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Refrigerator Recycling in La Crosse, WI

La Crosse residents arrange fridge disposal themselves: Harter's pickup is $51.50, or take it to the La Crosse County Landfill (fee).

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

3 ways to get rid of a refrigerator in La Crosse

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · La CrosseNo 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. La Crosse County LandfillDrop-off · 3240 Berlin Drive, La CrosseOpen to everyoneFees apply
    Where

    3240 Berlin Drive
    La Crosse, WI 54601

    Hours

    Not listed. Call before you go.

    Cost & rules

    Refrigerators and freezers

    AcceptedFees apply

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. La Crosse large item and appliance pickup by the City's hauler (Harter's Quick Clean-Up)Pickup service · La CrosseLa Crosse residents$51.50–$165
    How it works

    The City no longer collects large items. Residents can prepay Harter's Quick Clean-Up, the City's hauler, (608) 782-2082, for per-item pickup on the bi-weekly recycling day (e.g. couch $46.50, mattress $54, appliance $31-$51.50, TV $70).

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Fridge/freezer$51.50
    Fridge/freezer with food$165
    • Prepay Harter's; set out at your refuse point by 5 a.m. on the recycling collection day.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

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

Wisconsin rules

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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Large Items (opens in new tab) · City of La Crosse
    • Through Harter's Quick Clean-Up, (608) 782-2082, once fees are paid items are collected by route bi-weekly on recycling day; place at the regular refuse point by 5 a.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Listed disposal fees are for the City's hauler only. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Washer/dryer and microwave $31; fridge/freezer $51.50 ($165 with food); TV pick-up up to 100 lb $70. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Appliances (opens in new tab) · City of La Crosse
    • Owners must make their own arrangements for appliance disposal; microwaves are treated as electronic waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Residential Drop Off (opens in new tab) · La Crosse County Solid Waste
    • The residential drop-off area is open to La Crosse County residents and all surrounding communities; all items dropped off have a fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Recycling/diversion items include cardboard, metal appliances (washers, dryers), Freon items (refrigerators/freezers), microwaves and tires. 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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