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Microwave Recycling in Milwaukee, WI

Microwaves are not collected curbside; Milwaukee Drop Off Centers and Refrigerant Depot accept them.

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

4 ways to get rid of a microwave in Milwaukee

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · MilwaukeeNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $90.00
    How it works

    Book online, set out your microwave 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. Refrigerant Depot Appliance RecyclingDrop-off · 5311 S. 9th Street, MilwaukeeOpen to everyoneFree
    Where

    5311 S. 9th Street
    Milwaukee, WI 53221

    Hours

    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM

    Cost & rules

    Microwaves

    AcceptedFree (documented)
    • Preparation: Remove all gas and oil first.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. Milwaukee North Drop Off Center (Industrial Road)Drop-off · 6660 N. Industrial Road, MilwaukeeMilwaukee residentsCost not listed
    Where

    6660 N. Industrial Road
    Milwaukee, WI 53223

    Hours

    Summer (Apr 12–Nov 28, 2026): Tue–Sun 7 AM–3 PM; winter: Tue–Sat 7 AM–3 PM; closed city holidays

    Cost & rules

    Microwaves

    AcceptedCost unknown

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

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  4. Milwaukee South Drop Off Center (Lincoln Avenue)Drop-off · 3879 W. Lincoln Avenue, MilwaukeeMilwaukee residentsCost not listed
    Where

    3879 W. Lincoln Avenue
    Milwaukee, WI 53215

    Hours

    Summer (Apr 12–Nov 28, 2026): Tue–Sun 7 AM–3 PM; winter: Tue–Sat 7 AM–3 PM; closed city holidays

    Cost & rules

    Microwaves

    AcceptedCost unknown

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

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

Before you go

  1. Remove the glass turntable; some operators can’t take the glass.
  2. Ask whether it’s priced as an appliance or as electronics.
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Wisconsin rules

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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Drop Off Centers (opens in new tab) · City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works
    • The Drop Off Centers are for City of Milwaukee residents and property owners; current state- or city-issued photo ID is required. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Recycling Directory (opens in new tab) · City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works
    • Drop Off Centers accept appliances, including clothes washers and dryers, microwaves, refrigerators and freezers; appliances are not collected curbside. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Drop Off Centers accept microwave ovens; they are not accepted curbside. 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.
  • Wis. Stat. 287.01 Definitions (opens in new tab) · Wisconsin Legislature (Wisconsin Statutes)
    • Microwave ovens are major appliances under Wisconsin law. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Wis. Stat. 287.07 Prohibitions on land disposal and incineration (opens in new tab) · Wisconsin Legislature (Wisconsin Statutes)
    • The statute lets a microwave oven go to a landfill if its capacitor has been removed (and handled as required). Checked October 26, 2026.

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