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Refrigerator Recycling in Sandusky, OH

The Erie County Landfill takes appliances for $20 each once the Freon has been removed and tagged by a certified technician.

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2 ways to get rid of a refrigerator in Sandusky

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · SanduskyNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $140.00
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    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. Erie County Sanitary LandfillCounty service · Erie CountyErie County residentsConditions applySources disagree on a detail$20
    How it works

    County landfill at 10102 Hoover Road, Milan, OH 44846 (Census: Milan Township). Monday-Friday 7:00 AM-3:00 PM, Saturday 8:00 AM-noon. For Erie County residents and businesses. Small loads $10 (400 lbs or less) or $20 (401-800 lbs); extra fees for mattresses, Freon appliances and tires.

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Appliance fee$20
    • Freon must be removed by a certified technician and tagged first; the rules page lists refrigerated appliances as prohibited from landfill disposal.

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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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Ohio rules

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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Landfill Rules (opens in new tab) · Erie County Department of Environmental Services
    • The landfill may be used by Erie County residents, Erie County businesses and commercial haulers with a district agreement. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Landfill rules list refrigerated appliances (refrigerators, freezers, dehumidifiers, air conditioners) and CRT televisions among materials that may not be disposed of at the landfill. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check) · sources disagree.
  • Landfill Rates (opens in new tab) · Erie County Department of Environmental Services
    • $20 for each appliance containing Freon. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Landfill Frequently Asked Questions (opens in new tab) · Erie County Department of Environmental Services
    • The landfill accepts appliances, but all Freon must be removed by a certified technician and tagged; the fee is $20 per appliance. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check) · sources disagree.
  • Waste & Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Sandusky
    • Residents who cannot attend the citywide cleanup may use the Erie County Landfill for a fee. 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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