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Refrigerator Recycling in Lacey, WA

The WARC takes refrigerators and freezers for the garbage fee plus an $18 per-item handling fee.

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

2 ways to get rid of a refrigerator in Lacey

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · LaceyNo 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. Thurston County Waste and Recovery Center (WARC) & HazoHouseCounty service · Thurston CountyThurston County residentsFrom $18
    How it works

    Thurston County Public Works site at 2420 Hogum Bay Road NE, Lacey, WA 98516 (unincorporated Thurston County). Hours: Monday–Friday 7 am–4:45 pm; Saturday–Sunday 8 am–4:45 pm; closed New Year's Day, July 4, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Special handling per refrigerated appliance (plus garbage fee)$18
    Garbage minimum (under 300 lb)$21 per visit
    Garbage per ton (prorated)$136

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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.
More about refrigerators and freezers

Washington rules

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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Waste and Recovery Center (WARC) (opens in new tab) · Thurston County Public Works
    • County solid waste facilities are intended for Thurston County residents and businesses. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Garbage (rates and accepted materials) (opens in new tab) · Thurston County Public Works
    • Garbage: $21 minimum (under 300 lb), $136 per ton prorated. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Refrigerated appliances such as refrigerators and freezers: garbage fee plus $18 per item, WARC only. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • An $18 per item special handling fee is added to the regular garbage fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • HazoHouse Acceptance for Residential Waste (opens in new tab) · Thurston County Public Works
    • HazoHouse accepts household hazardous waste from Thurston County residents for free, in containers of 5 gallons or less. 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.

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