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Refrigerator Recycling in Cape Coral, FL

Cape Coral residents schedule a free white goods pickup with Waste Pro, or drop refrigerators at the city bulk site on Kismet Parkway.

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

4 ways to get rid of a refrigerator in Cape Coral

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · Cape CoralNo 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. Cape Coral curbside bulk and white goods collection (Waste Pro)City service · Cape CoralCape Coral residentsFree
    How it works

    Bulk waste is collected on the same day as garbage, recycling and yard waste by the city's contractor Waste Pro. Items go within 3 feet of the road, unstacked. Single items over 150 pounds are not accepted. White goods (refrigerators, washers, dryers and similar) are picked up at no charge by appointment with Waste Pro (239-337-0800). Move-outs must be scheduled and a fee may apply.

    Cost & rules
    • Schedule a white goods pickup with Waste Pro (239-337-0800).

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  3. Habitat for Humanity ReStores (Lee County)Nonprofit service · Lee CountyOpen to everyoneConditions applyFree
    How it works

    Habitat for Humanity of Lee & Hendry Counties runs ReStores at 31 Willis Rd., N. Fort Myers, FL 33917 (Census: North Fort Myers CDP, unincorporated) and 9080 Bonita Beach Rd., Bonita Springs, FL 34135; the McGregor store is permanently closed. Donation drop-off Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; free residential pickup for larger loads (2-3 large furniture/appliance items minimum).

    Cost & rules
    • Under 10 years old, working and rust-free.

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  4. Cape Coral bulk waste drop-off site (North Cape Government Complex)City service · Cape CoralCape Coral residentsCost not listed
    How it works

    Residents-only drop-off on the west side of the North Cape Government Complex, 1200 Kismet Parkway, Cape Coral (entrance off NW 14th Avenue; the city page gives no ZIP). Open Tuesday-Saturday 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; closed six holidays. Proof of residency may be required. No garbage, recyclables, construction debris, household chemicals, paint or businesses.

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Places that don’t take refrigerators and freezers (1)
  • Cape Coral bulk item and household chemical waste collection events · Cape Coral

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 ReStore Lee County (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity of Lee & Hendry Counties
    • ReStore locations: Bonita Springs, 9080 Bonita Beach Rd., Bonita Springs, FL 34135, and North Fort Myers, 31 Willis Rd., N. Fort Myers, FL 33917; McGregor is permanently closed. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Free ReStore residential donation pickup, typically within 2-8 business days, with a minimum of 2-3 large furniture/appliance items. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Free pickup requires a minimum of 2-3 large furniture/appliance items. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • ReStore Donation Guide (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity of Lee & Hendry Counties
    • Appliances accepted: refrigerators, freezers, stoves, microwaves, washers, dishwashers, dryers, air conditioners and more; must be under 10 years old, working and rust-free. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Bulk Waste (opens in new tab) · City of Cape Coral Public Works, Solid Waste
    • Bulk waste, garbage, recycling and yard waste are all collected on the same day. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Acceptable white goods: household appliances such as a refrigerator, washer, dryer, dishwasher, freezer, air conditioner or water heater; central air units are not acceptable. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Trash, Yard Waste, Recycling FAQs (opens in new tab) · City of Cape Coral Public Works, Solid Waste
    • For white goods such as stoves, washers and refrigerators, schedule a special pickup with Waste Pro at 239-337-0800; Waste Pro picks them up at no charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Bulk Waste Drop-Off Site for Residents (opens in new tab) · City of Cape Coral Public Works, Solid Waste
    • Bulk Waste Drop-Off Site for Residents, 1200 Kismet Parkway, open Tuesday-Saturday 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; proof of residency may be required. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Commercial businesses may not use the site; it is an optional complementary service for residential use only. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Acceptable white goods: household appliances such as a refrigerator, washer, dryer, freezer, air conditioner or water heater. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Event items accepted include liquid paint and thinners, fluorescent tubes, electronics, car and boat batteries, automotive oil and propane tanks; no white goods. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Proof of residency may be required; photo IDs with a Cape Coral address and active Cape Coral utility bills are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Florida Statutes 403.703: Definitions (solid waste) (opens in new tab) · The Florida Legislature (Online Sunshine)
    • Florida law defines white goods as discarded air conditioners, heaters, refrigerators, ranges, water heaters, freezers and similar large appliances, so refrigerators and freezers fall under the landfill ban. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Florida Statutes 403.706: Local government solid waste responsibilities (opens in new tab) · The Florida Legislature (Online Sunshine)
    • Counties are responsible for providing solid waste disposal facilities for all incorporated and unincorporated areas of the county. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Florida DEP: Waste Reduction (opens in new tab) · Florida Department of Environmental Protection
    • Every Florida county has a program that collects household hazardous waste for recycling or proper disposal. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Florida DEP: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · Florida Department of Environmental Protection
    • County HHW programs include permanent collection facilities, collection events (regular or once or twice a year) and a few curbside collections. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • DEP tells residents to check their county or city HHW program website for advice and collection schedules. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Hazardous waste generated in the home is not regulated by the government. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • State-grant-funded local collection centers are intended to collect non-regulated household hazardous waste free. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Florida Statutes 403.7264: Amnesty days for purging small quantities of hazardous wastes (opens in new tab) · The Florida Legislature (Online Sunshine)
    • State law authorizes HHW "amnesty days", free for participants bringing under 100 pounds, until legislative funds for them are exhausted; local governments must host them. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Florida DEP: Recycling (opens in new tab) · Florida Department of Environmental Protection
    • A 2008 state law set a statewide weight-based recycling goal of 75% by 2020, with no sunset after 2020. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • DEP directs residents to their county recycling coordinators. Checked October 26, 2026.

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