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Refrigerator Recycling in Elkhart, IN

Elkhart residents must call Borden at 574-293-5001 to schedule a special pickup for refrigerators and other Freon items.

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

3 ways to get rid of a refrigerator in Elkhart

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · ElkhartNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $140.00
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    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. Elkhart County LandfillCounty service · Elkhart CountyOpen to everyoneConditions applyCost not listed
    How it works

    County landfill at 59530 County Road 7, Elkhart, IN 46517 (unincorporated Concord Township). Takes tires and electronics for a per-item fee.

    Cost & rules
    • Only with a certified refrigerant reclamation form.

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  3. Elkhart large item pickup (Borden Waste-Away)Pickup service · ElkhartElkhart residentsConditions applyCost not listed
    How it works

    Borden Waste-Away, the City of Elkhart's contracted hauler, collects two large items per week free from city residents on the service day; call 574-293-5001 for Freon items.

    Cost & rules
    • Call 574-293-5001 to schedule a special pickup for items with Freon.

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Places that don’t take refrigerators and freezers (2)

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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Checked October 26, 2026

  • Donate (opens in new tab) · Goodwill Industries of Michiana
    • Paints, refrigerators and freezers, tires and washers/dryers are on the do-not-donate list. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • All Goodwill of Michiana retail stores have a drive-up donation door with an attendant during scheduled hours. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Locations (opens in new tab) · Goodwill Industries of Michiana
    • Goodwill lists its Concord Store at 3808 E. Mishawaka Rd., ZIP 46517. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Goodwill lists its Donation Center (Middlebury St.) at 5200 Middlebury St., ZIP 46516. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Landfill (opens in new tab) · Elkhart County Landfill
    • Appliances with coolant (refrigerators, freezers) may be disposed of only with a certified refrigerant reclamation form. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Drop-off rates are $30 up to 1000 lbs for Elkhart County and adjacent counties, and $100 per ton for all other locations. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Trash and Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Elkhart
    • City residents in Elkhart receive two free large item pickups per week; most large items can go at the curb, but Freon items need a scheduled special pickup. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Items with Freon, such as refrigerators, require calling 574-293-5001 to schedule a special pickup. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The city contracts Borden Waste-Away for weekly curbside trash and recycling for homes and apartments with 4 units or less. 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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