Refrigerator Recycling in Fayetteville, NC
Fayetteville collects refrigerators as metal items on Wednesdays by appointment (910-433-1329). A 2025 city release says some freon appliances are excluded from standard bulky pickup, so confirm when booking.
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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.
North Carolina rules
- North Carolina law defines white goods to include refrigerators and freezers, as well as ranges, water heaters, unit air conditioners and other large appliances. Source: N.C. General Statutes 130A-290: Definitions (solid waste management) (opens in new tab)
- A local government or its contractor may not charge a disposal fee for white goods such as refrigerators and freezers. Source: N.C. General Statutes 130A-309.81: Management of discarded white goods; disposal fee prohibited (opens in new tab)
More North Carolina rules (6)
- Counties must also arrange disposal of white goods and removal of CFC refrigerants from them. Source: N.C. General Statutes 130A-309.81: Management of discarded white goods; disposal fee prohibited (opens in new tab)
- Many North Carolina counties have permanent household hazardous waste collection centers. Source: NC DEQ Division of Waste Management: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
- Counties, cities, school districts and other groups can get a free temporary permit to hold HHW collection events. Source: NC DEQ Division of Waste Management: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
- 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. Source: NC DEQ: Household Hazardous Waste (HHW Collection Programs Map) (opens in new tab)
- DEQ tells residents to check the local government solid waste website for HHW dates and hours. Source: NC DEQ: Household Hazardous Waste (HHW Collection Programs Map) (opens in new tab)
- Many HHW centers and many auto parts retailers accept used oil. Source: NC DEQ Division of Waste Management: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
Where this information comes from (14)
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- Bulky Items (opens in new tab) · City of Fayetteville Solid Waste Division
- Bulky items include chairs, tables, toys and couches; crews collect up to five items at no charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Metal items such as bicycles, refrigerators, washing machines and dryers are collected on Wednesdays and must be scheduled by calling 910-433-1329. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Refrigerators, freezers and other furniture and appliances must be emptied, with doors secured or removed. Checked October 26, 2026.
- There must be a single-family residential unit on the property to qualify for bulky collection. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Trash & Recycling (Solid Waste) (opens in new tab) · City of Fayetteville Solid Waste Division
- Bulky pickup is free for 5 items or less; 6 or more items up to 20 cubic yards is $100.00 per scheduled load; more than 20 cubic yards is $357.00. Checked October 26, 2026.
- City provides holiday bulky item collection guidance (December 19, 2025) (opens in new tab) · City of Fayetteville
- A December 2025 city release says e-waste, hazardous materials and certain large appliances (e.g. those containing freon) are not eligible for standard bulky collection. 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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