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Refrigerator Recycling in Columbia, MD

Working fridges under 10 years old can go to the Columbia ReStore; older or broken ones go to Alpha Ridge or a scheduled County scrap metal pickup.

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

4 ways to get rid of a refrigerator in Columbia

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · ColumbiaNo 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 of the Chesapeake ReStore - ColumbiaDrop-off · 9525 Berger Rd., ColumbiaOpen to everyoneConditions applyCost not listed
    Where

    9525 Berger Rd.
    Columbia, MD 21046

    Hours

    Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; donation drop-off Tuesday-Saturday 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

    Cost & rules

    Refrigerators and freezers

    Accepted with conditionsCost unknown

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

    • Working and under 10 years old.
    • Drop off Tuesday-Saturday 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., or schedule a pickup for large items.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. Howard County Alpha Ridge Landfill Residents' Convenience CenterCounty service · Howard CountyHoward County residentsCost not listed
    How it works

    Residential recycling and trash drop-off for Howard County residents at the Alpha Ridge Landfill, 2350 Marriottsville Rd, Marriottsville, MD 21104 (the U.S. Census places this address outside any incorporated place or CDP). Open Monday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; proof of residency required. Takes mattresses and box springs, electronics including TVs, scrap metal and appliances, tires off the rim, cardboard and lead-acid batteries.

    Cost & rules
    • Howard County residents only; proof of residency required; Monday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
    • Before you go: Remove doors and drawers; place in the designated area, not the scrap metal container.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  4. Howard County scheduled scrap metal collectionCounty service · Howard CountyHoward County residentsCost not listed
    How it works

    Scheduled curbside pickup of large broken metal items (washers, dryers, stoves, refrigerators, metal cabinets and desks, exercise equipment, grills) for households that receive Howard County trash collection; up to two collections a year, schedule online or at 410-313-6444.

    Cost & rules
    • Schedule online or at 410-313-6444; up to two collections a year; items under 10 feet.
    • Before you go: Empty it and secure or remove the doors.

    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

  • Residents' Convenience Center (opens in new tab) · Howard County Department of Public Works, Bureau of Environmental Services
    • The Residents' Convenience Center is at 2350 Marriottsville Rd, Marriottsville, MD 21104; proof of residency is required. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Residential hours are Monday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The metal items and appliances area takes appliances, microwaves, refrigerators and sheet metal, among other metal items. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Refrigerators go in a designated area (not the scrap metal container) because their coolants must be removed; remove doors and drawers. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Alpha Ridge Landfill (opens in new tab) · Howard County Department of Public Works, Bureau of Environmental Services
    • Alpha Ridge is the only public landfill open to accept waste generated in Howard County, and only that waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Bulk Trash & Scrap Metal Collection (opens in new tab) · Howard County Department of Public Works, Bureau of Environmental Services
    • Residents who receive County collections are eligible for bulk trash and scrap metal pickups. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Large broken items such as dryers, washers, stoves, refrigerators, metal cabinets, desks and exercise equipment qualify for scrap metal collection. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Scrap metal pickups must be scheduled online or by phone at 410-313-6444. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Items must be under 10 feet long or wide, and only two collections may be scheduled per year. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Remove all contents of a refrigerator and secure the doors shut or remove them. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Columbia, MD Restore (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake
    • Donation drop-off hours are Tuesday-Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The Columbia ReStore serves Howard County. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Donate to Habitat Chesapeake ReStore (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake
    • ReStores accept working appliances under 10 years old, including fridges, washers, dryers and microwaves. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • ReStores do not accept mattresses or box springs, broken or incomplete furniture, or appliances 10 or more years old. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Donors can schedule a regular or priority pickup for large or bulky items, or drop off at any ReStore during donation hours. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Annotated Code of Maryland, Environment 9-1701: Definitions (Statewide Recycling; covered electronic devices, architectural paint, white goods) (opens in new tab) · Maryland General Assembly (Annotated Code of Maryland)
    • Refrigerators are white goods under Maryland law, and county recycling plans must consider how to collect and recycle them. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Annotated Code of Maryland, Environment 9-1801: Household hazardous waste definitions (opens in new tab) · Maryland General Assembly (Annotated Code of Maryland)
    • Household hazardous waste may include agricultural chemicals, cleaning agents and solvents, motor oils, paint, pesticides and preservatives. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • MDE: Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) (opens in new tab) · Maryland Department of the Environment
    • Maryland does not regulate HHW as hazardous waste, and federal law allows HHW in household trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • MDE recommends taking HHW to local HHW collection programs. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Many Maryland counties collect HHW such as mercury, paint, paint thinner, pesticides, herbicides and batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Some counties hold HHW days only once a year; contact your county for the next date and accepted materials. Checked October 26, 2026.

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