Refrigerator Recycling in St. Clair Shores, MI

Set refrigerators and freezers at the curb on your scheduled day in St. Clair Shores (remove freezer doors). Express Waste removes the Freon at no charge.

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

2 ways to get rid of a refrigerator in St. Clair Shores

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · St. Clair ShoresNo 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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St. Clair Shores curbside trash, bulk and recycling collection (Express Waste Services)City service · St. Clair ShoresSt. Clair Shores residentsCost not listed
How it works
City-contracted curbside collection by Express Waste Services: large household items, furnishings and appliances (including Freon appliances) go out on the regular collection day. More than one room's worth of debris or furniture needs a dumpster. DPW: 586-445-5363.
Cost & rules
- Set out on your scheduled day; remove doors from freezers. Express removes the Freon at no charge.
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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.

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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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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

Garbage, Recycling & Yard Waste (opens in new tab) · City of St. Clair Shores Public Works & Water Department
- Express Waste is responsible for residential trash, recycling and yard waste pickup. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Freon appliances such as refrigerators, freezers (doors removed) and air conditioners may be set out on your scheduled day. Checked October 26, 2026.
Waste Disposal Guide 2026 (opens in new tab) · City of St. Clair Shores Public Works & Water Department
- Express uses licensed technicians to remove Freon from refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners at no charge to residents. 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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