CURBCYCLE PICKUP · We’ll pick it up and recycle it for you.Book a pickup →
Book a pickup

Refrigerator Recycling in Wilmington, NC

Wilmington picks up large appliances (white goods) by appointment. The county landfill accepts refrigerators free, and working ones can go to the Cape Fear Habitat ReStores.

See all 4 options

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

4 ways to get rid of a refrigerator in Wilmington

Tap an option to see the address, hours, cost and rules.

Show
  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · WilmingtonNo 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.

    Book a pickup →

  2. New Hanover County LandfillCounty service · New Hanover CountyFree
    How it works

    County landfill and recycling drop-off at 5210 Highway 421 North, Wilmington, NC 28401 (Monday-Friday 6:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 6:30 a.m.-noon; 910-798-4450). The U.S. Census geocoder places this address in Cape Fear township, outside Wilmington city limits. It takes white goods, tires, scrap metal, car batteries and cardboard for recycling and bulky items such as mattresses and furniture for a fee.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  3. Wilmington bulky item, metal and electronics pickupCity service · WilmingtonWilmington residentsConditions applyCost not listed
    How it works

    City of Wilmington Solid Waste Services collects bulky items, metal bulky items and electronics (TVs, computers, printers) by appointment for city curbside trash customers. Call 910-341-7875 or use the online form by 4:30 p.m. the business day before trash day.

    Cost & rules
    • By appointment only; book by 4:30 p.m. the business day before your trash day.
    • The city says it collects white goods (large appliances) by appointment; it does not list refrigerators by name. State law counts refrigerators as white goods.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  4. Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity ReStoresNonprofit service · New Hanover CountyOpen to everyoneConditions applyCost not listed
    How it works

    Donation drop-off at the Ogden ReStore, 7330 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28411, and the Monkey Junction ReStore, 6138 Carolina Beach Road, Wilmington, NC 28412 (donations Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; donation line 910-686-9800). The U.S. Census geocoder places both addresses outside Wilmington city limits (Ogden CDP and Federal Point township).

    Cost & rules
    • Must be in working condition.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

Places that don’t take refrigerators and freezers (1)
  • New Hanover County Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Facility · New Hanover County

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.
More about refrigerators and freezers

North Carolina rules

More North Carolina rules (6)
Where this information comes from (22)

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Bulky Item Collection (opens in new tab) · City of Wilmington Solid Waste Services
    • Bulky pickup is by appointment only, booked by 4:30 p.m. on the business day before trash day (910-341-7875 or online form). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Frequently Asked Questions (Solid Waste Services) (opens in new tab) · City of Wilmington Solid Waste Services
    • The city will pick up large items such as furniture or a mattress for households that receive city curbside trash service. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Households without city trash service cannot get city bulky pickup, whether or not they are inside city limits. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The city lists white goods (large appliances), computers and televisions as landfill-banned items that its crews pick up by appointment. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • 2026 Recycling Schedule (rack card) (opens in new tab) · City of Wilmington Solid Waste Services
    • The 2026 recycling card says bulky items, appliances, TVs and computers are collected by appointment. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · New Hanover County Recycling & Solid Waste
    • Residents can bring HHW and electronics to the permanent facility at no cost; businesses and out-of-county residents cannot drop off hazardous chemicals. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Bring ID; materials from out-of-county residents are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Large appliances such as refrigerators, stoves, dishwashers and air conditioners are not taken at the HHW facility; they go to the landfill at no charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The county HHW page says to take white goods such as refrigerators, washing machines and freezers to the county landfill for recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Landfill (opens in new tab) · New Hanover County Recycling & Solid Waste
    • The landfill is at 5210 Highway 421 North, Wilmington, NC 28401; open Monday-Friday 6:30 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday 6:30 a.m.-noon. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Alternatives to Disposal (opens in new tab) · New Hanover County Recycling & Solid Waste
    • Appliances are accepted at no charge at the county landfill; refrigerants are removed and the appliances go to scrap metal recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • ReStore Shop (opens in new tab) · Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity
    • Drop-off donations are accepted at all locations Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • ReStore Donate (opens in new tab) · Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity
    • Working appliances accepted include dryers, microwaves, refrigerators and washing machines. 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
    • White goods may not be disposed of in a landfill, incinerator or waste-to-energy facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • 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.

“Checked” means we read the official page on that date. Things can change, so call before you go.

How we check our information