Refrigerator Recycling in Fairfield, OH

Fairfield refrigerators need a refrigerant recovery statement before Rumpke will collect them. The county also lists Freon appliance outlets.

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

3 ways to get rid of a refrigerator in Fairfield

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · FairfieldNo 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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Butler County-listed Freon appliance outlets (Cohen and Cleanlites)County service · Butler County$15
How it works
The Butler County district lists Cohen Middletown (513-425-6911), Cohen Sharonville (513-733-0606) and Cleanlites Forest Park (513-851-3500) for Freon appliances (a $15-$25 fee per unit may apply; call first) and for non-Freon appliances.
Cost & rules
Fees
Per Freon unit (may apply; range $15-$25) $15
- Freon must be intact; call to confirm fees and hours.
Official page (opens in new tab)
Fairfield curbside large items (Rumpke)City service · FairfieldFairfield residentsConditions applyCost not listed
How it works
Rumpke collects appliances, furniture, carpet and fixtures with regular trash; call 1-800-582-3107 at least 24 hours ahead for heavy items. Wrap mattresses and upholstered furniture in plastic. Freon appliances need a refrigerant recovery statement.
Cost & rules
- Complete a refrigerant recovery statement and contact Rumpke first.
Official page (opens in new tab)

Fees
Per Freon unit (may apply; range $15-$25)	$15

Places that don’t take refrigerators and freezers (1)

Fairfield Crossings Goodwill Store · 4605 Dixie Hwy, Fairfield

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

Ohio rules

Ohio EPA: refrigerators, air conditioners and humidifiers contain harmful refrigerants that should be removed before the appliance is recycled at a scrap yard. Source: Ohio EPA: Dispose of Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
If the scrap yard is not certified to remove refrigerants, Ohio EPA says to have a certified refrigerator service company remove the refrigerant and tag the appliance first. Source: Ohio EPA: Dispose of Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)

More Ohio rules (10)

Ohio EPA: refrigerant should be removed from refrigerators, air conditioners and humidifiers before recycling. Source: Ohio EPA: Dispose of Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
ORC 3734.65: mercury-containing thermostats may not be sold or installed in Ohio, except in a visually impaired person's home or for manufacturing process control. Source: Ohio Revised Code 3734.65: Sale or installation of mercury-containing thermostat (opens in new tab)
Ohio EPA: household lamps are not regulated as hazardous waste, but homeowners are encouraged to recycle them; Home Depot and Lowe's take compact fluorescent bulbs free at all stores. Source: Ohio EPA: Dispose of Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
Ohio EPA: household hazardous waste disposal is usually controlled by the local or county solid waste management district; contact your district for facilities that accept it. Source: Ohio EPA: Dispose of Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
Ohio EPA oversees 52 solid waste management districts responsible for making sure Ohioans can reduce, reuse and recycle. Source: Ohio EPA DMWM: Solid Waste Management Planning (opens in new tab)
Every Ohio county must belong to a solid waste management district, alone or jointly with other counties. Source: Ohio EPA DMWM: FAQs (opens in new tab)
Ohio EPA: your local solid waste management district is your first source of disposal and recycling information. Source: Ohio EPA DMWM: FAQs (opens in new tab)
Ohio's 88 counties are organized into 52 solid waste management districts and authorities. Source: Ohio EPA DMWM Guidance/Fact Sheet 1005: Solid Waste Management Districts (PDF, June 2017) (opens in new tab)
Ohio EPA: district collection events (HHW, electronics, tires, appliances) are usually for district residents only, may charge fees or require appointments, and are for household materials only. Source: Ohio EPA: Special Collection Events by Solid Waste Management District (PDF, updated December 2021) (opens in new tab)
Ohio's state disposal and environmental protection fee is $4.75 per ton of solid waste. Source: Ohio EPA DMWM: FAQs (opens in new tab)

Where this information comes from (18)

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

Items we are unable to accept (2026) (opens in new tab) · Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries
- Refrigerators are on the non-accepted list. Checked October 26, 2026.
2026 Computer & TV Drop-Off / Freon Appliances flyer (opens in new tab) · Butler County Recycling & Solid Waste District
- Freon appliances (refrigerators, freezers, AC units, dehumidifiers) can go to Cohen Middletown, Cohen Sharonville or Cleanlites Forest Park; a fee of $15-$25 per unit may apply and Freon must be intact. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Accepted items: refrigerators, freezers and air conditioning units. Checked October 26, 2026.
Trash Collection (opens in new tab) · City of Fairfield
- Along with regular refuse, Rumpke accepts appliances, bathroom fixtures, carpet, furniture, kitchen fixtures and wood. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Freon appliances need special handling: complete a refrigerant recovery statement and contact Rumpke. Checked October 26, 2026.
Find your nearest Goodwill (locations) (opens in new tab) · Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries
- Fairfield Crossings Goodwill Store, 4605 Dixie Hwy, Fairfield, OH 45014; Mon-Sat 9-8, Sun 10-6; (513) 939-0020. Checked October 26, 2026.
Ohio EPA: Dispose of Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
- Ohio EPA: refrigerators, air conditioners and humidifiers contain harmful refrigerants that should be removed before the appliance is recycled at a scrap yard. Checked October 26, 2026.
- If the scrap yard is not certified to remove refrigerants, Ohio EPA says to have a certified refrigerator service company remove the refrigerant and tag the appliance first. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Ohio EPA: refrigerant should be removed from refrigerators, air conditioners and humidifiers before recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Ohio EPA: household lamps are not regulated as hazardous waste, but homeowners are encouraged to recycle them; Home Depot and Lowe's take compact fluorescent bulbs free at all stores. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Ohio EPA: household hazardous waste disposal is usually controlled by the local or county solid waste management district; contact your district for facilities that accept it. Checked October 26, 2026.
Ohio Revised Code 3734.65: Sale or installation of mercury-containing thermostat (opens in new tab) · Ohio Legislative Service Commission (Ohio Laws)
- ORC 3734.65: mercury-containing thermostats may not be sold or installed in Ohio, except in a visually impaired person's home or for manufacturing process control. Checked October 26, 2026.
Ohio EPA DMWM: Solid Waste Management Planning (opens in new tab) · Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
- Ohio EPA oversees 52 solid waste management districts responsible for making sure Ohioans can reduce, reuse and recycle. Checked October 26, 2026.
Ohio EPA DMWM: FAQs (opens in new tab) · Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
- Every Ohio county must belong to a solid waste management district, alone or jointly with other counties. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Ohio EPA: your local solid waste management district is your first source of disposal and recycling information. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Ohio's state disposal and environmental protection fee is $4.75 per ton of solid waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
Ohio EPA DMWM Guidance/Fact Sheet 1005: Solid Waste Management Districts (PDF, June 2017) (opens in new tab) · Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
- Ohio's 88 counties are organized into 52 solid waste management districts and authorities. Checked October 26, 2026.
Ohio EPA: Special Collection Events by Solid Waste Management District (PDF, updated December 2021) (opens in new tab) · Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
- Ohio EPA: district collection events (HHW, electronics, tires, appliances) are usually for district residents only, may charge fees or require appointments, and are for household materials only. Checked October 26, 2026.

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