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Refrigerator Recycling in Fayetteville, NC

Fayetteville collects refrigerators as metal items on Wednesdays by appointment (910-433-1329). A 2025 city release says some freon appliances are excluded from standard bulky pickup, so confirm when booking.

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

2 ways to get rid of a refrigerator in Fayetteville

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · FayettevilleNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $140.00
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    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. Fayetteville bulky item collectionCity service · FayettevilleFayetteville residentsConditions applyFree
    How it works

    City of Fayetteville Solid Waste collects up to five bulky items at no charge every other week (B week, on the yard waste day); metal items such as refrigerators, washers and dryers are collected on Wednesdays by appointment (910-433-1329). Six or more items are a paid, scheduled pickup.

    Cost & rules
    • Listed as a Wednesday metal pickup that must be scheduled; a 2025 city release says some freon appliances are not part of standard bulky pickup, so confirm when you call 910-433-1329.
    • Before you go: Empty it and secure or remove the doors.

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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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North Carolina rules

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Checked October 26, 2026

  • Bulky Items (opens in new tab) · City of Fayetteville Solid Waste Division
    • Bulky items include chairs, tables, toys and couches; crews collect up to five items at no charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Metal items such as bicycles, refrigerators, washing machines and dryers are collected on Wednesdays and must be scheduled by calling 910-433-1329. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Refrigerators, freezers and other furniture and appliances must be emptied, with doors secured or removed. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • There must be a single-family residential unit on the property to qualify for bulky collection. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Trash & Recycling (Solid Waste) (opens in new tab) · City of Fayetteville Solid Waste Division
    • Bulky pickup is free for 5 items or less; 6 or more items up to 20 cubic yards is $100.00 per scheduled load; more than 20 cubic yards is $357.00. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City provides holiday bulky item collection guidance (December 19, 2025) (opens in new tab) · City of Fayetteville
    • A December 2025 city release says e-waste, hazardous materials and certain large appliances (e.g. those containing freon) are not eligible for standard bulky collection. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • N.C. General Statutes 130A-290: Definitions (solid waste management) (opens in new tab) · North Carolina General Assembly
    • North Carolina law defines white goods to include refrigerators and freezers, as well as ranges, water heaters, unit air conditioners and other large appliances. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • N.C. General Statutes 130A-309.81: Management of discarded white goods; disposal fee prohibited (opens in new tab) · North Carolina General Assembly
    • Counties must also arrange disposal of white goods and removal of CFC refrigerants from them. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • A local government or its contractor may not charge a disposal fee for white goods such as refrigerators and freezers. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • NC DEQ Division of Waste Management: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
    • Many North Carolina counties have permanent household hazardous waste collection centers. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Counties, cities, school districts and other groups can get a free temporary permit to hold HHW collection events. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Many HHW centers and many auto parts retailers accept used oil. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • NC DEQ: Household Hazardous Waste (HHW Collection Programs Map) (opens in new tab) · North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
    • Permanent HHW facilities open anywhere from a few days a year to several days a week; check the local solid waste website for dates and hours. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • DEQ tells residents to check the local government solid waste website for HHW dates and hours. Checked October 26, 2026.

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