Refrigerator Recycling in Kent, WA

Republic Services collects fridges from Kent residential customers for a fee; call 206.682.9735. Bow Lake transfer station in Tukwila recycles them for $30.

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

7 ways to get rid of a refrigerator in Kent

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All 7 Drop-off 5 Services & pickup 2

CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · KentNo 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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Republic Services fee-based bulky collection (Kent)Pickup service · KentKent residentsFees apply
How it works
Republic Services collects large appliances, bulky items and large scrap metal from Kent residential customers for a fee; call 206.682.9735.
Official page (opens in new tab)
Bow Lake Recycling & Transfer StationDrop-off · outside Kent · 18800 Orillia Rd S, TukwilaKent residents$30
Where
18800 Orillia Rd S
Tukwila, WA 98188
Hours
Not listed. Call before you go.
Cost & rules
Refrigerators and freezers
AcceptedFees apply
Fees for refrigerators and freezers
Refrigerant-type appliance $30.00 each
Residential appliances only; must be empty; limit 4 per visit.
ProviderOne, EBT and ORCA LIFT cardholders save $20 on each type of waste per visit (Cleanup LIFT).
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)
Factoria Recycling & Transfer StationDrop-off · outside Kent · 13800 SE 32nd St, BellevueKent residents$30
Where
13800 SE 32nd St
Bellevue, WA 98005
Hours
Not listed. Call before you go.
Cost & rules
Refrigerators and freezers
AcceptedFees apply
Fees for refrigerators and freezers
Refrigerant-type appliance $30.00 each
Residential appliances only; must be empty; limit 4 per visit.
ProviderOne, EBT and ORCA LIFT cardholders save $20 on each type of waste per visit (Cleanup LIFT).
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)
Shoreline Recycling & Transfer StationDrop-off · outside Kent · 2300 N 165th St, ShorelineKent residents$30
Where
2300 N 165th St
Shoreline, WA 98133
Hours
Not listed. Call before you go.
Cost & rules
Refrigerators and freezers
AcceptedFees apply
Fees for refrigerators and freezers
Refrigerant-type appliance $30.00 each
Residential appliances only; must be empty; limit 4 per visit.
ProviderOne, EBT and ORCA LIFT cardholders save $20 on each type of waste per visit (Cleanup LIFT).
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)
South County Recycling & Transfer StationDrop-off · outside Kent · 35101 W Valley Hwy S, AlgonaKent residents$30
Where
35101 W Valley Hwy S
Algona, WA 98001
Hours
Not listed. Call before you go.
Cost & rules
Refrigerators and freezers
AcceptedFees apply
Fees for refrigerators and freezers
Refrigerant-type appliance $30.00 each
Residential appliances only; must be empty; limit 4 per visit.
ProviderOne, EBT and ORCA LIFT cardholders save $20 on each type of waste per visit (Cleanup LIFT).
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)
Enumclaw Recycling & Transfer StationDrop-off · outside Kent · 1650 Battersby Ave E, EnumclawKent residents$30
Where
1650 Battersby Ave E
Enumclaw, WA 98022
Hours
9 am–5 pm daily; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.
Cost & rules
Refrigerators and freezers
AcceptedFees apply
Fees for refrigerators and freezers
Refrigerant-type appliance $30.00 each
Residential appliances only; must be empty; limit 4 per visit.
ProviderOne, EBT and ORCA LIFT cardholders save $20 on each type of waste per visit (Cleanup LIFT).
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)

Fees for refrigerators and freezers
Refrigerant-type appliance	$30.00 each

Fees for refrigerators and freezers
Refrigerant-type appliance	$30.00 each

Fees for refrigerators and freezers
Refrigerant-type appliance	$30.00 each

Fees for refrigerators and freezers
Refrigerant-type appliance	$30.00 each

Fees for refrigerators and freezers
Refrigerant-type appliance	$30.00 each

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

Washington rules

Anyone who services, repairs or disposes of a consumer appliance must use extraction equipment to recover regulated refrigerants. Source: Chapter 70A.60 RCW: Hydrofluorocarbons, emissions reduction (opens in new tab)
Local governments in Washington must plan for moderate risk waste (household hazardous waste plus small-business hazardous waste) in their area. Source: Ecology: Moderate risk waste (opens in new tab)

More Washington rules (4)

State law allows MRW in municipal garbage, but many local governments collect it separately and some ban it from regular garbage; check local rules first. Source: Ecology: Moderate risk waste (opens in new tab)
Ecology says to learn what can legally go in the garbage in your area and whether your jurisdiction has an MRW facility. Source: Ecology: Moderate risk waste (opens in new tab)
Ecology points to MRW facilities, events and take-back programs such as E-Cycle Washington, PaintCare, LightRecycle and Safe Medication Return. Source: Ecology: Moderate risk waste (opens in new tab)
Ecology keeps a county-by-county list of moderate risk waste disposal sites and services. Source: Ecology: Find a moderate risk waste disposal site (opens in new tab)

Where this information comes from (19)

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

King County: Solid waste facilities (opens in new tab) · King County Solid Waste Division
- Customers must live or do business in King County's 37-city and unincorporated service area; Seattle and Milton are not included. Checked October 26, 2026.
Guide to King County recycling and transfer facilities 2026 (PDF) (opens in new tab) · King County Solid Waste Division
- Residential refrigerant-type appliances (refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners) must be empty; limit 4 per visit; $30 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
King County: Disposal fees (opens in new tab) · King County Solid Waste Division
- Refrigerant-type appliances (refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners etc.) are $30.00 per unit; no commercial appliances. Checked October 26, 2026.
- ProviderOne, EBT or ORCA LIFT cardholders get $20 off each type of waste per visit (Cleanup LIFT); not for Seattle or Milton residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
King County: Bow Lake Recycling & Transfer Station (opens in new tab) · King County Solid Waste Division
- Bow Lake takes appliances during recycle-area hours, and cardboard, clean wood and scrap metal must be sorted for recycling there. Checked October 26, 2026.
King County fact sheet: factoria recycling and transfer station (PDF) (opens in new tab) · King County Solid Waste Division
- Factoria recycling services include appliances, bicycles, cardboard and scrap metal. Checked October 26, 2026.
King County fact sheet: shoreline recycling and transfer station (PDF) (opens in new tab) · King County Solid Waste Division
- Shoreline recycling services include appliances, bicycles, cardboard and scrap metal. Checked October 26, 2026.
King County fact sheet: southcounty recycling and transfer station (PDF) (opens in new tab) · King County Solid Waste Division
- South County recycling services include cardboard, mattresses, metal (including non-refrigerated appliances), refrigerated appliances and tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
City of Kent 2026 Residential Recycling, Trash and Food and Yard Waste Guide (Republic Services, PDF) (opens in new tab) · Republic Services
- Kent's 2026 residential guide lists fee-based collection of large appliances (fridges, dryers) and bulky items (mattresses, couches, furniture); call 206.682.9735. Checked October 26, 2026.
King County fact sheet: bow recycling and transfer station (PDF) (opens in new tab) · King County Solid Waste Division
- Bow Lake mainly serves the Auburn, Burien, Des Moines, Federal Way, Kent, Renton, SeaTac and Tukwila areas. Checked October 26, 2026.
Chapter 70A.60 RCW: Hydrofluorocarbons, emissions reduction (opens in new tab) · Washington State Legislature
- Anyone who services, repairs or disposes of a consumer appliance must use extraction equipment to recover regulated refrigerants. Checked October 26, 2026.
Ecology: Moderate risk waste (opens in new tab) · Washington State Department of Ecology
- Local governments in Washington must plan for moderate risk waste (household hazardous waste plus small-business hazardous waste) in their area. Checked October 26, 2026.
- State law allows MRW in municipal garbage, but many local governments collect it separately and some ban it from regular garbage; check local rules first. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Ecology says to learn what can legally go in the garbage in your area and whether your jurisdiction has an MRW facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Ecology points to MRW facilities, events and take-back programs such as E-Cycle Washington, PaintCare, LightRecycle and Safe Medication Return. Checked October 26, 2026.
Ecology: Find a moderate risk waste disposal site (opens in new tab) · Washington State Department of Ecology
- Ecology keeps a county-by-county list of moderate risk waste disposal sites and services. Checked October 26, 2026.
Enumclaw Recycling and Transfer Station fact sheet (opens in new tab) · King County Solid Waste Division
- The Enumclaw station collects appliances, cardboard and scrap metal for recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The station primarily serves residents and businesses from the Black Diamond, Enumclaw and Maple Valley areas. Checked October 26, 2026.
Enumclaw Recycling & Transfer Station (opens in new tab) · King County Solid Waste Division
- Customers must live or do business within King County’s service area; Seattle and Milton are not included. Checked October 26, 2026.

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