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Refrigerator Recycling in St. Louis, MO

St. Louis collects refrigerators as BOAT-E items during the monthly bulk pickup (remove the doors), and the South Transfer Station takes them from city residents at no extra charge. Working fridges can go to Habitat.

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5 ways to get rid of a refrigerator in St. Louis

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · St. LouisNo 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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  2. Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis ReStore South SideDrop-off · 3830 South Grand Blvd, St. LouisOpen to everyoneConditions applyCost not listed
    Where

    3830 South Grand Blvd
    St. Louis, MO 63118

    Hours

    Tue-Sun 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (donations until 5 p.m.); closed Monday

    Cost & rules

    Refrigerators and freezers

    Accepted with conditionsCost unknown

    Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

    • Must be clean and in 100% working condition with all parts.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. City of St. Louis South Transfer Station (resident drop-off)City service · St. LouisSt. Louis residentsFree
    How it works

    City-run resident drop-off at 4100 South 1st Street, St. Louis city. Weekdays 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Takes trash, bulk items, furniture, sofas, bedding, scrap metal and remodeling debris, plus BOAT-E items (vehicle batteries, motor oil, appliances, tires, electronics), from City residents at no extra charge.

    Cost & rules
    • City residents only: bring a driver's license or state ID and a recent water/solid waste or utility bill. Weekdays 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; closed weekends and City holidays.
    • Loads no larger than a half-ton pickup; no commercial trucks or business, charity, church or nonprofit waste.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  4. Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis free donation pickupNonprofit service · St. Louis CountySt. Louis City County residentsConditions applyFree
    How it works

    Free pickup of larger donated items (bigger than a sedan trunk) anywhere in St. Louis City and St. Louis County; request online or call the donation hotline 314-678-4576.

    Cost & rules
    • Must be clean and in 100% working condition with all parts.
    • Pickup only for items larger than a sedan trunk, placed in the garage, driveway or at the curb.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  5. City of St. Louis monthly bulk and BOAT-E pickupCity service · St. LouisSt. Louis residentsCost not listed
    How it works

    Once a month, during each area's bulk week, the Refuse Division collects up to three bulk items (furniture, appliances, mattresses) at the curb or alley, plus BOAT-E items: motor vehicle batteries, motor oil, appliances, tires and electronics. Included in the $14/month/unit solid waste fee.

    Cost & rules
    • Up to three items a month; set out by 6 a.m. on the Monday of your bulk week at the curb (roll-cart areas) or in the alley.
    • Included in the $14 per month per unit solid waste services fee.
    • Before you go: Remove refrigerator doors.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

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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Checked October 26, 2026

  • ReStore (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis
    • ReStore South Side: 3830 South Grand Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63118, telephone 314-531-4155. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Habitat Saint Louis offers free donation pick-up of larger items within St. Louis City and County. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Request a Pickup (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis
    • Pickups are only for items larger than a sedan trunk, placed in the garage, driveway or curb. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Donation Guidelines (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis
    • Clean, 100% working refrigerators, stoves, washers, dryers and microwaves are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Prepare for Bulk and BOAT-E Item Pick-up and Disposal (opens in new tab) · City of St. Louis
    • Monthly bulk pickup takes up to three items, which may include household furniture and appliances. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Put no more than three items out by 6 a.m. on the Monday of your collection week, at the curb or in the alley behind your home. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Refrigerator doors must be removed. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Bulky pickup is monthly and included in the $14/month/unit solid waste fee billed quarterly on the water bill. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • BOAT-E appliances include refrigerators, air conditioners and ovens; tires from motor vehicles and trailers are also BOAT-E items. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Prepare for Hazardous Household Waste and Electronics Disposal (opens in new tab) · City of St. Louis
    • Listed items include microwaves and dishwashers, refrigerators, washers and dryers. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Residential Refuse Drop Off (opens in new tab) · City of St. Louis
    • City residents may bring up to 12 loads a year of trash, yard waste and bulk items to the City transfer station; commercial trucks are not allowed. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Dumping hours are Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4 p.m. except City holidays; closed weekends. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Bring a driver's license or state ID plus a recent water/solid waste bill (owners) or other utility bill (renters); renters are eligible only if the owner pays the solid waste fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Loads must be no larger than a half-ton pickup load; business, charity, church and nonprofit refuse is rejected. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • South Transfer Station (opens in new tab) · City of St. Louis
    • There is no extra charge for dropping off approved items at the transfer station. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • BOAT-E items (accepted at the South station only): motor vehicle batteries, motor oil, appliances such as refrigerators, motor vehicle and trailer tires, and electronics such as computers. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Missouri DNR: What to Do With Items Banned From Landfills (PUB0186) (opens in new tab) · Missouri Department of Natural Resources
    • DNR: refrigerators and freezers are among the major appliances banned from Missouri landfills. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Missouri DNR: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · Missouri Department of Natural Resources
    • DNR keeps a list of permanent household hazardous waste collection facilities in Missouri. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • DNR counts cleaning products, batteries, light bulbs, paint, pesticides and motor oil as household hazardous waste when unwanted. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • DNR points residents to collection events run by their city, county or solid waste management district. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Missouri DNR: Solid Waste Management Districts (opens in new tab) · Missouri Department of Natural Resources
    • Missouri has 20 regional solid waste management districts that plan and help run local recycling and waste-reduction services. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The districts help plan and carry out local recycling and other alternatives to disposal. Checked October 26, 2026.

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