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Refrigerator Recycling in Orlando, FL

The City of Orlando picks up standard household refrigerators free on yard waste day if the doors are removed; the Orange County Landfill takes freon appliances for a $10 minimum.

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

7 ways to get rid of a refrigerator in Orlando

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · OrlandoNo 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. Goodwill GoldenrodDrop-off · 4780 South Goldenrod Road, OrlandoOpen to everyoneConditions applyCost not listed
    Where

    4780 South Goldenrod Road
    Orlando, FL 32822

    Hours

    Mon-Sun 9 A.M.-9 P.M.

    Cost & rules

    Refrigerators and freezers

    Accepted with conditionsCost unknown

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

    • Only dorm-sized refrigerators in working condition; full-size refrigerators are not accepted.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. Goodwill Lake NonaDrop-off · 12865 Narcoossee Rd, OrlandoOpen to everyoneConditions applyCost not listed
    Where

    12865 Narcoossee Rd
    Orlando, FL 32832

    Hours

    Mon-Sun 9 A.M.-9 P.M.

    Cost & rules

    Refrigerators and freezers

    Accepted with conditionsCost unknown

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

    • Only dorm-sized refrigerators in working condition; full-size refrigerators are not accepted.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  4. Goodwill College Park Donation XpressDrop-off · 3235 Edgewater Drive, OrlandoOpen to everyoneConditions applyCost not listed
    Where

    3235 Edgewater Drive
    Orlando, FL 32804

    Hours

    Mon-Sun 8 A.M.-7 P.M.

    Cost & rules

    Refrigerators and freezers

    Accepted with conditionsCost unknown

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

    • Only dorm-sized refrigerators in working condition; full-size refrigerators are not accepted.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  5. Goodwill Colonial Plaza Donation XpressDrop-off · 2212 East Colonial Drive, OrlandoOpen to everyoneConditions applyCost not listed
    Where

    2212 East Colonial Drive
    Orlando, FL 32803

    Hours

    Mon-Sun 8 A.M.-7 P.M.

    Cost & rules

    Refrigerators and freezers

    Accepted with conditionsCost unknown

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

    • Only dorm-sized refrigerators in working condition; full-size refrigerators are not accepted.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  6. City of Orlando large item pickupCity service · OrlandoOrlando residentsFree
    How it works

    Free curbside pickup of up to two hand-loadable large items on your yard waste day for City of Orlando Solid Waste customers; no need to schedule. Items too big or heavy for hand loading need a claw-truck pickup at a cost that varies (call 407.246.2314).

    Cost & rules
    • Items too big or heavy to load by hand need a claw-truck pickup; the cost varies (call 407.246.2314).
    • Before you go: Remove all doors from refrigerators and freezers first.
    • Before you go: Place at the edge of your property before the curb; do not block the street, sidewalk, mailboxes or hydrants.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  7. Orange County Landfill (small vehicle drop-off)County service · Orange CountyConditions apply$10
    How it works

    County landfill at 5901 Young Pine Road, Orlando, FL 32829 (Census: unincorporated Orange County, Alafaya CDP). Non-account customers Monday-Saturday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. Minimum charge $10.00. Also takes passenger tires at the Porter Transfer Station, 1326 Good Homes Road, Orlando 32818 (unincorporated).

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Freon-containing device (minimum charge)$10
    • Freon appliances are not picked up curbside by the county; Orange County residents may bring them to the landfill.

    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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Checked October 26, 2026

  • Landfill and Transfer Stations (opens in new tab) · Orange County Utilities, Solid Waste Division
    • Orange County Landfill, 5901 Young Pine Road, Orlando, FL 32829; non-account customers Monday-Saturday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · Orange County Utilities, Solid Waste Division
    • Orange County residents may bring freon-containing devices (air conditioners, freezers, refrigerators) to the landfill during operating hours for a minimum charge of $10.00. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Get Large Items Picked Up (opens in new tab) · City of Orlando Solid Waste Division
    • The city picks up some furniture, appliances and other large items for free on yard waste day, without scheduling. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Up to two large items may be put at the curb on yard waste day for free pickup. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Free items: standard household refrigerators, dishwashers, clothes washers and dryers; sofas, chairs, dressers, TV consoles; toilets, sinks and other hand-loadable items. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Items too big or heavy to load by hand need a claw truck; the cost depends on the type and amount of items. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Remove all doors from refrigerators and freezers before putting them at the curb. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Place items at the edge of your property before the curb, without blocking the street, sidewalk, mailboxes or hydrants. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • If items are too big or heavy to load safely, the city lets you know so you can schedule a pickup at 407.246.2314. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Goodwill Industries of Central Florida: Donate (opens in new tab) · Goodwill Industries of Central Florida
    • Goodwill Central Florida accepts furniture in good condition, sleeper sofas, sporting goods and small appliances such as dorm-sized refrigerators in working condition. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Goodwill Central Florida cannot accept large appliances (washers/dryers, refrigerators, stoves), mattresses, box springs, bed frames, TVs or CRT monitors. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Donations are taken at any Goodwill retail store or Donation Xpress Center in the six-county region. 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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