Refrigerator Recycling in Richland, WA
Benton County lists Local Boys Metal Recycling on Wellsian Way among recyclers that take non-working appliances; call first, as a coolant-removal fee may apply.
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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.
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 (7)
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- Appliances (opens in new tab) · Benton County Public Services – Solid Waste
- The listed recyclers take non-working appliances; call ahead; there may be a fee to remove coolant from refrigerators and freezers. 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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