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Refrigerator Recycling in Oak Creek, WI

Oak Creek takes refrigerators at the Recycling Yard for $15, on $50 special pickups, or in the free May and October cleanups (freon fee applies); doors must come off.

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5 ways to get rid of a refrigerator in Oak Creek

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · Oak CreekNo 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. Oak Creek Recycling YardDrop-off · 720 W. Puetz Rd., Oak CreekOak Creek residentsConditions apply$15
    Where

    720 W. Puetz Rd.
    Oak Creek, WI 53154

    Hours

    Tue, Fri & Sat 8 AM–3 PM (Tue until 8 PM April–September)

    Cost & rules

    Refrigerators and freezers

    Accepted with conditionsFees apply
    Fees for refrigerators and freezers
    Appliance with freon$15.00 each
    • Remove refrigerator and freezer doors.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. Oak Creek Special PickupsCity service · Oak CreekOak Creek residentsConditions applyFrom $15
    How it works

    Friday-morning curbside special pickups for $50 (plus Recycling Yard fees for TVs and freon appliances), prepaid at Public Works, 800 W Puetz Road, by Thursday noon.

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Special pickup$50
    Appliance with freon$15
    • Before you go: Remove refrigerator and freezer doors.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  4. Oak Creek Spring & Fall CleanupsCity service · Oak CreekOak Creek residentsConditions apply$15
    How it works

    Citywide curbside garbage cleanups beginning May 15 and October 1 each year for homes and condos with city garbage pickup; free except TVs and freon appliances, which must be prepaid.

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Appliance with freon (prepaid)$15
    • Before you go: Remove refrigerator and freezer doors.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  5. Refrigerant Depot Appliance RecyclingDrop-off · outside Oak Creek · 5311 S. 9th Street, MilwaukeeOpen to everyoneFree
    Where

    5311 S. 9th Street
    Milwaukee, WI 53221

    Hours

    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM

    Cost & rules

    Refrigerators and freezers

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

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

Places that don’t take refrigerators and freezers (3)

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

  • Home Haz Mat Collection - Locations and Lists of Items (opens in new tab) · Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District
    • MMSD only accepts waste generated by households or apartments in Milwaukee County; no businesses or contractors. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Not accepted: microwaves, refrigerators, televisions, tires and washing machines. 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.
  • Donor Guidelines (opens in new tab) · Goodwill Greater Milwaukee & Chicago
    • Goodwill does not accept large appliances such as refrigerators or washers/dryers. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Oak Creek Store and Donation Center (opens in new tab) · Goodwill Greater Milwaukee & Chicago
    • Goodwill Oak Creek Store and Donation Center is at 8201 S. Howell Ave., Suite 100, ZIP 53154 (phone 414-563-0134). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Recycling Yard Information (opens in new tab) · City of Oak Creek Department of Public Works
    • The yard is open to owners or occupants of residences with an individual City of Oak Creek property tax bill. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Fees: televisions $20, appliances with freon $15, tires $5 with rims or $3 without; cash or check only. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Accepted: appliances (remove refrigerator and freezer doors), batteries and cardboard. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Cleanup Services (opens in new tab) · City of Oak Creek Department of Public Works
    • Homes and condos with city garbage service can request a special pickup for $50. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Recycling Yard fees also apply to TVs and appliances with freon on special pickups. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Remove doors from refrigerators and freezers; pickups are Friday mornings with fees prepaid by Thursday noon. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Cleanups are free except for TVs and appliances with freon, which carry Recycling Yard fees. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Doors must be removed from refrigerators and freezers. 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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