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Refrigerator Recycling in Idaho Falls, ID

The Bonneville County Transfer Station charges $15–$20 per Freon item. City Sanitation will haul a refrigerator for $50 if you include a check for the county fee; working units may go to the Habitat ReStore.

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

4 ways to get rid of a refrigerator in Idaho Falls

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · Idaho FallsNo 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. Habitat for Humanity ReStore – Idaho FallsDrop-off · 1954 N Yellowstone Hwy, Idaho FallsOpen to everyoneConditions applyCost not listed
    Where

    1954 N Yellowstone Hwy
    Idaho Falls, ID 83401

    Hours

    Store Mon–Sat 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; donations Mon–Sat 10 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.

    • Typically clean, under 7–10 years old, with all power cords; accepted at staff discretion.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. Bonneville County Transfer StationCounty service · Bonneville CountyOpen to everyone$15–$20
    How it works

    County transfer station at 2455 Hemmert Ave, Idaho Falls (Mon–Sat 7 a.m.–7 p.m.; 208-528-5550). Takes household garbage, furniture, mattresses, bulky metal, appliances, Freon items ($15–$20 each), tires (fee by size), lead-acid car batteries and solidified latex paint. E-waste is not accepted. Out-of-county waste is $120 per ton.

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Small refrigerator/freezer/AC (Freon item)$15
    Large refrigerator/freezer/AC (Freon item)$20

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  4. Idaho Falls Sanitation bulky item pickupCity service · Idaho FallsIdaho Falls residentsConditions apply$50
    How it works

    City Sanitation Division picks up large items such as sofas, box springs, mattresses, water heaters and stoves when residents call to schedule (208-612-8491). The fee is $30 per bulk item and $50 per Freon item; for tires and Freon items residents also include a check to Bonneville County for the transfer station disposal fee (call 208-528-5550 for the amount).

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Freon item pickup$50
    • Include a check payable to Bonneville County for the transfer station disposal fee; call (208) 528-5550 for the amount.

    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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Idaho rules

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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Idaho DEQ: Residential Household Wastes (opens in new tab) · Idaho Department of Environmental Quality
    • Idaho counties must make sure residents have adequate household waste disposal options; household waste goes through transfer stations to authorized municipal solid waste landfills. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Idaho DEQ: Residential (household) hazardous waste (opens in new tab) · Idaho Department of Environmental Quality
    • Household hazardous waste is exempt from Idaho hazardous waste regulations; DEQ tells residents to check with their county, public health district or local landfill for collection. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Bonneville County: Transfer Station (opens in new tab) · Bonneville County
    • The transfer station accepts household garbage, furniture, mattresses, bulky metal items, appliances, Freon-containing items and tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Small refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners or other Freon items cost $15 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Large refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners or other Freon items cost $20 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Out-of-county waste is charged $120 per ton. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • People arriving in a vehicle registered outside Bonneville County are asked for proof of Bonneville County residence. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • In-county commercial (non-assessed) businesses pay per load, e.g. $10 for a pickup or small trailer. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Idaho Falls: Sanitation (opens in new tab) · City of Idaho Falls
    • Idaho Falls Sanitation removes items such as water heaters, stoves, dishwashers, sofas, box springs and mattresses if the resident calls to schedule a pickup. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Tires and Freon items such as refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners carry a Bonneville County Transfer Station disposal fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Residents must get the county disposal fee amount by calling (208) 528-5550 and include a check payable to Bonneville County with the items to be hauled. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Idaho Falls: Sanitation Fees (opens in new tab) · City of Idaho Falls
    • The Freon item pickup fee is $50 per item. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Habitat for Humanity Idaho Falls Area: ReStore (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity Idaho Falls Area
    • The ReStore accepts refrigerators, freezers, washers, dryers and microwaves, typically clean, under 7–10 years old and with power cords. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Acceptance is at drop-off staff discretion based on condition and inventory. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Donation pickups can be scheduled at (208) 552-0491. Checked October 26, 2026.

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