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Refrigerator Recycling in Derry Township (Hershey), PA

Call Waste Management before setting a refrigerator out in Derry Township, or take it to the Township Recycling Center for $35.

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

5 ways to get rid of a refrigerator in Derry Township (Hershey)

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · Derry Township (Hershey)No 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. Township of Derry Recycling CenterDrop-off · 650 Clearwater Road, Derry Township (Hershey)Derry Township (Hershey) residents$35
    Where

    650 Clearwater Road
    Derry Township (Hershey), PA 17033

    Hours

    Mar. 9–Nov. 2, 2026: Mon & Wed 4–8 p.m., Fri & Sat 8 a.m.–3 p.m.; winter: Mon 4–8 p.m., Fri 8 a.m.–3 p.m., Sat 8 a.m.–1 p.m.

    Cost & rules

    Refrigerators and freezers

    AcceptedFees apply
    Fees for refrigerators and freezers
    Refrigerator (Freon appliance)$35.00 each

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. LCSWMA Susquehanna Resource Management ComplexCounty service · Dauphin CountyDauphin County residents$15
    How it works

    Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority site at 1670 S 19th St, Harrisburg, PA 17104 (Swatara Township). Hours: Mon–Fri 6 a.m.–4 p.m.; Sat 7–11 a.m.

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Single item under 200 lbs$15
    • Credit or debit card only.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  4. Derry Township weekly bulk item pickup (Waste Management standard service)Pickup service · Derry Township (Hershey)Derry Township (Hershey) residentsConditions applyCost not listed
    How it works

    Standard Service customers may place one bulk item per week with regular trash on collection day. Fabric items such as sofas, box springs and mattresses must be covered in plastic. Before setting out Freon items (refrigerators, freezers, dehumidifiers, air conditioners) call Waste Management at 1-800-869-5566.

    Cost & rules
    • Contact Waste Management (1-800-869-5566) before placing Freon items out.

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  5. Dauphin County Recycling CenterDrop-off · outside Derry Township (Hershey) · 1625 South Cameron Street, HarrisburgDauphin County residents$20
    Where

    1625 South Cameron Street
    Harrisburg, PA 17104

    Hours

    Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–4:15 p.m.; closed holidays

    Cost & rules

    Refrigerators and freezers

    AcceptedFees apply
    Fees for refrigerators and freezers
    Appliance with refrigerant$20.00 each
    • No cash accepted (since Feb. 24, 2025).

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (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.
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Pennsylvania rules

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Checked October 26, 2026

  • LCSWMA: Residential Disposal Rates (opens in new tab) · Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority
    • LCSWMA facilities only accept debit or credit cards, no cash or checks. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • At the Susquehanna Resource Management Complex a single item under 200 lbs is $15; accepted items include furniture, appliances, mattresses and refrigerators. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Dauphin County: Electronics Recycling Center (opens in new tab) · Dauphin County Solid Waste Management & Recycling
    • The DCRC is a drop-off for Dauphin County residents, businesses, institutions and local governments to recycle electronics, appliances and mercury thermostats. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The Recycling Center no longer accepts cash as of February 24, 2025. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Dauphin County Recycling Center: Acceptable Items (PDF) (opens in new tab) · Dauphin County Solid Waste Management & Recycling
    • Appliances with refrigerant (refrigerators, air conditioners, freezers, dehumidifiers) are $20 per unit. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • LCSWMA: Locations & Hours (opens in new tab) · Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority
    • The Susquehanna Resource Management Complex takes Dauphin and select counties’ waste only. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Township of Derry Recycling Center: Services & Fees (PDF, Feb. 2026) (opens in new tab) · Township of Derry Public Works · effective February 1, 2026
    • Township of Derry Recycling Center, 650 Clearwater Road (off Hersheypark Drive), Hershey, PA 17033; 717-533-8665; township residents only. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Scrap appliances with Freon, such as refrigerators and A/C units: $35.00 per item. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Township of Derry: Trash & Recycling (opens in new tab) · Township of Derry
    • Residents on the Standard Service payment program may place one bulk item per week with regular trash on the scheduled pickup day. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Before placing Freon items such as refrigerators out for pickup, residents must contact Waste Management at 1-800-869-5566. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act, Act 101 of 1988 (P.L. 556) (opens in new tab) · Pennsylvania General Assembly
    • Act 101 Section 1501(a): a municipality (other than a county) with 10,000 or more people must run a source-separation and collection program for recyclables. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Act 101 Section 1501(b): municipalities of more than 5,000 but under 10,000 people with density over 300 per square mile must also run a recycling program. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Residents of mandated municipalities must separate leaf waste unless they compost it; less dense municipalities that ban leaf burning may be exempt from leaf collection. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Mandated programs must have a scheduled curbside (or similar) collection day for separated materials at least once a month. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PA DEP: Recycling and Disposal (Residents) (opens in new tab) · Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
    • Statewide recycling began in 1988 with Act 101, which requires larger municipalities to recycle. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • DEP says more than 11.6 million residents (at least 94 percent) have access to recycling, through about 1,050 curbside programs and 870 drop-off programs. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • For curbside recycling details, DEP tells residents to contact their local hauler or municipality. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • For bulky items, DEP tells residents to contact their refuse hauler, or their county recycling coordinator if they have no hauler. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • If no HHW services are available in your area, DEP says to contact your county recycling coordinator. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PA DEP: Recycling in Pennsylvania (opens in new tab) · Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
    • Act 101 set a $2-per-ton fee on waste disposed at municipal waste landfills and waste-to-energy facilities, funding local recycling grants. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PA DEP: Special Waste Materials Curbside Collection Programs (opens in new tab) · Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
    • Some haulers and municipalities run curbside collection for special wastes restricted from regular trash (electronics, HHW, tires); each has its own requirements and costs. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PA DEP: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
    • DEP: household hazardous waste is unused household products that may explode, catch fire or harm the environment, e.g. paint, pesticides, pool chemicals, drain cleaners, batteries and motor oil. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • If no collection program is available, HHW may legally go in regular trash if label directions are followed, liquids are evaporated or absorbed, residue is packaged against leaks, and it is set out in small quantities over several collections. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PA DEP: Household Hazardous Waste Collection Programs (opens in new tab) · Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
    • DEP lists ongoing HHW programs and one-time events by county; most municipal programs have residency requirements and some charge nominal fees or require registration. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Contact the program before dropping off HHW to learn what it accepts and when it operates. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PA DEP: Apply to Establish a Municipal Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program (opens in new tab) · Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
    • Under Act 101 as amended by Act 190 of 1996, HHW programs may operate if registered with DEP; most collect annually at drop-off sites, others year-round. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Act 190 allows 50% funding for HHW collection programs run by municipalities and non-profits. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Very small quantity generators (businesses making under 100 kg of hazardous waste a month) can use registered HHW programs like households. Checked October 26, 2026.

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