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Refrigerator Recycling in Lakeland, FL

A special Lakeland bulk truck collects refrigerators for recycling (remove the doors). The Lakeland Habitat ReStore takes working refrigerators.

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

4 ways to get rid of a refrigerator in Lakeland

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · LakelandNo 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. Lakeland Habitat for Humanity ReStoreDrop-off · 1317 George Jenkins Blvd., LakelandConditions applyCost not listed
    Where

    1317 George Jenkins Blvd.
    Lakeland, FL 33815

    Hours

    Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

    Cost & rules

    Refrigerators and freezers

    Accepted with conditionsCost unknown

    Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

    • Appliances must be in working condition; non-working appliances are not accepted.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. Polk County North Central Transfer Station (residents)County service · Polk CountyPolk County residentsFrom $10
    How it works

    Residents-only drop-off at 3131 K-Ville Avenue, Auburndale, FL 33823 (Census: City of Auburndale), on the north side of the North Central Landfill; Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Cars, small trucks and trailers. $10 minimum per load; per-ton rates for white goods, tires and scrap metal.

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    White goods without Freon (per ton)$27.50
    White goods with Freon (per ton)$50
    Minimum per load$10 per visit
    • Before you go: Refrigerators and freezers must be empty.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  4. Lakeland bulk, appliance, tire and recycling collectionCity service · LakelandLakeland residentsCost not listed
    How it works

    City Solid Waste service inside Lakeland city limits: four free bulk junk or yard waste collections per calendar year (up to 20 cubic yards each), then $13.81 per cubic yard ($30.66 minimum); appliances collected by a special bulk truck for recycling; four tires per year at the curb at no charge; blue-cart recycling ($3.60/month). Arrange pickups by email or 863.834.8773.

    Cost & rules
    • Before you go: Remove refrigerator and freezer doors.

    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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Florida rules

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Checked October 26, 2026

  • Polk County Landfill and Transfer Station (opens in new tab) · Polk County Solid Waste Division
    • The NCTS is open only to Polk County residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • All incoming loads are subject to a $10 minimum fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • White goods (refrigerators/freezers and A/C units) are $27.50 per ton without Freon and $50 with Freon; refrigerators and freezers must be empty. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Fee schedule rates are per ton. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Large Bulk Pickups (opens in new tab) · City of Lakeland Solid Waste Management Division
    • Used refrigerators, air conditioners, water heaters, washers, dryers and small appliances are collected by a special bulk truck for recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Refrigerator and freezer doors must be removed. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The city services customers inside Lakeland city limits; Polk County customers are not serviced by the city. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Support the ReStore (opens in new tab) · Lakeland Habitat for Humanity
    • Donation needs include refrigerators (high demand). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The ReStore cannot accept non-working appliances, electronics, chemicals, clothing or bed linens. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Used items must be in good, working condition; donations accepted during store hours or by scheduled pick-up. 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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