Refrigerator Recycling in Greenfield, WI
Greenfield's garbage page points residents to Refrigerant Depot, which takes refrigerators free at 5311 S. 9th St. in Milwaukee.
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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.
Wisconsin rules
- Refrigerators and freezers are major appliances under Wisconsin law, so they are banned from landfills and incinerators. Source: Wis. Stat. 287.01 Definitions (opens in new tab)
- Refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, dehumidifiers and some heaters need special treatment for their refrigerants; DNR keeps a list of registered refrigerant-removal businesses. Source: Wisconsin DNR: Large Appliance Recycling Guide (PUB-WA 1814, 2025) (opens in new tab)
More Wisconsin rules (1)
- Most sites charge for appliances with cooling elements. Source: Wisconsin DNR: Large Appliance Recycling Guide (PUB-WA 1814, 2025) (opens in new tab)
Where this information comes from (11)
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- Home Haz Mat Collection - Locations and Lists of Items (opens in new tab) · Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District
- MMSD only accepts waste generated by households or apartments in Milwaukee County; no businesses or contractors. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Not accepted: microwaves, refrigerators, televisions, tires and washing machines. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Appliance Recycling (opens in new tab) · Refrigerant Depot, LLC
- Appliance drop-off is free. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Accepted household appliances include clothes washers and dryers, microwaves, refrigerators and freezers. Checked October 26, 2026.
- There are no residency restrictions and no ID is required for drop-off. Checked October 26, 2026.
- All gas and oil must be removed before drop-off. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Residential and commercial appliances, working or not, are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Garbage and Recycling Services (opens in new tab) · City of Greenfield
- Greenfield's garbage page links to Refrigerant Depot appliance recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Wis. Stat. 287.01 Definitions (opens in new tab) · Wisconsin Legislature (Wisconsin Statutes)
- Refrigerators and freezers are major appliances under Wisconsin law, so they are banned from landfills and incinerators. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Wisconsin DNR: Large Appliance Recycling Guide (PUB-WA 1814, 2025) (opens in new tab) · Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
- Refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, dehumidifiers and some heaters need special treatment for their refrigerants; DNR keeps a list of registered refrigerant-removal businesses. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Most sites charge for appliances with cooling elements. Checked October 26, 2026.
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