charges $22 per Freon appliance at the Resident Disposal Center (one town page says $25); working refrigerators under 10 years old can go to the ReStore.

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

3 ways to get rid of a refrigerator in Wallingford

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · WallingfordNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $140.00
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    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. Habitat for Humanity New Haven County ReStoreDrop-off · 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)

  3. Wallingford Resident Disposal CenterCity service · WallingfordWallingford residentsSources disagree on a detail$22
    How it works

    Town disposal and recycling center at 25 Pent Road for Wallingford residents (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8 am–4 pm; Sat 7 am–3 pm), operated under contract. Cash fees: $10 per heavy item such as a couch, $30 per mattress or box spring, $22 per Freon appliance, $20 per tire; electronics free.

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Freon-containing appliance (rate schedule)$22
    • Cash only; rates effective July 1, 2025–June 30, 2026.
    • The electronics page lists $25 for Freon appliances; the rate schedule says $22.

    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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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.
  • Town of Wallingford: Waste Disposal Center for Wallingford Residents (opens in new tab) · Town of Wallingford
    • Wallingford residents may deliver their own residential refuse; commercial refuse is not acceptable. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Rates effective July 1, 2025–June 30, 2026. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Freon-containing appliances such as ACs and refrigerators are $22.00. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check) · sources disagree.
    • Residents pay cash according to the fee schedule; bulky items are weighed. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Town of Wallingford: Electronics Recycling for Wallingford Residents (opens in new tab) · Town of Wallingford
    • The electronics page says Freon appliances such as air conditioners, refrigerators and dehumidifiers cost $25, which differs from the $22 rate schedule. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check) · sources disagree.
    • Unwanted electronics may be brought free of charge to the Resident Disposal Center; Wallingford residents only, with proof of residency. 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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