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Refrigerator Recycling in Montville, CT

Two Freon appliances such as refrigerators are covered by Montville’s yearly bulky waste punch card; additional units are $25 each.

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

2 ways to get rid of a refrigerator in Montville

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  2. Town of Montville Transfer StationDrop-off · 669 Route 163, MontvilleMontville residentsFree
    Where

    669 Route 163
    Montville, CT 06370

    Hours

    Wed–Thu 8 a.m.–4 p.m.; Fri–Sun 8 a.m.–3 p.m.

    Cost & rules

    Refrigerators and freezers

    AcceptedFree (documented)
    Fees for refrigerators and freezers
    Freon appliance beyond punch card$25.00 each
    • Free with the yearly bulky waste punch card (residential property owners).
    • Two Freon appliances per card.

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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

  • PaintCare drop-off site locator data (sites.json) (opens in new tab) · PaintCare
    • PaintCare lists Montville Transfer Station (Montville Residents Only) at 669 Route 163, Oakdale 06370 as a paint drop-off site (Households Only (No Businesses) in Montville). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Town of Montville: Waste Disposal & Recycling at the Transfer Station (opens in new tab) · Town of Montville
    • Annual permit $120 per vehicle; seniors 60+ $75; single-trip pass $15 for household garbage. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Residential property owners can get a free yearly punch card to dispose of a set number of bulky items at no charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Punch card items: Freon appliances (2 punches, then $25 each), mattresses/box springs (no punch needed, free), sofas/loveseats/recliners/stuffed chairs (3 punches, then $25 each), four passenger tires off rims (then $3 per tire, $10 on rims). 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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