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Refrigerator Recycling in Hazel Crest, IL

Call Homewood Disposal (708-798-1004) in advance to schedule a refrigerator pickup in Hazel Crest; a separate truck collects appliances.

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

2 ways to get rid of a refrigerator in Hazel Crest

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · Hazel CrestNo 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. Hazel Crest weekly large-item pickup (Homewood Disposal)Pickup service · Hazel CrestCost not listed
    How it works

    Homewood Disposal, which collects household garbage in Hazel Crest, picks up one large item a week (for example a sofa, mattress or cabinet) as part of regular service. Appliances and items too large for one person to lift must be scheduled in advance at 708-798-1004.

    Cost & rules
    • Before you go: Schedule appliance pickup in advance (708-798-1004); a separate truck collects it.

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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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Illinois rules

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Where this information comes from

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.
  • Request a Bulk Item Pick Up (opens in new tab) · Homewood Disposal Service
    • Homewood Disposal includes one bulk item or appliance a week with single-family service; refrigerators, washing machines and dryers are collected by a separate truck after a scheduled request. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • How Do I Dispose of Large Items? (opens in new tab) · Homewood Disposal Service
    • Homewood Disposal asks residents to contact it in advance for all appliances and items too large for one person to lift. Checked October 26, 2026.

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