Refrigerator Recycling in Canton Township, MI
Canton collects refrigerators at the curb once the Freon has been removed and tagged by a licensed service and the doors, shelves and drawers are removed.
See all 2 optionsChecked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check
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.
Michigan rules
- EGLE: take leftover household hazardous products to a local collection when one is available; never pour them down a storm drain or household drain. Source: EGLE: Household hazardous waste (opens in new tab)
- If there is no local collection, EGLE says to ask your trash hauler for instructions on safe disposal in the regular trash. Source: EGLE: Household hazardous waste (opens in new tab)
More Michigan rules (4)
- Household hazardous waste (solvents, cleansers, pesticides) is not banned from Michigan landfills, though EGLE says it is not well suited to them. Source: EGLE: Landfill Prohibited Materials and Special Wastes (guidance, rev. 3/2021) (opens in new tab)
- HHW collections are run by local governments or commercial recyclers; many are temporary or seasonal, so call before going. Source: EGLE: Where can I take my household hazardous waste? (opens in new tab)
- EGLE keeps a county-by-county list of local collection contacts; if your community is not listed, call your city, township or county. Source: EGLE: Where can I take my household hazardous waste? (opens in new tab)
- EGLE suggests looking for retail take-back of electronics, batteries, light bulbs, medications, motor oil and antifreeze when buying replacements. Source: EGLE: Where can I take my household hazardous waste? (opens in new tab)
Where this information comes from (11)
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- Goodwill Donation Centers: What We Can Accept (opens in new tab) · Goodwill of Greater Detroit
- Goodwill cannot accept large household appliances such as washers, dryers, freezers and refrigerators, or TVs and stereos. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Refuse Collection Guidelines & Rules (PDF) (opens in new tab) · Canton Township / Priority Waste
- Appliances, furniture and large bulky items: limit of two large items per week; mattresses and box springs must be wrapped in plastic. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Freon-bearing appliances must have Freon removed by a licensed service and be tagged; by ordinance refrigerator and freezer doors, shelves and drawers must be removed. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Canton Township, MI (residential service) (opens in new tab) · Priority Waste
- Bulk items are collected on the regular collection day at no cost. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Find a Store (opens in new tab) · Goodwill of Greater Detroit
- Goodwill Canton: 41937 Ford Road, Canton, MI 48187, (734) 981-1692; donations Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
- EGLE: Household hazardous waste (opens in new tab) · Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
- EGLE: take leftover household hazardous products to a local collection when one is available; never pour them down a storm drain or household drain. Checked October 26, 2026.
- If there is no local collection, EGLE says to ask your trash hauler for instructions on safe disposal in the regular trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
- EGLE: Landfill Prohibited Materials and Special Wastes (guidance, rev. 3/2021) (opens in new tab) · Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
- Household hazardous waste (solvents, cleansers, pesticides) is not banned from Michigan landfills, though EGLE says it is not well suited to them. Checked October 26, 2026.
- EGLE: Where can I take my household hazardous waste? (opens in new tab) · Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
- HHW collections are run by local governments or commercial recyclers; many are temporary or seasonal, so call before going. Checked October 26, 2026.
- EGLE keeps a county-by-county list of local collection contacts; if your community is not listed, call your city, township or county. Checked October 26, 2026.
- EGLE suggests looking for retail take-back of electronics, batteries, light bulbs, medications, motor oil and antifreeze when buying replacements. Checked October 26, 2026.
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