Refrigerator Recycling in Farmington Hills, MI

Priority Waste collects refrigerators and freezers as bulk items on the regular Farmington Hills collection day. Take the doors off first.

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

2 ways to get rid of a refrigerator in Farmington Hills

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · Farmington HillsNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $140.00
How it works
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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Farmington Hills curbside trash and bulk item pickup (Priority Waste)City service · Farmington HillsFarmington Hills residentsConditions applyCost not listed
How it works
City contract with Priority Waste: weekly curbside garbage and recycling for single-family homes and qualifying condominiums, with bulk items picked up on the regular collection day (no need to call ahead). Items at the curb no earlier than 6 p.m. the day before. Special pick-ups are quoted by Priority Waste through the DPW, (248) 871-2850.
Cost & rules
- Doors must be removed.
- Put out on your regular collection day, no earlier than 6 p.m. the day before; no need to call ahead.
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Places that don’t take refrigerators and freezers (1)

Oakland County NoHaz household hazardous waste collection events · Oakland County

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.

More about refrigerators and freezers

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)

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Checked October 26, 2026

NoHaz (opens in new tab) · Oakland County
- Residents of non-member communities pay $135 per vehicle, per event; addresses outside Oakland County also pay $135. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Addresses outside Oakland County may attend for $135 per vehicle, per event. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Residential waste only; no business, institution or contractor waste. Bring proof of residency and the registration ticket. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Freon-containing items such as refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners are not accepted; have the Freon removed and tagged, then the waste hauler should take it. Checked October 26, 2026.
Trash (opens in new tab) · City of Farmington Hills, Division of Public Works
- Farmington Hills has a long-term contract with Priority Waste for refuse, recycling, bulk item pickup and yard waste; services are for single-family homes and certain qualifying condominiums. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Bulk items include large furniture, mattresses/box springs, refrigerators or freezers (doors removed) and stoves. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Bulk items are picked up on the regular collection day; no need to call in advance. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Refrigerators: take the doors off. 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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