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Refrigerator Recycling in Salt Lake City, UT

Call 2 Haul picks up refrigerators and removes the coolant for homes with city service; the Salt Lake Valley Landfill takes Freon units for $20 each.

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

4 ways to get rid of a refrigerator in Salt Lake City

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · Salt Lake CityNo 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. Salt Lake Valley LandfillDrop-off · 6030 W. California Ave. (1300 S.), Salt Lake CityOpen to everyone$20
    Where

    6030 W. California Ave. (1300 S.)
    Salt Lake City, UT 84104

    Hours

    Mon-Sat 7 a.m.-5 p.m.; closed Sundays, New Year's Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas

    Cost & rules

    Refrigerators and freezers

    AcceptedFees apply
    Fees for refrigerators and freezers
    Freon-containing unit$20.00 each
    • Refrigerant is removed before the unit is recycled; no commercial walk-in units.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. Trans-Jordan LandfillCounty service · Salt Lake CountyOpen to everyoneConditions apply$20–$30
    How it works

    Landfill run by Trans-Jordan Cities at 10473 S. Bacchus Hwy, 84009 (southwest Salt Lake County; the Census geocoder could not place this address in a city). Hours: Monday-Saturday 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; closed Sundays, New Year's Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.. Member cities: Draper, Herriman, Midvale, Murray, Riverton, Sandy, South Jordan and West Jordan.

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Residential Freon removal$20
    Freon unit disposed in the waste cell$30
    • Base charge: $15 minimum for non-commercial vehicles up to 10,000 lb GVW, $42 per ton; no cash. Loads must be fully tarped and secured or a double fee applies.
    • Residential units only; commercial-size units are not allowed. Remove all food first.

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  4. Salt Lake City Call 2 Haul bulk waste collectionCity service · Salt Lake CitySalt Lake City residentsCost not listed
    How it works

    Salt Lake City Waste & Recycling picks up furniture, mattresses, appliances, refrigerators, tires, electronic waste and bulky green waste by appointment for homes with city curbside garbage service. One bulky-item and one green-waste pickup per calendar year are included in the curbside rate. Request online, by phone at 801-535-6953 or by email.

    Cost & rules
    • For Salt Lake City homes with city waste collection; one scheduled bulky-item pickup per calendar year is included in the curbside rate.
    • Schedule online or at 801-535-6953; set items out no more than 24 hours before the confirmed date. Pile about 8 x 4 x 4 feet.
    • Before you go: Remove the doors or tape/belt them shut.

    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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Checked October 26, 2026

  • Landfill Pricing (opens in new tab) · Salt Lake County
    • Cars, SUVs, pickups up to 1-ton and hand-unloaded trailers pay a $17 flat rate per load; larger loads pay by the ton ($36/ton mixed trash, $17 minimum). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Freon-containing units cost $20 each; tires cost $4 each, 12 per load maximum. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Materials Accepted - Landfill (opens in new tab) · Salt Lake County
    • Freon-containing items such as refrigerators, freezers, water coolers and air conditioners are accepted; refrigerant is removed before the items are recycled. No commercial walk-in units. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Curbside service cost (opens in new tab) · Salt Lake City Sustainability Department
    • Two Call 2 Haul collections per calendar year (one bulky items, one green waste) are included in the price of city curbside service; monthly garbage rates start at $26.26. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Bulk Waste Collection: Call 2 Haul (opens in new tab) · Salt Lake City Waste & Recycling Division
    • Call 2 Haul is for Salt Lake City residents with city waste collection, including single-family homes and most duplexes and triplexes; available year-round. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Request a pickup with the online form, by calling 801-535-6953 (Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m.) or by email; you need your Public Utilities account number. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Items cannot be placed on the curb more than 24 hours before the confirmed collection date. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The collection pile should be about 8 feet wide, 4 feet deep and 4 feet high (a pickup bed or SUV load); larger volumes go to the landfill or a private hauler. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Refrigerators and other coolant-containing appliances are accepted (coolant removed, metal recycled), as are ranges, dishwashers, washing machines, dryers and water heaters. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Refrigerator doors must be removed or taped or belted shut before pickup. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Board Members & Member Cities (opens in new tab) · Trans-Jordan Cities
    • Trans-Jordan is owned and run under an interlocal agreement by eight member cities: Draper, Herriman, Midvale, Murray, Riverton, Sandy, South Jordan and West Jordan. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Landfill (opens in new tab) · Trans-Jordan Cities
    • Landfill disposal costs $42 per ton, with a $15 minimum for non-commercial vehicles up to 10,000 lb gross vehicle weight; no cash is accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • No cash is accepted; pay by credit/debit card or an existing account. Loads must be fully tarped and secured or a double fee applies. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Residential Freon removal costs $20 per unit ($30 if disposed in the waste cell); the customer must remove food; commercial-size units are not allowed. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Business household hazardous waste is not accepted at the landfill; businesses can call the Salt Lake County Health Department at 385-468-4380. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Recycling at Trans-Jordan (opens in new tab) · Trans-Jordan Cities
    • Residential customers can drop off all metals (including radiators), white goods such as washers, dryers and water heaters, and cardboard free if clean, sorted and broken down; fridges and freezers carry a Freon removal fee. Checked October 26, 2026.

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