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Refrigerator Recycling in Pittsburgh, PA

Pittsburgh won’t collect Freon appliances at the curb. Appliance Warehouse at 20 S 6th St takes refrigerators free, and Construction Junction charges $20.

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4 ways to get rid of a refrigerator in Pittsburgh

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · PittsburghNo 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. Appliance Warehouse (20 S 6th St)Drop-off · 20 S 6th St, PittsburghOpen to everyoneFree
    Where

    20 S 6th St
    Pittsburgh, PA 15203

    Hours

    M–F 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Sat 9 a.m.–6 p.m. (county directory, 2025)

    Cost & rules

    Refrigerators and freezers

    AcceptedFree (documented)
    Fees for refrigerators and freezers
    Curbside pick-up$39.95 each
    Home removal$59.95 each
    • Drop-off is free with no rebate. Pickup is extra (county directory, 2025).

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  3. Construction JunctionDrop-off · 214 North Lexington Street, PittsburghOpen to everyone$20
    Where

    214 North Lexington Street
    Pittsburgh, PA 15208

    Hours

    Mon–Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

    Cost & rules

    Refrigerators and freezers

    AcceptedFees apply
    Fees for refrigerators and freezers
    Refrigerator processing fee$20.00 each
    • Pay at the front register first so staff can check the item; working or not.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  4. Habitat for Humanity of Greater Pittsburgh ReStore donations (free pickup)Nonprofit service · Allegheny CountyFree
    How it works

    Habitat for Humanity of Greater Pittsburgh’s ReStore (7402 Church St., Pittsburgh, PA 15218, in the Swissvale Shopping Center) takes donations of working appliances such as refrigerators, washers and dryers and furniture such as couches. Free pickup is available for large approved items, or drop them off 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Tuesday–Saturday. No TVs, mattresses or box springs.

    Cost & rules
    • Must be in working order with no broken parts, stains or tears. Accepted at the donation attendant’s discretion.
    • Free pickup for large approved items, or drop off at 7402 Church St., Tue–Sat 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

Places that don’t take refrigerators and freezers (1)
  • City of Pittsburgh curbside bulk item pickup · Pittsburgh

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

Pennsylvania rules

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Where this information comes from

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.
  • City of Pittsburgh: Bulk Pick Up (opens in new tab) · City of Pittsburgh Department of Public Works, Environmental Services
    • The City does not collect televisions, computers and peripherals, Freon appliances, household hazardous waste, batteries, light bulbs, car parts or tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Single-family dwellings: no charge for two or fewer bulk items per collection. Small apartment buildings (5 or fewer units): no charge for two or fewer per unit. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Pittsburgh: Curbside Refuse (opens in new tab) · City of Pittsburgh Department of Public Works, Environmental Services
    • Freon appliances such as refrigerators or air conditioners are not accepted curbside. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Construction Junction: Recycling Services (opens in new tab) · Construction Junction
    • Construction Junction: 214 North Lexington Street, Pittsburgh PA 15208, open Mon–Sat 9:00–5:00 and Sun 10:00–5:00. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Recycling at Construction Junction covers refrigerant appliances (air conditioners, refrigerators, freezers, dehumidifiers) and scrap metal (steel, iron, brass, copper, aluminum). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Construction Junction: What We Accept (opens in new tab) · Construction Junction
    • A $10–20 processing fee applies to all refrigerant-containing appliances, working or not: refrigerators $20, freezers $20. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Some items require a fee paid at the front register before dock staff accept them, including refrigerant appliances, light bulbs, ballasts and alkaline batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Pittsburgh: Waste Disposal Resources (opens in new tab) · City of Pittsburgh Department of Public Works, Environmental Services
    • The City lists Construction Junction’s handling fee as $10 for small and $20 for big refrigerant-containing appliances, paid at the front register first. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Freon-containing appliances like refrigerators and air conditioners can go to Appliance Warehouse, 20 S 6th St, Pittsburgh, PA 15203: no charge to drop off, no rebate. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Allegheny County Health Department: Recycling Resource Directory (revised 6/2025) (opens in new tab) · Allegheny County Health Department · effective June 9, 2025
    • Allegheny County directory (2025): refrigerant-containing appliances dropped off for free; curbside pick-up $39.95, home removal $59.95. Hours M–F 9am–5pm, Sat 9am–6pm. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Habitat for Humanity of Greater Pittsburgh ReStore: Donate (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity of Greater Pittsburgh
    • Free pick-up is available for donations of appliances, furniture and other large approved items, disassembled and ready outside the home or in a garage. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Accepted appliances: refrigerators, freezers, ranges, washers, dryers. Furniture: couches, dining sets, dressers, bookshelves, end tables. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Drop-off at ReStore, 7402 Church St., Pittsburgh, PA 15218, 9am–3:30pm Tuesday–Saturday. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Items not in working order, with missing hardware or broken parts, or with stained or torn fabric are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.

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