Refrigerator Recycling in Salem, NH
Refrigerators are accepted at the Salem Transfer Station with the door removed; see the attendant.
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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.
New Hampshire rules
- Refrigerators, freezers, dehumidifiers and AC units must by law have refrigerant drained by a certified technician before scrap recycling. Source: NHDES: Appliances (opens in new tab)
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Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- NHDES: Appliances (opens in new tab) · NH Department of Environmental Services
- Refrigerators, freezers, dehumidifiers and AC units must by law have refrigerant drained by a certified technician before scrap recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Town of Salem: Transfer Station / Solid Waste (opens in new tab) · Town of Salem
- The Transfer Station is for residents only; businesses must use private haulers. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The permit costs $60 and expires September 30 each year; residents 65+ get one free permit. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Scrap metal needs no coupon; white goods such as washers/dryers go where the attendant directs; refrigerators need the door removed. Checked October 26, 2026.
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