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Refrigerator Recycling in New Britain, CT

Refrigerators and other Freon appliances cost $20 at the Residential Recycling Center; homes can also book the city's free once-a-year non-burnable curbside pickup, which takes non-commercial refrigerators.

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

4 ways to get rid of a refrigerator in New Britain

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · New BritainNo 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. New Britain on-call bulky collection (CWPM)City service · New BritainNew Britain residentsConditions applyFree
    How it works

    Scheduled curbside pickup of bulky items for New Britain homes of up to 6 units, booked through CWPM at cwpm.net ("New Britain Residents") or 860-793-6721. Up to five items per unit per pickup; non-burnable collections are limited to one per fiscal year.

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Additional non-burnable collection (up to 5 items)$50
    • No commercial-size refrigerators.
    • One free non-burnable collection per fiscal year by appointment (up to 5 items per unit); extra collections are $50 for up to 5 items.

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  3. 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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  4. New Britain Residential Recycling CenterDrop-off · outside New Britain · 642 Christian Lane, BerlinNew Britain residents$20
    Where

    642 Christian Lane
    Berlin, CT 06037

    Hours

    Monday–Friday 7:00 a.m.–2:15 p.m.; 2nd and 4th Saturdays April–October and every Saturday in November 7:00–11:45 a.m.

    Cost & rules

    Refrigerators and freezers

    AcceptedFees apply
    Fees for refrigerators and freezers
    Freon appliance$20.00 each

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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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Connecticut rules

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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • City of New Britain: Scheduled Curbside Non-Burnable Collection (opens in new tab) · City of New Britain
    • On-call non-burnable curbside collection takes refrigerators (no commercial size). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Single-family homes get one free non-burnable curbside collection a year, up to five items, by appointment. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Additional non-burnable collections cost $50 for up to 5 items, scheduled with Public Works at (860) 826-3350. 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 New Britain: Environmental Services Calendar 2026-2027 (opens in new tab) · City of New Britain
    • The center is for New Britain and Berlin residents only; photo ID required. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The calendar lists metals, paints, electronics and mattresses & box springs among items disposed of at no charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Single- and multi-family homes (up to 6 units) may schedule on-call pickups through CWPM (cwpm.net or 860-793-6721), limited to five items per unit per pickup. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of New Britain: Disposal & Recycling Guide (opens in new tab) · City of New Britain
    • Freon appliances such as refrigerators and freezers cost $20. 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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