Refrigerator Recycling in Indianapolis, IN
RecycleForce takes refrigerators for a $20 requested donation; Habitat's ReStore takes working refrigerators as donations.
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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.
Indiana rules
- 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). Source: IDEM Managing Waste: Landfills (opens in new tab)
- 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. Source: IDEM Recycle Indiana: Solid Waste Management Districts (opens in new tab)
More Indiana rules (8)
- Districts conduct recycling and household hazardous waste collection events and outreach. Source: IDEM Recycle Indiana: Solid Waste Management Districts (opens in new tab)
- Under Public Law 10-1990, every Indiana county except Marion was to have its own district or join a multi-county district. Source: IDEM Recycle Indiana: Solid Waste Management Districts (opens in new tab)
- The Association of Indiana Solid Waste Management Districts (AISWMD) offers a Find Your District tool and a district map. Source: IDEM Recycle Indiana: Solid Waste Management Districts (opens in new tab)
- 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. Source: IDEM Recycle Indiana: Where to Recycle (opens in new tab)
- IDEM: contact your local solid waste management district for HHW disposal; districts may offer daily collection or special events. Source: IDEM: Household Hazardous Wastes (opens in new tab)
- Marion County has no solid waste management district; residents find HHW drop-off sites on Indy.gov. Source: IDEM: Household Hazardous Wastes (opens in new tab)
- Open dumping or open burning of solid waste is illegal in Indiana. Source: IDEM: Household Hazardous Wastes (opens in new tab)
- Many oil change and automotive service centers accept used motor oil; HHW programs and recycling sites also accept used oil, filters and antifreeze. Source: IDEM: Household Hazardous Wastes (opens in new tab)
Where this information comes from (19)
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- Recycling Services (opens in new tab) · RecycleForce
- RecycleForce serves consumers as well as businesses, agencies and other organizations. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Materials We Recycle (opens in new tab) · RecycleForce
- The accepted-materials list is for customer drop-off; companies must contact RecycleForce to arrange a drop-off. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Refrigerators and freezers are accepted with a $20 requested donation for refrigerant-bearing devices. Checked October 26, 2026.
- ReStore Donations (opens in new tab) · Greater Indy Habitat for Humanity
- Items must be in excellent working condition, free of rips, tears, stains, mold or odors; the ReStore may decline donations. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Appliances accepted include refrigerators, freezers, stoves, microwaves, washers, dryers and dishwashers. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Habitat picks up donations for free. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Call a store's donation line or submit the request form; a coordinator reviews the items and schedules a pickup, about two weeks ahead is recommended. Checked October 26, 2026.
- ReStore (opens in new tab) · Greater Indy Habitat for Humanity
- ReStores sell donated and new items to the public. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The Greater Indy ReStores serve Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks and Marion counties. 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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