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Refrigerator Recycling in Mishawaka, IN

WM picks up refrigerators as a Mishawaka bulk item only with the doors removed and the freon drained. The county HHW sites do not take refrigerators.

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2 ways to get rid of a refrigerator in Mishawaka

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · MishawakaNo 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. Mishawaka WM weekly bulk item collectionCity service · MishawakaMishawaka residentsConditions applyCost not listed
    How it works

    Waste Management collects up to two bulk items per week from Mishawaka residents on their regular collection day; no scheduling needed. Mattresses and upholstered furniture must be wrapped in plastic.

    Cost & rules
    • Doors removed and freon drained; undrained freon appliances are not accepted.

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Places that don’t take refrigerators and freezers (3)

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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Indiana rules

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Where this information comes from

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 Grape Road Store at 3420 Grape Rd., ZIP 46545. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Accepted Hazardous Waste Materials (opens in new tab) · St. Joseph County
    • Hazardous waste drop-off at 828 Kerr St. and 1105 E Fifth St. is for St. Joseph County residents only. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · St. Joseph County
    • Electronics from businesses and institutions are accepted only by prior arrangement; county residents may deliver electronics during business hours. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Unaccepted Hazardous Waste Materials (opens in new tab) · St. Joseph County
    • Refrigerators and freezers are not accepted at the HHW Center. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Trash and Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Mishawaka
    • Mishawaka residents can have up to two bulk items collected each week on their regular collection day by WM. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Mishawaka partners with Waste Management for weekly curbside trash, recyclables, large furniture and appliances, and yard waste, billed on the utility bill. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Mishawaka Trash and Recycling 2025 Guidelines (opens in new tab) · City of Mishawaka
    • Small household appliances including microwaves are accepted; refrigerators must have doors removed and freon drained. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Not accepted as bulk: undrained freon appliances, batteries, tires and other auto parts. 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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