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Refrigerator Recycling in Kalamazoo, MI

Kalamazoo bulk pickup and drop-off days take refrigerators only after the Freon has been removed and the appliance tagged by a licensed facility.

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

3 ways to get rid of a refrigerator in Kalamazoo

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · KalamazooNo 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. City of Kalamazoo quarterly curbside bulk trash pickupCity service · KalamazooKalamazoo residentsConditions applyFree
    How it works

    Four free curbside bulk pickups a year (March, June, September and December) for City of Kalamazoo residents; no request needed. Up to 7.5 cubic yards per collection; items in open boxes or clear bags. Not available downtown (Central Business District) or for multifamily buildings with five or more units.

    Cost & rules
    • Freon must be removed and the appliance tagged by a licensed facility.

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  3. City of Kalamazoo bulk trash drop-off days at Republic ServicesCity service · KalamazooKalamazoo residentsConditions applyFree
    How it works

    On scheduled days several times a year, City of Kalamazoo residents can drop off up to 7.5 cubic yards of bulk trash free at Republic Services, 3432 Gembrit Circle, Kalamazoo 49001 (Census: City of Kalamazoo). Proof of residency required. On other days Republic charges a fee.

    Cost & rules
    • Freon removed and tagged by a licensed facility; scheduled drop-off days only.

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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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Michigan rules

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Checked October 26, 2026

  • Bulk Trash (opens in new tab) · City of Kalamazoo
    • City residents get four free bulk trash pickups a year, in March, June, September and December. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Refrigerators and air conditioners are accepted only if the Freon has been removed and a licensed facility has tagged the appliance. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Curbside bulk pickup is not available in the Central Business District/Downtown or for multi-family buildings with five or more units. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Bulk Trash Drop-Off Day (opens in new tab) · City of Kalamazoo
    • City residents can drop off bulk trash at Republic Services (3432 Gembrit Circle) on scheduled days without a fee; up to 7.5 cubic yards; proof of residency required. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The city event listing gives the cost of the drop-off day as free. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Proof of City of Kalamazoo residency is required; on other days there is a fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Freon appliances such as refrigerators are accepted only if the Freon is removed and the appliance is tagged by a licensed facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Drop-off days are held several times a year (e.g., April, May and fall dates in 2025 and 2026). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • EGLE: Household hazardous waste (opens in new tab) · Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
    • EGLE: take leftover household hazardous products to a local collection when one is available; never pour them down a storm drain or household drain. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • If there is no local collection, EGLE says to ask your trash hauler for instructions on safe disposal in the regular trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • EGLE: Landfill Prohibited Materials and Special Wastes (guidance, rev. 3/2021) (opens in new tab) · Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
    • Household hazardous waste (solvents, cleansers, pesticides) is not banned from Michigan landfills, though EGLE says it is not well suited to them. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • EGLE: Where can I take my household hazardous waste? (opens in new tab) · Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
    • HHW collections are run by local governments or commercial recyclers; many are temporary or seasonal, so call before going. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • EGLE keeps a county-by-county list of local collection contacts; if your community is not listed, call your city, township or county. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • EGLE suggests looking for retail take-back of electronics, batteries, light bulbs, medications, motor oil and antifreeze when buying replacements. Checked October 26, 2026.

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