Refrigerator Recycling in Killeen, TX
Refrigerators, freezers and other Freon appliances cost $21 each at the Killeen Transfer Station, 12200 State Highway 195.
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- At landfills, refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners and other items containing CFC refrigerant must be handled under the federal refrigerant-recovery rule (40 CFR 82.156). (30 Tex. Admin. Code 330.147: Disposal of Large Items (TCEQ rule, LII copy) (opens in new tab))
Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check
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.
Texas rules
- At landfills, refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners and other items containing CFC refrigerant must be handled under the federal refrigerant-recovery rule (40 CFR 82.156). Source: 30 Tex. Admin. Code 330.147: Disposal of Large Items (TCEQ rule, LII copy) (opens in new tab)
- TCEQ says household hazardous waste is not regulated as hazardous waste when it comes from a household and can often go in regular trash. Source: TCEQ: Household Hazardous Waste, a Guide for Texans (opens in new tab)
More Texas rules (4)
- Many Texas communities run HHW drop-off facilities or collection events; TCEQ keeps a list of ongoing programs and scheduled events. Source: TCEQ: Household Hazardous Waste, a Guide for Texans (opens in new tab)
- Some HHW drop-off programs require a voucher from your sponsoring local government. Source: TCEQ: Contacts for Local Household Hazardous Waste Programs (opens in new tab)
- Some HHW facilities may charge a fee; check with the facility. Source: TCEQ: Contacts for Local Household Hazardous Waste Programs (opens in new tab)
- If your area is not on TCEQ's HHW programs list, call your local government or regional council of governments about future events. Source: TCEQ: Contacts for Local Household Hazardous Waste Programs (opens in new tab)
Where this information comes from (10)
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- Transfer Station (opens in new tab) · City of Killeen Solid Waste
- Residential solid waste utility customers can dispose of up to 500 pounds and up to four mattresses a month at no charge; tires, refrigerators and AC units are extra. Checked October 26, 2026.
- A current City of Killeen water bill showing solid waste service must be shown each visit to get the utility customer rate. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Fee items (AC units, refrigerators, tires and unsecured loads) are not included in the 500-pound allowance. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Freon appliances such as AC units, refrigerators and freezers cost $21 each for all customers. Checked October 26, 2026.
- 30 Tex. Admin. Code 330.147: Disposal of Large Items (TCEQ rule, LII copy) (opens in new tab) · Legal Information Institute, Cornell Law School (text of a TCEQ rule) · effective November 17, 2024
- At landfills, refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners and other items containing CFC refrigerant must be handled under the federal refrigerant-recovery rule (40 CFR 82.156). Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check) · not yet confirmed.
- TCEQ: Household Hazardous Waste, a Guide for Texans (opens in new tab) · Texas Commission on Environmental Quality · effective September 16, 2026
- TCEQ says household hazardous waste is not regulated as hazardous waste when it comes from a household and can often go in regular trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Many Texas communities run HHW drop-off facilities or collection events; TCEQ keeps a list of ongoing programs and scheduled events. Checked October 26, 2026.
- TCEQ: Contacts for Local Household Hazardous Waste Programs (opens in new tab) · Texas Commission on Environmental Quality · effective August 3, 2026
- Some HHW drop-off programs require a voucher from your sponsoring local government. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Some HHW facilities may charge a fee; check with the facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
- If your area is not on TCEQ's HHW programs list, call your local government or regional council of governments about future events. Checked October 26, 2026.
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