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Refrigerator Recycling in Madison, WI

Madison takes refrigerators at the curb or its drop-off sites (doors removed); a $35 fee applies only if the City does not collect your recycling. Dane County Clean Sweep charges $35.

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

5 ways to get rid of a refrigerator in Madison

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · MadisonNo 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. Habitat ReStore WestDrop-off · 6201 Odana Road, MadisonOpen to everyoneConditions applyCost not listed
    Where

    6201 Odana Road
    Madison, WI 53719

    Hours

    Donation drop-off Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

    Cost & rules

    Refrigerators and freezers

    Accepted with conditionsCost unknown

    Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

    • 10 years old or newer, clean and fully working.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. Dane County Clean SweepCounty service · Dane CountyDane County residentsConditions apply$35
    How it works

    Dane County facility at 7020 Maahic Way, Madison area, WI 53718 (the Census geocoder could not place this address in a specific city). Hours: Mon-Fri 7:15 a.m.-3:15 p.m.; Sat 8-10:45 a.m.. For Dane County residents.

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Refrigerant-containing item (each)$35
    • Before you go: Remove food, rinse out debris and remove all doors.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  4. City of Madison large item collectionCity service · MadisonMadison residentsConditions applyCost not listed
    How it works

    Curbside large item pickup scheduled through the Streets Division work order system; set items out on the Sunday you choose. Not available to properties with more than 8 units. Per-item recycling fees (appliances, microwaves, tires) apply only to residents whose recycling is not collected by the City.

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Refrigerator over 50 lb (only if City does not collect your recycling)$35
    Dorm-style refrigerator under 50 lb (only if City does not collect your recycling)$15
    • Complete a large item work order first and set items out on the Sunday you chose.
    • The fee applies only if the City does not collect your recycling; City recycling customers pay it through the Resource Recovery Special Charge.
    • Before you go: Remove the doors.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  5. City of Madison drop-off sitesCity service · MadisonMadison residentsConditions applyCost not listed
    How it works

    Three Streets Division drop-off sites: East, 4602 Sycamore Ave; West, 402 South Point Rd; Central, 1504 Quann-Olin Parkway (Madison). Open to Madison residents and taxpayers with proof of residency; one trip per day, about a pickup-truck load. Electronics and batteries are free; large item and appliance fees apply only to residents whose recycling is not collected by the City (buy a fee sticker beforehand).

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Refrigerator over 50 lb (only if City does not collect your recycling)$35
    • The fee applies only if the City does not collect your recycling; City recycling customers pay it through the Resource Recovery Special Charge.
    • Before you go: Remove the doors.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

Places that don’t take refrigerators and freezers (5)

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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Checked October 26, 2026

  • What Can I Donate? (opens in new tab) · Goodwill of South Central Wisconsin
    • Through the Dell Reconnect partnership, Goodwill recycles electronics free year-round at all its South Central locations except the Outlet, any brand, working or not. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Goodwill cannot accept cabinet or CRT TVs, microwaves, washers, dryers, dishwashers or refrigerators of any kind. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Donate Items - Habitat ReStore of Dane County (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity of Dane County
    • ReStore takes washing machines, dryers, refrigerators and freezers 10 years old or newer, clean and fully working; microwaves should be five years old or newer. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • ReStore offers free pick-up of select donations, including appliances and home furnishings, usually within three to five days. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Dane County Landfill (opens in new tab) · Dane County Department of Waste & Renewables
    • The landfill accepts waste only from Dane County residents (and Dane County businesses). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Freon-containing appliances and electronics are not accepted for landfill disposal; Clean Sweep handles them. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Dane County Clean Sweep (opens in new tab) · Dane County Department of Waste & Renewables
    • For Dane County households: hazardous waste $15 per trip, TVs or computer monitors $15 each, microwaves $10 each, refrigerant items (fridges, freezers, A/C, dehumidifiers) $35 each. Out-of-county households pay $75 per trip for hazardous waste and cannot bring TVs, microwaves or refrigerant items. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Refrigerators and freezers must be emptied of food, rinsed out and have all doors removed. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • As an E-Cycle Wisconsin collector, Clean Sweep accepts electronics only from Dane County residents and K-12 schools; proof of Dane County residency is required. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Large items and appliances (opens in new tab) · City of Madison Streets Division
    • Residents fill out a large item work order and choose the Sunday to set items out; the work order must be completed before setting items out. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Since January 1, 2025, the Streets Division no longer provides large item collection for multi-family properties with more than 8 units. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • If the City collects your recycling from a green cart, you do not pay recycling fees for listed large items at pickup or drop-off. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Large item fees apply both for curbside pickup and at the drop-off sites; those who must pay buy a fee sticker beforehand, as attendants cannot take payments. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Items with Fees (opens in new tab) · City of Madison Streets Division
    • Per-item fees apply only to residents whose recycling is not collected by the Streets Division; others have the cost covered by the Resource Recovery Special Charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • $35 fee items include dryers, freezers (doors removed), refrigerators over 50 pounds (doors removed) and washers. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The $35 list includes refrigerators weighing over 50 pounds (remove doors) and washers. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • $15 fee items include dorm-style refrigerators under 50 pounds and microwave ovens. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Drop-off sites (opens in new tab) · City of Madison Streets Division
    • Madison residents and taxpayers can use the drop-off sites; proof of residency or taxpayer status is required. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The drop-off sites accept extra cardboard, electronics, batteries, appliances and large items, among others. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • TVs, computers, and electronics (opens in new tab) · City of Madison Streets Division
    • Electronics recycling at the drop-off sites is only for people who live or own property in Madison; not for businesses. 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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