Refrigerator Recycling in Tulsa, OK
Tulsa bulky waste pickup takes empty refrigerators for $20 per 8 cubic yards; working fridges up to 10 years old can go to Habitat for Humanity.
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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.
Oklahoma rules
- State rules list freon-containing appliances (such as refrigerators and freezers) as household hazardous waste. Source: OAC 252:515, Management of Solid Waste (DEQ rules) (opens in new tab)
- State rules list freon-containing appliances or tanks as household hazardous waste. Source: OAC 252:515, Management of Solid Waste (DEQ rules) (opens in new tab)
More Oklahoma rules (4)
- Oklahoma's solid waste rules define household hazardous waste as corrosive, toxic, ignitable or reactive household waste, including freon-containing appliances, liquid paints and lead-acid batteries. Source: OAC 252:515, Management of Solid Waste (DEQ rules) (opens in new tab)
- DEQ says several Oklahoma communities have household hazardous waste facilities or collection programs, and services may be free with proof of residency such as a water bill. Source: Oklahoma DEQ: Household Hazardous Waste (Did You Know? fact sheet) (opens in new tab)
- DEQ lists HHW facilities in Norman, Oklahoma City, Tulsa and Midwest City, all free with proof of residency and taking items from surrounding communities for a small fee. Source: Oklahoma DEQ: Household Hazardous Waste (Did You Know? fact sheet) (opens in new tab)
- DEQ's HHW fact sheet lists the Midwest City Household Pollutant Collection Facility among the state's HHW facilities. Source: Oklahoma DEQ: Household Hazardous Waste (Did You Know? fact sheet) (opens in new tab)
Where this information comes from (15)
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- Donation Pickup (opens in new tab) · Green Country Habitat for Humanity
- Green Country Habitat offers free donation pickup. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Pickup requires at least two large items that cannot fit in your vehicle, such as a couch, dining table, bed frame or refrigerator. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Donations may also be dropped off at any ReStore location. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Donation Guidelines: Items We Cannot Accept (PDF) (opens in new tab) · Green Country Habitat for Humanity
- Appliances must be working and no more than 10 years old. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Refuse & Recycling Frequently Asked Questions (opens in new tab) · City of Tulsa
- A $20 charge per about eight cubic yards is added to the utility bill for a bulky waste collection; it is not per item. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Bulky Waste Pick Up (opens in new tab) · City of Tulsa
- Scheduling online requires a City utility Customer ID and Account number. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Large appliances such as stoves, washers, refrigerators, air conditioners, dishwashers and water heaters are accepted; appliances must be empty. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Schedule at least three days before the pickup day; pickup is on your regular collection day. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Separate electronics, appliances and tires from other bulky items. Checked October 26, 2026.
- OAC 252:515, Management of Solid Waste (DEQ rules) (opens in new tab) · Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality
- Oklahoma's solid waste rules define household hazardous waste as corrosive, toxic, ignitable or reactive household waste, including freon-containing appliances, liquid paints and lead-acid batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
- State rules list freon-containing appliances (such as refrigerators and freezers) as household hazardous waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
- State rules list freon-containing appliances or tanks as household hazardous waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Oklahoma DEQ: Household Hazardous Waste (Did You Know? fact sheet) (opens in new tab) · Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality
- DEQ says several Oklahoma communities have household hazardous waste facilities or collection programs, and services may be free with proof of residency such as a water bill. Checked October 26, 2026.
- DEQ lists HHW facilities in Norman, Oklahoma City, Tulsa and Midwest City, all free with proof of residency and taking items from surrounding communities for a small fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
- DEQ's HHW fact sheet lists the Midwest City Household Pollutant Collection Facility among the state's HHW facilities. Checked October 26, 2026.
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