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Refrigerator Recycling in Janesville, WI

Janesville residents can recycle refrigerators and freezers at the City Sanitary Landfill (525 Black Bridge Road) for $15 each.

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

2 ways to get rid of a refrigerator in Janesville

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · JanesvilleNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $140.00
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    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. City of Janesville Sanitary Landfill recycling drop-offCity service · JanesvilleJanesville residents$15
    How it works

    Special recycling drop-off areas at the City Sanitary Landfill, 525 Black Bridge Road, Janesville, for Janesville residents: appliances (washers, dryers and other non-refrigerated appliances free; refrigerators, freezers, A/C, dehumidifiers and microwaves $15), tires ($8 each), vehicle batteries, metal and cardboard (free). Check in at the landfill office.

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Refrigerator or freezer$15
    • Before you go: Remove doors if possible.

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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.
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Wisconsin rules

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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Sanitary Landfill (opens in new tab) · City of Janesville
    • Janesville residents may take tires, appliances, vehicle batteries, motor oil, metal items and recyclables (including cardboard) to special collection areas at the landfill; fees may apply. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Appliances (opens in new tab) · City of Janesville
    • A $15 fee is charged to recycle air conditioners, dehumidifiers, microwave ovens, refrigerators and freezers. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Remove appliance doors if possible and check in at the landfill office. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Tire Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Janesville
    • Only Janesville residents may drop tires at the landfill: $8 each for rims under 24 in. ($460/ton for 5 or more), $460/ton for 24 in. and larger; maximum 20 tires per day. 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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