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Refrigerator Recycling in Hampton, VA

Hampton picks up refrigerators with weekly bulk trash; the doors must be removed first.

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

2 ways to get rid of a refrigerator in Hampton

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · HamptonNo 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. Hampton weekly bulk trash collectionCity service · HamptonHampton residentsCost not listed
    How it works

    Weekly curbside bulk collection on trash day for furniture, sofas, appliances, mattresses and up to 10 tires a year; set out from 3 p.m. the day before until 7 a.m.

    Cost & rules
    • Weekly on trash day; out from 3 p.m. the day before, by 7 a.m.
    • Before you go: Remove refrigerator doors.

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Places that don’t take refrigerators and freezers (2)

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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Virginia rules

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Checked October 26, 2026

  • What Can I Donate? (opens in new tab) · Goodwill of Central and Coastal Virginia
    • Goodwill accepts furniture in good condition, small appliances and small electronics. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • What Can't I Donate? (opens in new tab) · Goodwill of Central and Coastal Virginia
    • Goodwill does not accept large appliances (refrigerators, washers, dryers), mattresses and box springs, or paint. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Trash Rules (opens in new tab) · City of Hampton Public Works - Solid Waste
    • Hampton bulk waste is collected weekly on trash day and includes furniture, sofas, window air conditioners, appliances and mattresses; up to 10 tires a year; refrigerator doors must be removed. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Trash and Recycling Collection (opens in new tab) · City of Hampton Public Works - Solid Waste
    • Bulk trash goes curbside as early as 3 p.m. the day before and no later than 7 a.m. on collection day. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Virginia DEQ: Special Waste (HHW, e-waste, white goods) (opens in new tab) · Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
    • DEQ: white goods (stoves, washers, water heaters, refrigerators, air conditioners, freezers) may contain refrigerants, oil, PCBs or mercury that must be removed before recycling or disposal. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Refrigerants should not be vented to the air or drained to the ground or sewer. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • DEQ: many localities offer convenience centers or special collection days for HHW; check with your local Public Works office. Private vendors may offer free or fee-based services. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Code of Virginia 10.1-1400: Definitions (Virginia Waste Management Act) (opens in new tab) · Code of Virginia (Virginia General Assembly, Legislative Information System)
    • Virginia law defines household hazardous waste as household waste that would otherwise be hazardous, including certain batteries, solvent-based paint and paint thinners, used motor oil, and fluorescent bulbs. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Virginia DEQ: Recycling Guidance by Material (household hazardous waste) (opens in new tab) · Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
    • DEQ: many Virginia communities offer annual HHW collection events or permanent collection locations; check your county or city website. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • DEQ: if your community has no HHW program, or you cannot wait for the next event, you may put HHW in your regular trash, after drying or absorbing liquids. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Virginia DEQ: Statewide Recycling Programs (opens in new tab) · Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
    • DEQ: your local government website or recycling coordinator is the best source for recycling and special collection events; for electronics or tires, contact your locality's Recycling Program Manager. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Virginia DEQ: Virginia Recycling Mandates (opens in new tab) · Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
    • Every county, city, town or regional authority must run recycling programs meeting a minimum recycling rate of 15% or 25%, depending on density and unemployment. Checked October 26, 2026.

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