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Refrigerator Recycling in Concord, NC

Concord collects refrigerators and freezers curbside on bulky day; the county landfill takes appliances at no charge.

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

3 ways to get rid of a refrigerator in Concord

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · ConcordNo 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. Cabarrus County C&D Landfill / Recycling Convenience CenterCounty service · Cabarrus CountyCabarrus County residentsFree
    How it works

    Cabarrus County Construction & Demolition Landfill and Recycling Convenience Center, 4441 Irish Potato Road, Concord (the Census geocoder could not match this address, so it is recorded as a county program). Open Monday-Friday 8 am-5 pm and Saturday 8 am-2 pm. Scrap metal and appliances, up to five tires and electronics are taken from county residents.

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  3. Concord bulky waste, appliance and e-waste collectionCity service · ConcordConcord residentsCost not listed
    How it works

    City of Concord curbside bulky waste service, every other week on the regular recycling collection day: furniture, appliances, scrap metal, e-waste, tires (twice a year) and limited construction debris, up to 10 cubic yards.

    Cost & rules
    • Before you go: Remove all food.

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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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North Carolina rules

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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Residential Waste (opens in new tab) · Cabarrus County Solid Waste Management
    • Residents of Cabarrus may bring household and yard waste to the landfill on Irish Potato Road. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Scrap metal and appliances are listed under items with no drop-off charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Appliances include refrigerators, ranges, washers, furnaces and A/C units, and small kitchen appliances like microwaves. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Tires delivered by county residents are accepted in loads of five or less at no charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Bulky, appliances, and e-waste (opens in new tab) · City of Concord Solid Waste
    • Bulky waste is a bi-weekly service picked up on the regularly scheduled recycling day. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Individual items may not weigh more than 65 pounds, except wheeled items such as refrigerators. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Freezers and refrigerators (food removed) and other Freon-containing appliances are collected. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Tires with rims removed are collected twice per calendar year from single-family homes, up to 8 per collection; businesses do not qualify. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • N.C. General Statutes 130A-290: Definitions (solid waste management) (opens in new tab) · North Carolina General Assembly
    • North Carolina law defines white goods to include refrigerators and freezers, as well as ranges, water heaters, unit air conditioners and other large appliances. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • N.C. General Statutes 130A-309.81: Management of discarded white goods; disposal fee prohibited (opens in new tab) · North Carolina General Assembly
    • Counties must also arrange disposal of white goods and removal of CFC refrigerants from them. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • A local government or its contractor may not charge a disposal fee for white goods such as refrigerators and freezers. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • NC DEQ Division of Waste Management: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
    • Many North Carolina counties have permanent household hazardous waste collection centers. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Counties, cities, school districts and other groups can get a free temporary permit to hold HHW collection events. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Many HHW centers and many auto parts retailers accept used oil. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • NC DEQ: Household Hazardous Waste (HHW Collection Programs Map) (opens in new tab) · North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
    • Permanent HHW facilities open anywhere from a few days a year to several days a week; check the local solid waste website for dates and hours. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • DEQ tells residents to check the local government solid waste website for HHW dates and hours. Checked October 26, 2026.

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