Refrigerator Recycling in East Moline, IL

East Moline residents get free curbside refrigerator and freezer pickup from Weikert through the Rock Island County program.

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

2 ways to get rid of a refrigerator in East Moline

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · East MolineNo 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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Rock Island County appliance and tire pickup (RICWMA / Weikert)County service · Rock Island CountyRock Island County residentsFree
How it works
Sponsored by the Rock Island County Waste Management Agency and run by Weikert Iron & Metal Recycling: free curbside pickup of appliances (up to 4 a year) and residential tires with rims removed (up to 10 a year). Book at (877) 934-5378.
Cost & rules
- Book a curbside pickup with Weikert at (877) 934-5378 or online.
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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

Illinois rules

White goods include discarded refrigerators, ranges, water heaters, freezers, air conditioners, humidifiers and similar large appliances; components include CFC refrigerant gas. Source: 415 ILCS 5: Environmental Protection Act, Sections 20 to 22.63 (Title V, Land Pollution) (opens in new tab)
Illinois EPA says appliances such as refrigerators and freezers that still have their components (mercury switches, CFC refrigerant, PCBs) have been banned from landfills since July 1, 1994. Source: Illinois EPA: Household Waste Disposal (opens in new tab)

More Illinois rules (4)

Landfills may not accept white goods unless the white good components (such as CFC refrigerant, mercury switches and PCB devices) have been removed and the landfill has an approved operating plan. Source: 415 ILCS 5: Environmental Protection Act, Sections 20 to 22.63 (Title V, Land Pollution) (opens in new tab)
No one may offer white goods for collection for landfilling, or collect them for that purpose, unless the white good components have been removed. Source: 415 ILCS 5: Environmental Protection Act, Sections 20 to 22.63 (Title V, Land Pollution) (opens in new tab)
Illinois EPA suggests having an appliance hauled to a scrap yard where the metal can be reclaimed instead of landfilling it. Source: Illinois EPA: Household Waste Disposal (opens in new tab)
Illinois EPA says state and federal law allow household hazardous waste to go out with residential garbage, but taking it to an HHW collection is more protective. Source: Illinois EPA: Household Hazardous Wastes (opens in new tab)

Where this information comes from (11)

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

RICWMA: Appliances and Used Tires (opens in new tab) · Rock Island County Waste Management Agency
- RICWMA sponsors an appliance and tire pickup run by Weikert Iron & Metal Recycling at no charge to residents; call (877) 934-5378 to book. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Limits: four appliances and ten tires per household per year. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Accepted appliances include refrigerators, freezers, clothes dryers, washing machines and microwave ovens. Checked October 26, 2026.
City of Rock Island: Appliance & Tire Pick-Up (opens in new tab) · City of Rock Island
- Rock Island County residents may dispose of old appliances and tires (rims removed) at no charge by scheduling a pickup at (877) 934-5378. Checked October 26, 2026.
City of East Moline: Bulky Item Collection flyer (opens in new tab) · City of East Moline
- East Moline tells residents to contact Weikert to dispose of appliances (refrigerators, washers/dryers, microwave ovens) and tires at no cost. Checked October 26, 2026.
415 ILCS 5: Environmental Protection Act, Sections 20 to 22.63 (Title V, Land Pollution) (opens in new tab) · Illinois General Assembly
- Landfills may not accept white goods unless the white good components (such as CFC refrigerant, mercury switches and PCB devices) have been removed and the landfill has an approved operating plan. Checked October 26, 2026.
- No one may offer white goods for collection for landfilling, or collect them for that purpose, unless the white good components have been removed. Checked October 26, 2026.
- White goods include discarded refrigerators, ranges, water heaters, freezers, air conditioners, humidifiers and similar large appliances; components include CFC refrigerant gas. Checked October 26, 2026.
Illinois EPA: Household Waste Disposal (opens in new tab) · Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
- Illinois EPA says appliances such as refrigerators and freezers that still have their components (mercury switches, CFC refrigerant, PCBs) have been banned from landfills since July 1, 1994. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Illinois EPA suggests having an appliance hauled to a scrap yard where the metal can be reclaimed instead of landfilling it. Checked October 26, 2026.
Illinois EPA: Household Hazardous Wastes (opens in new tab) · Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
- Illinois EPA says state and federal law allow household hazardous waste to go out with residential garbage, but taking it to an HHW collection is more protective. Checked October 26, 2026.

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