Refrigerator Recycling in Florence, SC

Florence does not collect refrigerators with yard waste; Florence County drop-off sites, including Site 12 on South Ebenezer Rd, take large appliances.

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

3 ways to get rid of a refrigerator in Florence

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · FlorenceNo 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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Florence County Drop-Off Site 12 (Ebenezer)Drop-off · 359 South Ebenezer Rd, FlorenceCost not listed
Where
359 South Ebenezer Rd
Florence, SC 29501
Hours
Monday-Saturday 7 a.m.-7 p.m.; closed Sunday
Cost & rules
Refrigerators and freezers
AcceptedCost unknown
Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
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Florence County staffed drop-off sitesCounty service · Florence CountyCost not listed
How it works
Fifteen staffed Florence County drop-off sites (e.g., Site 2 Airport, 708 South Stadium Road, Florence 29506, outside city limits; Site 12 Ebenezer is inside city limits). Mon-Sat 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Electronics only at Sites 7, 9, 12 and 14. County Public Works: 843-665-3022.
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Places that don’t take refrigerators and freezers (2)

Palmetto Goodwill - Beltline · 260 North Beltline Drive, Florence
Palmetto Goodwill - Florence · 1551 2nd Loop Road, Florence

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.

More about refrigerators and freezers

South Carolina rules

South Carolina law defines white goods to include refrigerators and freezers, along with ranges, water heaters, dishwashers, trash compactors and air conditioners. Source: S.C. Code of Laws Title 44 Chapter 96: South Carolina Solid Waste Policy and Management Act (waste tires, lead-acid batteries, white goods) (opens in new tab)
Anyone disposing of white goods is encouraged to reclaim freon before recycling or disposal. Source: S.C. Code of Laws Title 44 Chapter 96: South Carolina Solid Waste Policy and Management Act (waste tires, lead-acid batteries, white goods) (opens in new tab)

More South Carolina rules (4)

SCDES: large appliances such as refrigerators, stoves, washers and dryers must be recycled; most counties take them at drop-off centers, in curbside programs or at events. Source: SCDES: What Can I Recycle? (hard-to-manage items) (opens in new tab)
Some county programs accept household hazardous waste, either through regular collection or single-day events; check RecycleHereSC. Source: SCDES: What Can I Recycle? (hard-to-manage items) (opens in new tab)
Do not pour household hazardous products down the drain, on the ground or into a storm sewer. Source: SCDES: What Can I Recycle? (hard-to-manage items) (opens in new tab)
SCDES asks residents to use only the drop-off locations of their own county of residence. Source: SCDES: Where to Recycle (county recycling locations) (opens in new tab)

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Checked October 26, 2026

Yard Waste Collection/Free Mulch (opens in new tab) · City of Florence
- The city does not mix white goods, brown goods or tires with yard waste; it points residents to Florence County drop-off sites for items it cannot collect. Checked October 26, 2026.
Florence County Recycling Locations (opens in new tab) · South Carolina Department of Environmental Services
- All Florence County sites are open Monday-Saturday 7 a.m.-7 p.m., closed Sunday. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Florence County sites collect large appliances (refrigerators, washers, dryers) and cardboard. Checked October 26, 2026.
Palmetto Goodwill: Donation Criteria & FAQs (opens in new tab) · Palmetto Goodwill
- Palmetto Goodwill lists furniture among items it accepts. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Palmetto Goodwill cannot accept mattresses or box springs, large appliances (refrigerators, washers/dryers), or hazardous materials such as paint thinner. Checked October 26, 2026.
Palmetto Goodwill store: Beltline (opens in new tab) · Palmetto Goodwill
- Palmetto Goodwill store at 260 North Beltline Drive, ZIP 29501. Checked October 26, 2026.
Palmetto Goodwill store: Florence (opens in new tab) · Palmetto Goodwill
- Palmetto Goodwill store at 1551 2nd Loop Road, ZIP 29505. Checked October 26, 2026.
S.C. Code of Laws Title 44 Chapter 96: South Carolina Solid Waste Policy and Management Act (waste tires, lead-acid batteries, white goods) (opens in new tab) · South Carolina General Assembly
- South Carolina law defines white goods to include refrigerators and freezers, along with ranges, water heaters, dishwashers, trash compactors and air conditioners. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Anyone disposing of white goods is encouraged to reclaim freon before recycling or disposal. Checked October 26, 2026.
SCDES: What Can I Recycle? (hard-to-manage items) (opens in new tab) · South Carolina Department of Environmental Services
- SCDES: large appliances such as refrigerators, stoves, washers and dryers must be recycled; most counties take them at drop-off centers, in curbside programs or at events. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Some county programs accept household hazardous waste, either through regular collection or single-day events; check RecycleHereSC. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Do not pour household hazardous products down the drain, on the ground or into a storm sewer. Checked October 26, 2026.
SCDES: Where to Recycle (county recycling locations) (opens in new tab) · South Carolina Department of Environmental Services
- SCDES asks residents to use only the drop-off locations of their own county of residence. Checked October 26, 2026.

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3 ways to get rid of a refrigerator in Florence

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