Refrigerator Recycling in Billings, MT

Billings Solid Waste picks up refrigerators and freezers for $92 per pickup, or you can haul them to the Billings Regional Landfill, which charges a special Freon-removal fee.

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

3 ways to get rid of a refrigerator in Billings

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · BillingsNo 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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Billings special (bulky item) pickupCity service · BillingsBillings residents$92
How it works
City Solid Waste Division special pickups of furniture, appliances and large branches for Billings collection customers, scheduled by calling (406) 657-8285. Special pickups cost $63 for 1–5 items; refrigerator, freezer or air conditioner pickups cost $92.
Cost & rules
Fees
Refrigerator/freezer/air conditioner pickup $92
- Call (406) 657-8285 to schedule.
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Billings Regional LandfillCity service · Yellowstone CountyOpen to everyoneFees apply
How it works
City of Billings landfill at 5240 Jellison Road, Billings, MT 59101 (south of the Yellowstone River, outside Billings city limits). Open Monday–Saturday 8 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; phone 406-657-8285. Takes household hazardous waste, tires (special fee), refrigerators (Freon fee), residential batteries and residential e-waste.
Cost & rules
Fees
Freon removal special fee Amount not listed
- Units already evacuated need a Freon-removal certificate; units with cut hoses are not accepted.
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Fees
Refrigerator/freezer/air conditioner pickup	$92

Fees
Freon removal special fee	Amount not listed

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

Montana rules

DEQ tells residents to contact their county solid waste management office about household hazardous waste. Source: Recycling Resources (opens in new tab)

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Checked October 26, 2026

Recycling Resources (opens in new tab) · Montana Department of Environmental Quality
- DEQ tells residents to contact their county solid waste management office about household hazardous waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
Residential Service (opens in new tab) · City of Billings Public Works
- Billings residents call Solid Waste at (406) 657-8285 to schedule a special pickup of furniture, appliances or large branches; extra charges may apply. Checked October 26, 2026.
Residential & Commercial Rates (opens in new tab) · City of Billings Public Works · effective July 1, 2026
- Refrigerator, freezer or air conditioner pickup costs $92 per pickup. Checked October 26, 2026.
Billings Regional Landfill (opens in new tab) · City of Billings Public Works
- Residential garbage loads are free for City residents under 1,500 lbs and County residents under 700 lbs; driver licenses are scanned to confirm origin. Checked October 26, 2026.
Billings Regional Landfill: Service Charges (opens in new tab) · City of Billings Public Works · effective July 1, 2026
- Landfill fees are set by origin of waste: MSW is $35.15 per ton from the City of Billings, $52.73 from elsewhere in Montana and $70.30 from out of state. Checked October 26, 2026.
Billings Regional Landfill Acceptable Waste (PDF) (opens in new tab) · City of Billings Public Works
- Refrigerators, air conditioners and freezers are accepted with a special Freon-removal fee; pre-evacuated units need a certificate and units with cut hoses are refused. Checked October 26, 2026.

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