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Refrigerator Recycling in Oshkosh, WI

Oshkosh picks up refrigerators for $25 each as a prepaid special pickup (doors removed).

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

3 ways to get rid of a refrigerator in Oshkosh

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · OshkoshNo 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. Winnebago County Solid Waste/Recycling Transfer Facility (Sunnyview)Drop-off · 100 West County Road Y, OshkoshWinnebago County residents$15
    Where

    100 West County Road Y
    Oshkosh, WI 54901

    Hours

    Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sat 7 a.m.-noon; closed Sundays and holidays

    Cost & rules

    Refrigerators and freezers

    AcceptedFees apply
    Fees for refrigerators and freezers
    Freon appliance$15.00 each
    • Household-sourced material from Winnebago County residents; cash, check or card.

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  3. City of Oshkosh special paid pickup (large items and appliances)City service · OshkoshOshkosh residents$25
    How it works

    Prepaid curbside pickup on the garbage day for Oshkosh Sanitation customers: large items such as couches, dressers, mattresses and box springs $15 each; Freon appliances such as refrigerators $25 each; non-Freon appliances and metal (washers, dryers, microwaves, treadmills) $15 per trip. Pay by cash or check at the Collections Office, City Hall, 215 Church Avenue. No TVs, electronics or tires.

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Freon appliance$25
    • Prepay with the form (cash or check) at City Hall, 215 Church Ave., by the business day before your garbage day.
    • Before you go: Place at least 3 feet from your carts by 5 a.m. on collection day.
    • Before you go: Remove the doors.

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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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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Solid Waste (opens in new tab) · Winnebago County Solid Waste Management
    • Non-residents may use general waste and curbside recycling services, but the hazardous materials facility and miscellaneous drop-off programs are only for Winnebago County residents with household-sourced materials. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • 2026 Standard Tipping Fee Rates (opens in new tab) · Winnebago County Solid Waste Management
    • Household-sourced, in-county: Freon appliances $15 each; non-Freon appliances and microwaves $5 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Cash, checks, debit and credit cards are accepted; loads must be secured and covered. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Special Pickup Charges (opens in new tab) · City of Oshkosh
    • Special pickups of large items are scheduled by bringing the form and payment (cash or check) to the Collections Office at City Hall, 215 Church Avenue, or its drop box; not by phone or online. Requests must arrive by the business day before collection. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Garbage and Recycling Collection Guidelines (opens in new tab) · City of Oshkosh
    • Freon appliances such as refrigerators and freezers are $25 each (remove doors); non-Freon appliances and other metal (dishwashers, microwaves, washers, dryers, treadmills) are $15 total. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Once scheduled, place the item at least three feet from your carts on the terrace or driveway apron by 5 a.m. on collection day. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • How do I dispose of... (opens in new tab) · City of Neenah
    • Neenah's disposal guide sends house-size refrigerators to the Winnebago County Solid Waste Facility. 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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