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Refrigerator Recycling in Baton Rouge, LA

Curbside crews collect white goods as bulky recyclables, but appliances with freon must be tagged by a certified technician first. The North Landfill takes refrigerators free from parish residents once food, doors and refrigerants are removed; working units can go to Habitat ReStore.

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4 ways to get rid of a refrigerator in Baton Rouge

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · Baton RougeNo 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 North (Baton Rouge)Drop-off · 4301 Airline Hwy, Baton RougeOpen to everyoneFree
    Where

    4301 Airline Hwy
    Baton Rouge, LA 70805

    Hours

    Store Tuesday-Saturday 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; donations Tuesday-Saturday 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

    Cost & rules

    Refrigerators and freezers

    AcceptedFree (documented)
    • Free standard pickup for large donations placed outside and marked "ReStore Donation" (call 225-315-0127); pickup from inside costs a fee.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. East Baton Rouge Parish North LandfillCounty service · East Baton Rouge ParishOpen to everyoneConditions applyFree
    How it works

    City-Parish landfill at 16001 Samuels Road (mailing address Zachary, LA 70791; the Census geocoder places it in unincorporated East Baton Rouge Parish, outside Zachary city limits). Free for East Baton Rouge Parish residents with proof of residence; out-of-parish users pay tipping fees. Takes white goods (refrigerants removed), up to 4 resident tires a year, scrap metal and furniture; no batteries or paint. Open Monday-Friday 5:30 a.m.-5 p.m. (7 a.m.-4 p.m. for private citizens without an account) and Saturday 7 a.m.-3 p.m.; you unload your own load.

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Out-of-parish tipping fee (per ton)$48
    • Remove all food, take the doors off and have all refrigerants removed before drop-off.
    • Free for East Baton Rouge Parish residents showing a Louisiana ID or utility bill with a parish address; out-of-parish users pay $48 per ton ($24 minimum). Unload your own load.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  4. East Baton Rouge Parish Out-of-Cart (Bulk Waste) Curbside CollectionCounty service · East Baton Rouge ParishBaton Rouge residentsConditions applyCost not listed
    How it works

    Once-a-week curbside collection of bulk waste, white goods, up to 4 passenger tires a year and yard waste, covered by the monthly City-Parish solid waste fee. Serves single-family homes, duplexes and tri-plexes in Baton Rouge and the rest of East Baton Rouge Parish except the cities of Baker and Zachary. Up to 3 bulk items per collection day; household hazardous waste is not collected. Find your day at brla.gov/mgs or call 311.

    Cost & rules
    • White goods must not contain CFCs/freon; appliances containing freon must be tagged by a certified technician before disposal.
    • Single-family homes and buildings below a tri-plex only; resident-generated waste only.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

Places that don’t take refrigerators and freezers (1)
  • East Baton Rouge Parish Residential Self-Service Collection Facility (Starwood Court) · East Baton Rouge Parish

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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Louisiana rules

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Checked October 26, 2026

  • Garbage Collection (opens in new tab) · City of Baton Rouge / Parish of East Baton Rouge
    • Only residential waste is collected; commercial, demolition, remodeling, medical and eviction waste are excluded. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Curbside Collection Dos and Don'ts (PDF) (opens in new tab) · City of Baton Rouge / Parish of East Baton Rouge
    • The collection policies apply to single-family homes and multi-family units below a tri-plex in East Baton Rouge Parish, except in the cities of Baker and Zachary. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Out-of-Cart Collection Contract Definitions (PDF) (opens in new tab) · City of Baton Rouge / Parish of East Baton Rouge
    • White goods collected as bulk recyclables include refrigerators, stoves, washers and dryers that do not contain PCBs or CFCs. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Out-of-cart service is not provided to multi-family units (3 or more units under one roof). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Recycling Office: Services (opens in new tab) · City of Baton Rouge / Parish of East Baton Rouge
    • Bulky recyclables collected once weekly include white goods (stoves, washers, refrigerators and other large appliances) and up to 4 automobile tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • East Baton Rouge Parish North Landfill Rules and Waste Acceptance (PDF) (opens in new tab) · City of Baton Rouge / Parish of East Baton Rouge
    • The parish guidelines say Republic Services will not pick up appliances containing freon, but residents may call to arrange pickup of other appliances; freon appliances must be tagged by a certified technician. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Residents dispose of residential solid waste at no charge by showing a Louisiana driver's license, other government ID or utility bill with their East Baton Rouge Parish address. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • People living outside East Baton Rouge Parish may use the landfill but pay tipping fees. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Fees: in-parish $44 per ton ($22 minimum up to 1,000 lbs); out-of-parish $48 per ton ($24 minimum); tires beyond the allowance $120 per ton, minimum $7 per undeclared tire. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The landfill accepts white goods such as refrigerators, freezers, stoves, washers and dryers; refrigerators and freezers must be emptied, doors removed and all refrigerants removed. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Users must unload their own waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • North Landfill Operations (opens in new tab) · City of Baton Rouge / Parish of East Baton Rouge
    • The North Landfill is free for East Baton Rouge Parish residents bringing garbage and trash with proof of residence such as a driver's license or water bill. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Accepted materials include residential solid waste and bulky recyclables such as automobile tires and white goods (refrigerators, freezers, stoves, washing machines). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Starwood Court Collection Facility Rules & Information (PDF) (opens in new tab) · City of Baton Rouge / Parish of East Baton Rouge
    • People living outside East Baton Rouge Parish may not use the collection facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Residents dispose of non-perishable waste at no charge by showing a valid Louisiana driver's license or utility bill with their East Baton Rouge Parish address. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The facility does not accept white goods, batteries, electronic waste, tires or liquid waste such as paints and paint thinners. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Mayor Broome Announces New Residential Self-Service Non-Perishable Solid Waste Collection Facility (opens in new tab) · City of Baton Rouge / Parish of East Baton Rouge
    • Not accepted: white goods such as refrigerators, freezers and washing machines, and electronic waste including TVs, stereos and game consoles. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • ReStore (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity of Greater Baton Rouge
    • Standard pickup of large donations is free if the donation is placed outside and marked "ReStore Donation"; priority pickup from inside the home costs a fee. Schedule at 225-315-0127. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Priority pickup inside the home or storage unit includes a fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Acceptable appliances include refrigerators, stoves, washers and dryers, dishwashers and microwaves. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Louisiana Revised Statutes 30:2421: White goods; disposal prohibited; collection for recycling (opens in new tab) · Louisiana State Legislature
    • White goods may be disposed of only at a collection or recycling facility, under LDEQ rules. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Louisiana Revised Statutes 30:2412: Definitions (Solid Waste Recycling and Reduction Law) (opens in new tab) · Louisiana State Legislature
    • Louisiana's white goods definition names discarded refrigerators and freezers, so they fall under the white goods disposal rule. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Louisiana Revised Statutes 30:2419: Lead acid batteries; land disposal prohibition; scrap and scrap metal recycling, prohibited items (opens in new tab) · Louisiana State Legislature
    • Refrigerants containing CFCs may not be included in scrap delivered to a scrap metal recycler. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • LDEQ: Hazardous Waste Permitting (Universal Waste Program, Household Hazardous Waste Days) (opens in new tab) · Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality
    • Household hazardous waste is collected at community Household Hazardous Waste Days, where people drop off items they should not put in the trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Local entities that want to host a household hazardous waste day must submit a request to LDEQ. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • LDEQ: Recycling (opens in new tab) · Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality
    • LDEQ gathers recycling information from cities and parishes and reports it to the Legislature; local governments run recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Louisiana's Solid Waste Recycling and Reduction Law is La. R.S. 30:2411 through 2423. Checked October 26, 2026.

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