Refrigerator Recycling in Worcester, MA

Refrigerators and freezers cost $5 at the Worcester Residential Drop-Off Center by appointment, or $47.18 for Casella curbside 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 Worcester

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All 4 Drop-off 2 Services & pickup 2

CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · WorcesterNo 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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Worcester Residential Drop-Off CenterDrop-off · 1065 Millbury Street, WorcesterWorcester residents$5
Where
1065 Millbury Street
Worcester, MA 01607
Hours
Bulk waste by appointment: Wed 8:30 a.m.–6 p.m. (8:30 a.m.–3 p.m. in November), Sat 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m., about April–November
Cost & rules
Refrigerators and freezers
AcceptedFees apply
Fees for refrigerators and freezers
Refrigerator $5.00 each
Bulk drop-off by appointment, about April–November.
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)
Habitat for Humanity ReStore WorcesterDrop-off · 640 Lincoln Street, WorcesterOpen to everyoneConditions applyCost not listed
Where
640 Lincoln Street
Worcester, MA 01605
Hours
Donations Tue–Sat 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Cost & rules
Refrigerators and freezers
Accepted with conditionsCost unknown
Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
Clean, working, made within the past 8 years.
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Casella curbside bulk pickup (Worcester city rates)Pickup service · WorcesterWorcester residents$47.18
How it works
Paid curbside bulk waste pickup by Casella Waste Management of Massachusetts at rates the City of Worcester negotiated, for residential buildings of up to six units. Call Casella at 508-832-2349; payment (card or money order) is taken when booking; unlimited items per appointment.
Cost & rules
Fees
White goods with Freon (refrigerator, A/C) $47.18
- Call Casella to book and pay.
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Fees for refrigerators and freezers
Refrigerator	$5.00 each

Fees
White goods with Freon (refrigerator, A/C)	$47.18

Before you go

Refrigerant must be removed by a certified technician; ask whether the operator handles that and what it costs.
Empty and clean it, and ask whether doors must be removed or taped shut.
Check for utility appliance-recycling rebates before paying for disposal.

More about refrigerators and freezers

Massachusetts rules

Large appliances such as refrigerators and freezers are banned from disposal in Massachusetts. Source: MassDEP Fact Sheet: What are Massachusetts Waste Bans? (opens in new tab)
Beyond the Bin lists outlets for large appliances (white goods): refrigerators, washers, dryers, stoves, dishwashers, dehumidifiers and air conditioners. Source: Recycle Smart MA (a MassDEP service): Beyond the Bin Search Directory (opens in new tab)

More Massachusetts rules (17)

White goods, which by definition include appliances that preserve food or cool air, have been banned from disposal since 1991 (landfills/combustors) and 2000 (transfer facilities). Source: 310 CMR 19.000: Solid Waste Management Facility Regulations (incl. 19.017 Waste Bans) (opens in new tab)
MassDEP introduced its first bans on landfilling and combustion of easy-to-recycle and toxic materials in 1990 and has phased in more since. Source: MassDEP Waste Disposal Bans (opens in new tab)
Materials banned from disposal or transfer for disposal in Massachusetts include cathode ray tubes, ferrous and non-ferrous metals, lead acid batteries, mattresses, recyclable paper and cardboard, textiles, white goods and whole tires (landfills only). Source: MassDEP Waste Disposal Bans (opens in new tab)
The MassDEP waste disposal bans are in section 19.017 of the Solid Waste Management Facility Regulations, 310 CMR 19.000. Source: MassDEP Waste Disposal Bans (opens in new tab)
310 CMR 19.017(3): no person may dispose, transfer for disposal, or contract for disposal or transport of a restricted material except as the regulation allows, and violators may face MassDEP enforcement. Source: 310 CMR 19.000: Solid Waste Management Facility Regulations (incl. 19.017 Waste Bans) (opens in new tab)
No landfill, transfer facility or combustion facility may accept a restricted material except to handle, recycle or compost it under a MassDEP-approved plan. Source: 310 CMR 19.000: Solid Waste Management Facility Regulations (incl. 19.017 Waste Bans) (opens in new tab)
For residents, most banned materials are collected through regular municipal collection or drop-off programs, while larger items such as CRTs or appliances may go through separate collections or drop-off events. Source: MassDEP Fact Sheet: What are Massachusetts Waste Bans? (opens in new tab)
MassDEP notes that vehicle batteries, tires and cathode ray tubes may in some cases be collected by retailers. Source: MassDEP Fact Sheet: What are Massachusetts Waste Bans? (opens in new tab)
Residents with private (non-municipal) trash collection should ask their service provider for recycling options. Source: MassDEP Fact Sheet: What are Massachusetts Waste Bans? (opens in new tab)
MassDEP generally does not issue waste-ban enforcement to individuals; it typically targets businesses, institutions (including municipalities) and haulers. Source: MassDEP: Waste Ban on Mattresses and Textiles, Frequently Asked Questions (opens in new tab)
For local recycling and household hazardous product collection days and hours, MassDEP tells residents to contact their community's recycling or solid waste coordinator or department. Source: Mass.gov: How & Where to Recycle (opens in new tab)
MassDEP's Beyond the Bin directory lists outlets for items that can't go in the home recycling bin. MassDEP does not collect materials itself, listings are self-reported, and you should call ahead. Source: Recycle Smart MA (a MassDEP service): Beyond the Bin Search Directory (opens in new tab)
Since November 2022, textiles (clothing, footwear, bedding, curtains, fabric) are banned from disposal in Massachusetts, even worn, torn or stained items. Source: MassDEP: Clothing and Textile Recovery (opens in new tab)
Pillows, cushions and rugs are not "textiles" under the ban and may go in the trash. Source: MassDEP: Waste Ban on Mattresses and Textiles, Frequently Asked Questions (opens in new tab)
Household hazardous products (old chemicals, cleaners, paint, pesticides) don't belong in the recycling bin, the trash or the drain. Store them until a community HHW collection or take them to a local, regional or commercial facility. Source: Mass.gov: How & Where to Recycle (opens in new tab)
MassDEP lists approved household hazardous product collection facilities. Call or check each facility's website for items, fees and hours. Source: Mass.gov: Safely Manage Household Hazardous Products (opens in new tab)
Questions about household hazardous products can go to MassDEP at 866-963-7287 or massdep.hhp@mass.gov. Source: Mass.gov: Safely Manage Household Hazardous Products (opens in new tab)

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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

City of Worcester: Residential Drop-Off Center (opens in new tab) · City of Worcester Department of Public Works & Parks
- The drop-off center is for Worcester residents only; proof of residency with a driver’s license or state/federal ID is required, and commercial waste is not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
City of Worcester: Bulk Waste Disposal (opens in new tab) · City of Worcester Department of Public Works & Parks
- Bulk waste drop-off requires an appointment, booked online or through 311, from April to November/December, weather permitting. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The Residential Drop-Off Center is typically open April through November. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Refrigerators and washing machines cost $5 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Casella curbside bulk pickup is available for single- and multi-family buildings of up to six units; residents call Casella at 508-832-2349 and pay when booking. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Residents contact Casella directly at 508-832-2349 and pay when the appointment is made. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Curbside Freon appliances (refrigerator, A/C, dehumidifier) cost $47.18. Checked October 26, 2026.
Habitat for Humanity MetroWest/Greater Worcester ReStore: Donation guidelines (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity MetroWest/Greater Worcester
- Donations are accepted at the Worcester ReStore Tuesday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The ReStore accepts washers and dryers 10 years old or newer, refrigerators and microwave ovens; appliances must be clean, working and made within the past 8 years. Checked October 26, 2026.
- All appliances must be clean, fully functional and made within the past 8 years. Checked October 26, 2026.
MassDEP Waste Disposal Bans (opens in new tab) · Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP)
- MassDEP introduced its first bans on landfilling and combustion of easy-to-recycle and toxic materials in 1990 and has phased in more since. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Materials banned from disposal or transfer for disposal in Massachusetts include cathode ray tubes, ferrous and non-ferrous metals, lead acid batteries, mattresses, recyclable paper and cardboard, textiles, white goods and whole tires (landfills only). Checked October 26, 2026.
- The MassDEP waste disposal bans are in section 19.017 of the Solid Waste Management Facility Regulations, 310 CMR 19.000. Checked October 26, 2026.
310 CMR 19.000: Solid Waste Management Facility Regulations (incl. 19.017 Waste Bans) (opens in new tab) · Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP)
- 310 CMR 19.017(3): no person may dispose, transfer for disposal, or contract for disposal or transport of a restricted material except as the regulation allows, and violators may face MassDEP enforcement. Checked October 26, 2026.
- No landfill, transfer facility or combustion facility may accept a restricted material except to handle, recycle or compost it under a MassDEP-approved plan. Checked October 26, 2026.
- White goods, which by definition include appliances that preserve food or cool air, have been banned from disposal since 1991 (landfills/combustors) and 2000 (transfer facilities). Checked October 26, 2026.
MassDEP Fact Sheet: What are Massachusetts Waste Bans? (opens in new tab) · Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP)
- For residents, most banned materials are collected through regular municipal collection or drop-off programs, while larger items such as CRTs or appliances may go through separate collections or drop-off events. Checked October 26, 2026.
- MassDEP notes that vehicle batteries, tires and cathode ray tubes may in some cases be collected by retailers. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Residents with private (non-municipal) trash collection should ask their service provider for recycling options. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Large appliances such as refrigerators and freezers are banned from disposal in Massachusetts. Checked October 26, 2026.
MassDEP: Waste Ban on Mattresses and Textiles, Frequently Asked Questions (opens in new tab) · Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP)
- MassDEP generally does not issue waste-ban enforcement to individuals; it typically targets businesses, institutions (including municipalities) and haulers. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Pillows, cushions and rugs are not "textiles" under the ban and may go in the trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
Mass.gov: How & Where to Recycle (opens in new tab) · Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP)
- For local recycling and household hazardous product collection days and hours, MassDEP tells residents to contact their community's recycling or solid waste coordinator or department. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Household hazardous products (old chemicals, cleaners, paint, pesticides) don't belong in the recycling bin, the trash or the drain. Store them until a community HHW collection or take them to a local, regional or commercial facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
Recycle Smart MA (a MassDEP service): Beyond the Bin Search Directory (opens in new tab) · Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP)
- MassDEP's Beyond the Bin directory lists outlets for items that can't go in the home recycling bin. MassDEP does not collect materials itself, listings are self-reported, and you should call ahead. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Beyond the Bin lists outlets for large appliances (white goods): refrigerators, washers, dryers, stoves, dishwashers, dehumidifiers and air conditioners. Checked October 26, 2026.
MassDEP: Clothing and Textile Recovery (opens in new tab) · Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP)
- Since November 2022, textiles (clothing, footwear, bedding, curtains, fabric) are banned from disposal in Massachusetts, even worn, torn or stained items. Checked October 26, 2026.
Mass.gov: Safely Manage Household Hazardous Products (opens in new tab) · Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP)
- MassDEP lists approved household hazardous product collection facilities. Call or check each facility's website for items, fees and hours. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Questions about household hazardous products can go to MassDEP at 866-963-7287 or massdep.hhp@mass.gov. Checked October 26, 2026.

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