Refrigerator Recycling in New Berlin, WI
The New Berlin Recycling Center at 3711 S. Casper Drive accepts refrigerators from residents.
See all 2 optionsChecked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check
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 (5)
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- Recycling Center and Trash Information (opens in new tab) · City of New Berlin
- Accepted: used antifreeze, appliances (stoves, refrigerators, washers, dryers, microwaves, dehumidifiers, water heaters), car batteries, yard waste, cans, cardboard, glass, paper, used motor oil, plastics 1, 2 and 5, and scrap metal. Checked October 26, 2026.
- 2026 Recycle Center Information (opens in new tab) · City of New Berlin
- Residential use only; a valid photo ID is required for entry. 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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