Refrigerator Recycling in Victoria, TX

Victoria's bulky item pickup takes refrigerators only after the freon has been professionally removed and the technician's sticker is on the unit.

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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

2 ways to get rid of a refrigerator in Victoria

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · VictoriaNo 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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Victoria Bulky Item CollectionCity service · VictoriaVictoria residentsConditions applyFree
How it works
Scheduled curbside bulky item pickup for City of Victoria residents: two 6-cubic-yard collections a year at no additional charge; later pickups cost $20 plus $1.50 a minute. Schedule online or at (361) 485-3220.
Cost & rules
Fees
Third and later pickups in a year: service fee $20
Third and later pickups: per minute of collection $1.50
- Schedule first (online or (361) 485-3220); put items out no more than 48 hours before pickup. Two 6-cubic-yard pickups a year at no additional charge.
- Freon must be professionally removed and the removal sticker must be visible on the unit.
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Fees
Third and later pickups in a year: service fee	$20
Third and later pickups: per minute of collection	$1.50

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

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)

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Checked October 26, 2026

Bulky Item Collection (opens in new tab) · City of Victoria Environmental Services
- Residents schedule bulky item pickups online or by calling (361) 485-3220. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Residents get two 6-cubic-yard bulky collections a year at no additional charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
- From the third pickup in a year, a $20.00 service fee plus $1.50 per minute applies, billed on the water bill. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Bulky items may not be placed at the curb more than 48 hours before collection. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Refrigerators and AC units must have the freon professionally removed and a visible sticker before collection. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Vacant lots or unoccupied homes not billed for services are not eligible. 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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