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Refrigerator Recycling in Portland, TX

Portland takes refrigerators in its monthly bulk pickup or at the Citizen Collection Center, but only if the freon has been removed and tagged by a licensed technician.

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

3 ways to get rid of a refrigerator in Portland

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · PortlandNo 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. Portland Citizen Collection CenterDrop-off · 1109 Moore Ave. (behind Animal Care Services), PortlandPortland residentsConditions applyCost not listed
    Where

    1109 Moore Ave. (behind Animal Care Services)
    Portland, TX 78374

    Hours

    Tuesday–Saturday 8:00 am–12:00 pm and 1:00–5:00 pm

    Cost & rules

    Refrigerators and freezers

    Accepted with conditionsCost unknown

    Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

    • Portland residents only; show a driver's license or water bill to the attendant.
    • Must be tagged showing the coolant was removed by a licensed technician.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. Portland monthly bulk household waste collectionPickup service · PortlandPortland residentsConditions applyCost not listed
    How it works

    Republic Services collects bulk household items city-wide once a month for the City of Portland. Set-out day is the Sunday before the first full week of the month; one 12-cubic-yard pile per address.

    Cost & rules
    • Set out between noon Saturday and 7 a.m. Monday of the first full week of the month; one 12-cubic-yard pile per address.
    • CFC/freon must be removed and the unit tagged by a licensed technician.

    Official page (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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Texas rules

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Where this information comes from

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.
  • Solid Waste Services (opens in new tab) · City of Portland
    • Portland residents receive monthly bulk household waste collection, set out the Sunday of the first full week; one 12-cubic-yard pile per address. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • One 12 cubic yard pile per address per pickup. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Refrigerators and freezers must have the CFC/freon removed and tagged by a licensed technician. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Citizen Collection Center (opens in new tab) · City of Portland
    • Proof of Portland residency is required. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Kitchen appliances accepted; refrigerators and freezers must be tagged showing coolant removal by a licensed technician. Checked October 26, 2026.

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