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Refrigerator Recycling in Aberdeen, MD

Aberdeen picks up refrigerators (doors removed) as a metal bulk item; Harford County charges $10 per freon appliance at the Scarboro landfill.

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

3 ways to get rid of a refrigerator in Aberdeen

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · AberdeenNo 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. City of Aberdeen bulk pickupCity service · AberdeenAberdeen residentsFree
    How it works

    Curbside bulk pickup by appointment on Fridays for Aberdeen residential units (call 410-297-4259). Takes metal items (washers, dryers, refrigerators, microwaves, treadmills and other exercise machines, scrap metal) and bulky items (couches, sofas, mattresses, box springs, TVs, computers, dressers, desks, tables). One free pickup per fiscal year; extra pickups cost $20 per large item or $10 per small-item pickup.

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Extra pickup, large item$20
    • By appointment only (410-297-4259); Friday pickup; wait for confirmation before setting items out.
    • One free pickup per fiscal year (July-June); extra pickups are charged.

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  3. Harford Waste Disposal Center (Scarboro Landfill)County service · Harford CountyHarford County residents$10
    How it works

    Harford County residential drop-off and landfill at 3241 Scarboro Road, Street, MD 21154 (the U.S. Census places it outside any incorporated place or CDP), open Monday-Saturday 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Trash loads (including furniture, mattresses and TVs) cost $8 per car or $11 per pickup visit; tires $4 off rim, $8 on rim (up to five); refrigerators and other freon appliances $10 each; scrap metal and most electronics free.

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Freon-containing appliance (refrigerator, freezer)$10
    • Harford County residents only; show a Maryland driver's license with a Harford County address; Monday-Saturday 7 a.m.-3 p.m.

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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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Maryland rules

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Checked October 26, 2026

  • Electronics Recycling (opens in new tab) · Harford County Department of Public Works, Division of Environmental Services
    • The Harford Waste Disposal Center is at 3241 Scarboro Road, Street, MD 21154; phone 410-638-3638; open Monday-Saturday 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • HWDC Disposal Fees and Information (opens in new tab) · Harford County Department of Public Works, Division of Environmental Services
    • The Harford Waste Disposal Center is open to residential customers only. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Drivers must present a valid Maryland driver's license with a current Harford County address. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Scrap metal and non-freon appliances are taken at no charge; freon-containing devices such as refrigerators and freezers cost $10 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Trash & Recycling Information (opens in new tab) · City of Aberdeen Department of Public Works
    • Each residential unit gets one free bulk pickup per fiscal year; additional pickups are charged under the City fee schedule. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Schedule by calling 410-297-4259 or emailing the bulk request form to dpw@aberdeenmd.gov; do not set items out until the pickup is confirmed. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Large items such as washers, dryers, refrigerators, sofas and stuffed chairs are limited to 1-2 per pickup; small items such as chairs and tables to 3-5. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Toter Program FAQ (opens in new tab) · City of Aberdeen Department of Public Works
    • Extra pickups cost $20 per large item (mattresses, couches, dressers, sofas, stoves, refrigerators), up to three per pickup. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Bulk Pickup - List of Acceptable Items (opens in new tab) · City of Aberdeen Department of Public Works
    • Category A metal items needing a special pickup include microwaves, washers, dryers, refrigerators and freezers (doors removed), treadmills, exercise machines and metal scrap. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Category A and B items are picked up on Fridays by appointment only and must be at the curb by 5 a.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Annotated Code of Maryland, Environment 9-1701: Definitions (Statewide Recycling; covered electronic devices, architectural paint, white goods) (opens in new tab) · Maryland General Assembly (Annotated Code of Maryland)
    • Refrigerators are white goods under Maryland law, and county recycling plans must consider how to collect and recycle them. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Annotated Code of Maryland, Environment 9-1801: Household hazardous waste definitions (opens in new tab) · Maryland General Assembly (Annotated Code of Maryland)
    • Household hazardous waste may include agricultural chemicals, cleaning agents and solvents, motor oils, paint, pesticides and preservatives. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • MDE: Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) (opens in new tab) · Maryland Department of the Environment
    • Maryland does not regulate HHW as hazardous waste, and federal law allows HHW in household trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • MDE recommends taking HHW to local HHW collection programs. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Many Maryland counties collect HHW such as mercury, paint, paint thinner, pesticides, herbicides and batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Some counties hold HHW days only once a year; contact your county for the next date and accepted materials. Checked October 26, 2026.

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