Refrigerator Recycling in Santa Rosa, CA

Recology Sonoma Marin collects refrigerators on Santa Rosa’s free bulky pickups, with a $73.26 Freon charge.

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

2 ways to get rid of a refrigerator in Santa Rosa

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · Santa RosaNo 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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Santa Rosa Bulky Item Collection (Recology Sonoma Marin)Pickup service · Santa RosaSanta Rosa residents$73.26
How it works
Two free curbside bulky pickups a year for Santa Rosa residential customers (multi-family pickups booked by the property manager), up to 3 cubic yards each. Freon items carry a $73.26 charge. Schedule with Recology Sonoma Marin, (800) 243-0291.
Cost & rules
Fees
Freon charge $73.26
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Fees
Freon charge	$73.26

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.

More about refrigerators and freezers

California rules

Refrigerants (CFCs, HCFCs and replacements) in refrigeration and air-conditioning units are materials that require special handling. Source: DTSC: Certified Appliance Recycler (CAR) Program (opens in new tab)
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. Source: DTSC: Universal Waste (opens in new tab)

More California rules (5)

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. Source: DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
DTSC lists antifreeze, batteries, e-waste, household cleaners, paints, pesticides, pool cleaners, solvents, used oil and mercury wastes among common household hazardous wastes. Source: DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
Many cities and counties run household hazardous waste collection programs; DTSC keeps a map of HHW facilities. Source: DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
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. Source: DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
CalRecycle says it is illegal to dispose of hazardous waste in the garbage, down storm drains or onto the ground. Source: CalRecycle: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)

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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

Santa Rosa Bulky Item Collection & Hauling - Recology Sonoma Marin (opens in new tab) · Recology Sonoma Marin
- Residential customers get 2 free pickups per year; multi-family pickups are scheduled by the property manager. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The service account must be in your name. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Up to 3 cubic yards per collection; excess incurs a charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Example bulky items: refrigerator, boxspring, couch, dryer, large TV, love seat, mattress, washing machine. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Items containing Freon carry a $73.26 Freon charge, even on free pickups. Checked October 26, 2026.
Bulky Item Pickup | Zero Waste Sonoma (opens in new tab) · Zero Waste Sonoma
- Zero Waste Sonoma lists free bulky item pickup for Santa Rosa through Recology Sonoma Marin. 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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