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Refrigerator Recycling in East Windsor, CT

Refrigerators and air conditioners are free at the East Windsor DPW; curbside pick-up costs $50.

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

4 ways to get rid of a refrigerator in East Windsor

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · East WindsorNo 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. East Windsor Public Works drop-off (6 Woolam Road)Drop-off · 6 Woolam Road, East WindsorEast Windsor residentsFree
    Where

    6 Woolam Road
    East Windsor, CT 06088

    Hours

    Monday–Friday 7:30 a.m.–3 p.m. (e-waste 8 a.m.–3 p.m.); closed weekends and holidays

    Cost & rules

    Refrigerators and freezers

    AcceptedFree (documented)
    • 5 items maximum; call the DPW office first.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. East Windsor Public Works bulk item pick-upCity service · East WindsorEast Windsor residents$50
    How it works

    Public Works picks up up to 5 bulk items at the curb on the Friday of each recycling week for $50 plus the per-item drop-off price; residents arrange and pay in advance at the DPW office (cash or check). Mattresses and construction debris are not picked up.

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Pick-up fee (plus item price)$50

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  4. Habitat for Humanity of North Central Connecticut ReStoresNonprofit service · Hartford CountyOpen to everyoneConditions applyCost not listed
    How it works

    Two Habitat ReStores, at 500 Cottage Grove Road in Bloomfield and 369 Talcottville Road in Vernon, resell donated furniture, home goods, building materials and appliances to fund Habitat homes in Hartford and Tolland counties. Review the donation guidelines or call 860-519-0828; pickups can be scheduled within 2–3 weeks.

    Cost & rules
    • Appliances must be clean and working.

    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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Checked October 26, 2026

  • Habitat for Humanity of North Central Connecticut: ReStore Donation Guidelines (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity of North Central Connecticut
    • The ReStore accepts clean, working appliances including refrigerators, washers and dryers. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Habitat for Humanity of North Central Connecticut: ReStore (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity of North Central Connecticut
    • The ReStore sells new and gently used furniture, home accessories, building materials and appliances, and individuals can donate items. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • CT DEEP: FAQs - Recycling Program (opens in new tab) · Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
    • Connecticut's Mandatory Recycling Act took effect January 1, 1991 and applies to every business, household, institution and government agency. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • CT DEEP: Recycling, It's the Law (opens in new tab) · Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
    • Products under Connecticut stewardship (EPR) programs: household covered electronic devices, paint, mattresses, mercury thermostats, gas cylinders and tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Connecticut General Statutes Chapter 446d: Solid Waste Management (opens in new tab) · Connecticut General Assembly
    • CGS 22a-241b: everyone who generates solid waste from residential property must separate designated recyclable items from other solid waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • No one may knowingly combine separated designated recyclables with other solid waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • CT DEEP: What Do I Do With...? (opens in new tab) · Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
    • Refrigerators, air conditioners and dehumidifiers use ozone-depleting refrigerants (CFCs, HCFCs, "Freon") that can be released if disposed of improperly. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • DEEP advises asking the municipal recycling contact, appliance retailers (collection or refrigerant-recovery services) and the utility about refrigerator disposal. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Leftover household hazardous waste should go to a local HHW collection center or one-day collection event. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • CT DEEP: HHW Collection Schedule (opens in new tab) · Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
    • HHW collections generally run from April to early November. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • If a town is not on DEEP's schedule, it may not be holding an HHW event this year; contact the local Department of Public Works. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • DEEP suggests checking with the local collection program for restrictions before going. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Town of East Windsor DPW: Bulk Item Fee Schedule / Pick-up (PDF) (opens in new tab) · Town of East Windsor
    • Bulk items delivered to Public Works: 5 item maximum, prices per item; call the office before dropping off. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Non-Freon appliances (washers, dryers, stoves, dishwashers) are $15.00; Freon items (refrigerators, air conditioners) are free. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Public Works pick-up of bulk items costs $50.00 on top of the item prices, 5 items maximum; arrange and pay in advance at the DPW office. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Town of East Windsor: Mattress Recycling Program (PDF) (opens in new tab) · Town of East Windsor
    • The DPW mattress collection site is for East Windsor residents only; stop in the DPW office before unloading. The program is provided by the Mattress Recycling Council. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Town of East Windsor: Electronic Waste Program (PDF) (opens in new tab) · Town of East Windsor
    • Listed items include small appliances, microwaves, refrigerators and freezers, televisions and VCRs, stereos and batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.

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