Refrigerator Recycling in Leesburg, VA
Patriot Disposal collects refrigerators and freezers in Leesburg for $0 by appointment; the county landfill charges $30 per refrigerated appliance.
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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.
Virginia rules
- 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. Source: Virginia DEQ: Special Waste (HHW, e-waste, white goods) (opens in new tab)
- Refrigerants should not be vented to the air or drained to the ground or sewer. Source: Virginia DEQ: Special Waste (HHW, e-waste, white goods) (opens in new tab)
More Virginia rules (6)
- 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. Source: Code of Virginia 10.1-1400: Definitions (Virginia Waste Management Act) (opens in new tab)
- DEQ: many Virginia communities offer annual HHW collection events or permanent collection locations; check your county or city website. Source: Virginia DEQ: Recycling Guidance by Material (household hazardous waste) (opens in new tab)
- 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. Source: Virginia DEQ: Recycling Guidance by Material (household hazardous waste) (opens in new tab)
- 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. Source: Virginia DEQ: Special Waste (HHW, e-waste, white goods) (opens in new tab)
- 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. Source: Virginia DEQ: Statewide Recycling Programs (opens in new tab)
- 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. Source: Virginia DEQ: Virginia Recycling Mandates (opens in new tab)
Where this information comes from (12)
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- Bulk and Oversized Item Collection (opens in new tab) · Town of Leesburg Department of Public Works
- Schedule bulk pickup with Patriot Disposal Services at 703-771-6677 or trash@leesburgva.gov. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Appliances are $0: dryer, freezers, microwaves, refrigerators and washers. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Loudoun County Solid Waste Management Facility (Landfill) (opens in new tab) · Loudoun County Department of General Services
- Only material generated in Loudoun County is accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Refrigerated appliances (refrigerator, freezer, A/C, dehumidifier) are $30 per item on top of the weight charge. 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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