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Refrigerator Recycling in Strongsville, OH

Republic Waste picks up refrigerators at the curb only if the Freon has been removed and the unit is tagged, with doors off. Or take it to the Foltz Parkway Transfer Station, where Republic removes the Freon.

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

3 ways to get rid of a refrigerator in Strongsville

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · StrongsvilleNo 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. Foltz Parkway Transfer Station (Strongsville)Drop-off · 16099 Foltz Parkway, StrongsvilleStrongsville residentsCost not listed
    Where

    16099 Foltz Parkway
    Strongsville, OH 44149

    Hours

    Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Card payment only (no cash).

    Cost & rules

    Refrigerators and freezers

    AcceptedCost unknown

    Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

    • Freon does not need to be removed first; Republic Waste removes it at the station.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. Strongsville curbside appliance and large-item collectionCity service · StrongsvilleStrongsville residentsConditions applyCost not listed
    How it works

    Republic Waste, under contract with the City of Strongsville, collects appliances and large items such as sofas, dressers, mattresses and other furniture at the curb on the regular trash day. Appliances must be Freon-free and tagged, with refrigerator and freezer doors removed.

    Cost & rules
    • Freon removed by a certified professional and the appliance tagged; doors removed. Untagged appliances are left behind.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

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.
More about refrigerators and freezers

Ohio rules

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Checked October 26, 2026

  • Refuse Collection (opens in new tab) · City of Strongsville Service Department
    • Strongsville residents with proof of residency can drop off excess household refuse, scrap metal, tires off the rim, car batteries, appliances and brush. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Freon no longer has to be removed from appliances brought to the transfer station; Republic removes it. Refrigerators, freezers, dehumidifiers and air conditioners may contain Freon. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Strongsville contracts with Republic Waste Services for rubbish collection and curbside recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Freon must be removed by a certified professional and the appliance tagged before it goes to the curb; Republic will not take untagged appliances. Refrigerator and freezer doors must be removed. 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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