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Refrigerator Recycling in Bloomington, IN

City Sanitation picks up appliances such as refrigerators for $35 on Thursdays. You can also take a fridge to the South Walnut center yourself for $20.

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

3 ways to get rid of a refrigerator in Bloomington

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · BloomingtonNo 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. South Walnut Recycling Center and Hazardous Materials FacilityDrop-off · 3400 South Walnut Street, BloomingtonMonroe County residents$20
    Where

    3400 South Walnut Street
    Bloomington, IN 47401

    Hours

    Tue-Sat 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

    Cost & rules

    Refrigerators and freezers

    AcceptedFees apply
    Fees for refrigerators and freezers
    Freon appliance$20.00 each
    • Monroe County residents only.
    • Must be empty of food and trash.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. City of Bloomington large item and appliance pickupCity service · BloomingtonBloomington residents$35
    How it works

    Scheduled pickup by City Sanitation of large items ($25 each, on the regular trash day) and appliances ($35 each, Thursdays) for City trash customers, billed on the CBU statement. Call 812-349-3443 or use the online form at least 24 hours ahead.

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Appliance pickup$35
    • Schedule at least 24 hours ahead (812-349-3443 or online form).
    • Appliances are picked up on Thursdays.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

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.
More about refrigerators and freezers

Indiana rules

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Checked October 26, 2026

  • Trash & Yard Waste Pickup (opens in new tab) · City of Bloomington
    • Large item pickup costs $25 per item and appliance pickup $35 per item; charges are added to the monthly CBU statement. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Schedule with Sanitation (812-349-3443 or online form) at least 24 hours ahead; large items go on the regular trash day and appliances on Thursdays. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Examples of large items and appliances: furniture (couches, chairs, tables), mattresses, refrigerators, dishwashers, grills. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • FAQs (opens in new tab) · Waste Reduction District of Monroe County
    • Recycling center users must be Monroe County residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Accepted Recycling Items (opens in new tab) · Waste Reduction District of Monroe County
    • Items with screens larger than 7 inches and freon appliances must go to the South Walnut HHW and cost $20 per item. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • South Walnut also takes electronics, electronics with screens (TVs, monitors, laptops) and freon appliances (fridges, freezers). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · Waste Reduction District of Monroe County
    • Freon appliances such as fridges and freezers are accepted at South Walnut only for $20 each and must be empty. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Tires from Monroe County residents are accepted at South Walnut only, up to 5 per visit: car/light truck tires $4 off rim, $11 on rim; not for businesses or out-of-county residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • IDEM Managing Waste: Landfills (opens in new tab) · Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM)
    • Municipal solid waste landfills must not accept appliances still containing refrigerant that has not been removed as required by federal rules (40 CFR 82.156). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • IDEM Recycle Indiana: Solid Waste Management Districts (opens in new tab) · Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM)
    • A solid waste management district is the county's local authority for recycling, yard waste and household hazardous waste services, and runs recycling and HHW collection events. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Districts conduct recycling and household hazardous waste collection events and outreach. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Under Public Law 10-1990, every Indiana county except Marion was to have its own district or join a multi-county district. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The Association of Indiana Solid Waste Management Districts (AISWMD) offers a Find Your District tool and a district map. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • IDEM Recycle Indiana: Where to Recycle (opens in new tab) · Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM)
    • IDEM says solid waste management districts are the county authority for recycling, yard waste and household hazardous waste services, and to confirm program availability and hours with district staff. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • IDEM: Household Hazardous Wastes (opens in new tab) · Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM)
    • IDEM: contact your local solid waste management district for HHW disposal; districts may offer daily collection or special events. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Marion County has no solid waste management district; residents find HHW drop-off sites on Indy.gov. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Open dumping or open burning of solid waste is illegal in Indiana. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Many oil change and automotive service centers accept used motor oil; HHW programs and recycling sites also accept used oil, filters and antifreeze. Checked October 26, 2026.

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