Refrigerator Recycling in Southfield, MI
The Habitat ReStore on Telegraph Road takes refrigerators less than 10 years old that are clean and working. Goodwill does not take large appliances.
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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.
Michigan rules
- EGLE: take leftover household hazardous products to a local collection when one is available; never pour them down a storm drain or household drain. Source: EGLE: Household hazardous waste (opens in new tab)
- If there is no local collection, EGLE says to ask your trash hauler for instructions on safe disposal in the regular trash. Source: EGLE: Household hazardous waste (opens in new tab)
More Michigan rules (4)
- Household hazardous waste (solvents, cleansers, pesticides) is not banned from Michigan landfills, though EGLE says it is not well suited to them. Source: EGLE: Landfill Prohibited Materials and Special Wastes (guidance, rev. 3/2021) (opens in new tab)
- HHW collections are run by local governments or commercial recyclers; many are temporary or seasonal, so call before going. Source: EGLE: Where can I take my household hazardous waste? (opens in new tab)
- EGLE keeps a county-by-county list of local collection contacts; if your community is not listed, call your city, township or county. Source: EGLE: Where can I take my household hazardous waste? (opens in new tab)
- EGLE suggests looking for retail take-back of electronics, batteries, light bulbs, medications, motor oil and antifreeze when buying replacements. Source: EGLE: Where can I take my household hazardous waste? (opens in new tab)
Where this information comes from (16)
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- NoHaz (opens in new tab) · Oakland County
- Residents of non-member communities pay $135 per vehicle, per event; addresses outside Oakland County also pay $135. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Addresses outside Oakland County may attend for $135 per vehicle, per event. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Residential waste only; no business, institution or contractor waste. Bring proof of residency and the registration ticket. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Freon-containing items such as refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners are not accepted; have the Freon removed and tagged, then the waste hauler should take it. Checked October 26, 2026.
- ReStore (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity of Oakland County
- Donation drop-offs are welcome at the Waterford and Southfield ReStores, and Habitat offers free donation pickups. Checked October 26, 2026.
- How to Donate (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity of Oakland County
- Free donation pickup is offered Monday-Friday, primarily in Oakland County with some exceptions. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Items the ReStores DO ACCEPT (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity of Oakland County
- Appliances must be less than 10 years old (unless specified), in clean working condition, with cords. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Accepted appliances include dryers, freezers, microwaves (less than 5 years old), refrigerators, stackable washer/dryer units and washers. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Find A Store (opens in new tab) · Goodwill of Greater Detroit
- Southfield donations: Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Goodwill Donation Centers (opens in new tab) · Goodwill of Greater Detroit
- Goodwill cannot accept mattresses, box springs or headboards, or large household appliances (washer, dryer, freezer, refrigerator). 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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