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Refrigerator Recycling in Hartford, CT

Refrigerators can go to Hartford's recycling center or be scheduled as a bulky pickup, though curbside metal is often taken by scrappers first.

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

4 ways to get rid of a refrigerator in Hartford

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · HartfordNo 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. Hartford Bulky Waste & Recycling Center (Transfer Station)Drop-off · 180 Leibert Rd, HartfordHartford residentsCost not listed
    Where

    180 Leibert Rd
    Hartford, CT 06120

    Hours

    Tuesday–Saturday 8:45 a.m.–1:45 p.m.; closed holidays and snow days

    Cost & rules

    Refrigerators and freezers

    AcceptedCost unknown

    Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. Hartford DPW appointment bulky waste collectionCity service · HartfordHartford residentsConditions applyFree
    How it works

    Appointment-only curbside collection of up to five bulky items for 1–6 unit residential properties. Each unit gets two free pickups a year; extra pickups are $75. Call Hartford 311 at (860) 757-9311 or Public Works at (860) 757-9983.

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Additional pickup (after two free a year)$75
    • The city warns that metal left at the curb is usually taken by scrappers before the crew arrives, and a no-show still uses an appointment.

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  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.

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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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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.
  • City of Hartford: DPW FAQs (opens in new tab) · City of Hartford
    • Permits are issued at 50 Jennings Road with proof of Hartford residency; the green pass is free (recyclables) and the blue sticker is $10 for 4 loads a year. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Metal items such as refrigerators can be recycled at the recycling center, or the city will remove them by appointment. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Hartford: Waste & Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Hartford
    • 1–6 unit non-commercial properties get two free pickups per unit a year, of five or fewer items each. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Additional collections cost $75 each, or residents can buy a $10 permit (4 visits) and haul items to the transfer station. 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.

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