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Refrigerator Recycling in South Bend, IN

South Bend homeowners can schedule one free appliance pickup a month, which includes refrigerators and freezers. The county HHW center does not take refrigerators.

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

2 ways to get rid of a refrigerator in South Bend

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · South BendNo 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. City of South Bend appliance and bulky item extra pickupCity service · South BendSouth Bend residentsFree
    How it works

    Homeowners within South Bend city limits can request one free extra pickup for an appliance or bulky item per month by calling 311 or online; additional pickups cost $20 per cubic yard.

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Additional extra pickups in the same month (per cubic yard)$20
    • One free extra pickup per month; request it first and set items within two feet of the curb by 6 am on trash day.

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Places that don’t take refrigerators and freezers (5)

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.
More about refrigerators and freezers

Indiana rules

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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Donate (opens in new tab) · Goodwill Industries of Michiana
    • Paints, refrigerators and freezers, tires and washers/dryers are on the do-not-donate list. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • All Goodwill of Michiana retail stores have a drive-up donation door with an attendant during scheduled hours. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Locations (opens in new tab) · Goodwill Industries of Michiana
    • Goodwill lists its Western Avenue Store at 1805 W. Western Ave., ZIP 46619. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Goodwill lists its Cleveland Road Store at 2701 W. Cleveland Rd., ZIP 46628. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Goodwill lists its Ireland Road Store at 1906 E. Ireland Rd., ZIP 46614. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Accepted Hazardous Waste Materials (opens in new tab) · St. Joseph County
    • Hazardous waste drop-off at 828 Kerr St. and 1105 E Fifth St. is for St. Joseph County residents only. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · St. Joseph County
    • Electronics from businesses and institutions are accepted only by prior arrangement; county residents may deliver electronics during business hours. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Unaccepted Hazardous Waste Materials (opens in new tab) · St. Joseph County
    • Refrigerators and freezers are not accepted at the HHW Center. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Materials Not Handled By Solid Waste Management (opens in new tab) · St. Joseph County
    • The district lists OmniSource (574-287-3311) for appliances, A/C units and refrigerators, and notes it does not handle furniture. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Solid Waste (opens in new tab) · City of South Bend
    • Homeowners within city limits can request one free extra pickup for an appliance or bulky item per month; it happens on trash day. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • An appliance includes refrigerator, freezer, washer and dryer; bulky items are items too big for the bin, such as furniture. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Additional extra pickups in the same month are charged $20 per cubic yard. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Items go within two feet of the curb by 6 am on pickup day, no sooner than 24 hours before; no electronic waste, paints, chemicals or hazardous materials. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • IDEM Managing Waste: Landfills (opens in new tab) · Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM)
    • Municipal solid waste landfills must not accept appliances still containing refrigerant that has not been removed as required by federal rules (40 CFR 82.156). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • IDEM Recycle Indiana: Solid Waste Management Districts (opens in new tab) · Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM)
    • A solid waste management district is the county's local authority for recycling, yard waste and household hazardous waste services, and runs recycling and HHW collection events. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Districts conduct recycling and household hazardous waste collection events and outreach. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Under Public Law 10-1990, every Indiana county except Marion was to have its own district or join a multi-county district. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The Association of Indiana Solid Waste Management Districts (AISWMD) offers a Find Your District tool and a district map. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • IDEM Recycle Indiana: Where to Recycle (opens in new tab) · Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM)
    • IDEM says solid waste management districts are the county authority for recycling, yard waste and household hazardous waste services, and to confirm program availability and hours with district staff. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • IDEM: Household Hazardous Wastes (opens in new tab) · Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM)
    • IDEM: contact your local solid waste management district for HHW disposal; districts may offer daily collection or special events. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Marion County has no solid waste management district; residents find HHW drop-off sites on Indy.gov. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Open dumping or open burning of solid waste is illegal in Indiana. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Many oil change and automotive service centers accept used motor oil; HHW programs and recycling sites also accept used oil, filters and antifreeze. Checked October 26, 2026.

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