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Refrigerator Recycling in Iowa City, IA

Refrigerators are $12.50 to recycle at the Iowa City Landfill or $20 by City curbside pickup; appliances are banned from the landfill.

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

3 ways to get rid of a refrigerator in Iowa City

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · Iowa CityNo 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. Iowa City Landfill and Recycling CenterCity service · Johnson CountyJohnson County residents$12.50
    How it works

    City of Iowa City landfill and recycling center at 3900 Hebl Avenue SW (mailing address Iowa City; Census places it in Union township, unincorporated Johnson County). Open Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m.-noon. Recycles electronics, appliances, tires, scrap metal, cardboard and more for customers from Johnson County and the city limits of Kalona and Riverside. Phone 319-356-5185.

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Large appliance$12.50
    • Open Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m.-noon; Johnson County, Kalona and Riverside only.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  3. Iowa City bulky item curbside collectionCity service · Iowa CityIowa City residents$20
    How it works

    Scheduled curbside pickup of large bulky items (up to 7 feet), electronics, appliances and tires for Iowa City curbside customers in single-family homes up to 4-unit buildings. Call 319-356-5151 or use the online form at least two days before your collection day.

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Appliance$20
    • Schedule at least two days before your collection day (319-356-5151 or online form).

    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

  • Iowa City Landfill (opens in new tab) · City of Iowa City
    • The Iowa City Landfill and Recycling Center (3900 Hebl Avenue SW) serves Johnson County and the city limits of Kalona and Riverside, and cannot accept materials from outside that area. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Open Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m.-noon; closed City holidays and windy days. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Large appliances, such as microwaves, refrigerators, washing machines, dryers and freezers, cost $12.50 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Curbside Collection (opens in new tab) · City of Iowa City
    • Bulky item curbside collection is available to Iowa City residents in single-family homes up to 4-unit buildings. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Call 319-356-5151 or use the online form at least two days before your regular collection day to schedule. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Appliances such as refrigerators, stoves, dishwashers and microwaves are $20 each and must be recycled. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Iowa DNR: Household Hazardous Materials (opens in new tab) · Iowa Department of Natural Resources
    • Iowa households can take household hazardous materials to Regional Collection Centers (RCCs); RCC services are free to residents within each RCC's service area. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • RCC services for eligible businesses carry a small fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • DNR tells residents to find their nearest RCC and schedule an appointment before dropping off hazardous materials. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • DNR says not to dump hazardous materials in ditches, pour them down drains or sewers, or put them in the trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Iowa DNR: Regional Collection Centers & Grants (opens in new tab) · Iowa Department of Natural Resources
    • Iowa has 28 main RCCs and 43 satellite facilities serving 96 of the state's counties. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Some counties are served by RCC mobile collection events run under contract with a main RCC; 29 counties have RCC mobile service. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Many RCCs run a Swap Shop where usable products can be dropped off for others to take at no charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • DNR publishes a county-by-county table of the RCC main and satellite facilities that serve each county. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Iowa Code chapter 455F: Household hazardous materials (opens in new tab) · Iowa Legislature (Legislative Services Agency)
    • Under Iowa Code chapter 455F, regional collection centers keep regular hours when the public may drop off hazardous materials. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Iowa DNR: Appliances & Electronics (opens in new tab) · Iowa Department of Natural Resources
    • Iowa requires every discarded appliance to be demanufactured (refrigerant, mercury and PCB parts removed) by a permitted demanufacturer before disposal. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • DNR warns that appliances left at the curb without a scheduled pickup may be taken by peddlers who vent refrigerant. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • DNR notes some utility companies offer rebates for recycling appliances. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Iowa Administrative Code 567, Chapter 100 (definitions) (opens in new tab) · Iowa Legislature (Legislative Services Agency)
    • Iowa's rule definition of appliances names refrigerators and freezers. Checked October 26, 2026.

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