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Refrigerator Recycling in Salinas, CA

Refrigerators and other appliances with refrigerant are $15 each at Salinas Valley Recycles, 1104 Madison Lane.

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

3 ways to get rid of a refrigerator in Salinas

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · SalinasNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $140.00
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    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. ReGen Monterey Landfill Scales & Recycling (Disposal)County service · Monterey CountyOpen to everyone$20
    How it works

    ReGen Monterey (Monterey Regional Waste Management District) disposal and recycling site at 14201 Del Monte Blvd., north of Marina; open to anyone for general disposal. Mattresses and box springs (10 or fewer) no charge; refrigerators $20 each.

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Appliance with refrigerant (refrigerator)$20

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  3. Salinas Valley Recycles Recycling Center & HHW Facility at Madison LaneCounty service · Monterey CountyOpen to everyone$15
    How it works

    Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority (Salinas Valley Recycles) site at 1104 Madison Ln, Salinas, CA 93907 (Boronda CDP, unincorporated Monterey County). Hours: Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–4 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m.–4 p.m.; closed Sunday and major holidays.

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Appliance with refrigerant (e.g. refrigerator)$15

    Official page (opens in new tab)

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

  • Salinas Valley Recycles: Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Facility (opens in new tab) · Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority (Salinas Valley Recycles)
    • Residential customers can drop off acceptable items for no charge, no appointment needed; check the service-area map. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Salinas Valley Recycles: Disposal Fees and Service Fees effective July 1, 2026 (opens in new tab) · Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority (Salinas Valley Recycles) · effective July 1, 2026
    • At the Madison Lane facility, households within the Authority's service area pay no charge; households outside are charged the commercial rate. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Appliances without refrigerant (stoves, ovens, dishwashers, washing machines/dryers, water heaters) are no charge; refrigerators and other units with refrigerant are $15 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • ReGen Monterey: Accepted Items (Household Hazardous Waste) (opens in new tab) · Monterey Regional Waste Management District (ReGen Monterey)
    • ReGen welcomes general disposal, recycling and reuse drop-offs from anyone. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • ReGen Monterey: Disposal Fees (opens in new tab) · Monterey Regional Waste Management District (ReGen Monterey)
    • Appliances with refrigerant (refrigerators, A/C units, water coolers) are $20 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • DTSC: Universal Waste (opens in new tab) · California Department of Toxic Substances Control
    • DTSC says universal wastes (batteries, electronic waste, CRTs, lamps, mercury wastes, non-empty aerosol cans and PV modules) must go to a designated handler or recycler and cannot go in household trash or landfills. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · California Department of Toxic Substances Control
    • It is illegal to dispose of household hazardous waste in the trash, down the drain, or by abandonment; it must go to a household hazardous waste facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • DTSC lists antifreeze, batteries, e-waste, household cleaners, paints, pesticides, pool cleaners, solvents, used oil and mercury wastes among common household hazardous wastes. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Many cities and counties run household hazardous waste collection programs; DTSC keeps a map of HHW facilities. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Many HHW facilities keep set days and hours, some cap daily amounts, some only hold events once or twice a year, and many require an appointment. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • CalRecycle: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · CalRecycle
    • CalRecycle says it is illegal to dispose of hazardous waste in the garbage, down storm drains or onto the ground. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • DTSC: Certified Appliance Recycler (CAR) Program (opens in new tab) · California Department of Toxic Substances Control
    • Refrigerants (CFCs, HCFCs and replacements) in refrigeration and air-conditioning units are materials that require special handling. Checked October 26, 2026.

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