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Refrigerator Recycling in Columbus, OH

Columbus bulk pickup and the city convenience centers do not take refrigerators. SWACO takes freon appliances at its E. 8th Avenue HHW facility and its Jackson Pike center.

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

5 ways to get rid of a refrigerator in Columbus

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · ColumbusNo 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. SWACO Household Hazardous Waste Facility (EEI)Drop-off · 645 E. 8th Avenue, ColumbusFranklin County residentsCost not listed
    Where

    645 E. 8th Avenue
    Columbus, OH 43201

    Hours

    Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; first Saturday of the month 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; closed holidays

    Cost & rules

    Refrigerators and freezers

    AcceptedCost unknown

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

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. Habitat MidOhio ReStore (Roberts Road, "Hilliard" store)Drop-off · 5419 Roberts Road, ColumbusOpen to everyoneConditions applyCost not listed
    Where

    5419 Roberts Road
    Columbus, OH 43026

    Hours

    Mon-Sat 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; donations 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

    Cost & rules

    Refrigerators and freezers

    Accepted with conditionsCost unknown

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

    • Must be in good working condition.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  4. SWACO Recycling Convenience Center (Jackson Pike)County service · Franklin CountyFranklin County residentsCost not listed
    How it works

    Drop-off center for Franklin County residents at 2566 Jackson Pike, Columbus, OH 43223 (no Census geocoder match, so recorded as a county program). Open Mon-Fri 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Takes recyclables, electronics, appliances including freon units, batteries, paint, tires and scrap metal; fees apply to tires and TVs.

    Cost & rules
    • 2566 Jackson Pike; Mon-Fri 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  5. Habitat MidOhio ReStore (Westerville Road)Nonprofit service · ColumbusOpen to everyoneConditions applyCost not listed
    How it works

    ReStore at 3140 Westerville Rd, Columbus OH 43224 (no Census geocoder match, so recorded as a program). Open Mon-Sat 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; donations 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Takes working appliances and like-new furniture.

    Cost & rules
    • Must be in good working condition.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

Places that don’t take refrigerators and freezers (3)

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

Ohio rules

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Where this information comes from (26)

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO)
    • SWACO provides HHW disposal for all Franklin County residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The program is not offered to businesses. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The HHW site now also accepts scrap metal and appliances, including appliances with freon. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Recycling Convenience Center (opens in new tab) · Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO)
    • The Recycling Convenience Center is at 2566 Jackson Pike, Columbus, OH 43223. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Open Monday-Friday 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The center is for Franklin County residents only and some items carry fees. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Appliances accepted include freon appliances such as refrigerators, AC units and dehumidifiers, and non-freon appliances such as washers and dryers. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • ReStore Hours & Locations (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity-MidOhio
    • Open Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; donation drop-offs 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • ReStore donations: Appliances (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity-MidOhio
    • Appliances accepted: washers, dryers, ovens, stoves, refrigerators, microwaves and dishwashers. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • ReStore Donations (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity-MidOhio
    • Appliances must be in good working condition. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Bulk Collection (opens in new tab) · City of Columbus Division of Refuse Collection
    • The City picks up many bulk items as a free service to residents: furniture, mattresses, carpet and appliances without refrigerants such as dishwashers and washing machines. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Not collected: auto parts and tires, and refrigerated appliances (refrigerators, freezers, dehumidifiers, heat pumps, water coolers and air conditioners). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Waste and Reuse Convenience Centers (opens in new tab) · City of Columbus Division of Refuse Collection
    • The convenience centers are free of charge to residents and open only to Columbus residents for materials from their residences; not for businesses or landscapers. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Not accepted: hazardous materials, tires, and refrigerated appliances such as refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Ohio EPA: Dispose of Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
    • Ohio EPA: refrigerators, air conditioners and humidifiers contain harmful refrigerants that should be removed before the appliance is recycled at a scrap yard. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • If the scrap yard is not certified to remove refrigerants, Ohio EPA says to have a certified refrigerator service company remove the refrigerant and tag the appliance first. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Ohio EPA: refrigerant should be removed from refrigerators, air conditioners and humidifiers before recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Ohio EPA: household lamps are not regulated as hazardous waste, but homeowners are encouraged to recycle them; Home Depot and Lowe's take compact fluorescent bulbs free at all stores. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Ohio EPA: household hazardous waste disposal is usually controlled by the local or county solid waste management district; contact your district for facilities that accept it. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Ohio Revised Code 3734.65: Sale or installation of mercury-containing thermostat (opens in new tab) · Ohio Legislative Service Commission (Ohio Laws)
    • ORC 3734.65: mercury-containing thermostats may not be sold or installed in Ohio, except in a visually impaired person's home or for manufacturing process control. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Ohio EPA DMWM: Solid Waste Management Planning (opens in new tab) · Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
    • Ohio EPA oversees 52 solid waste management districts responsible for making sure Ohioans can reduce, reuse and recycle. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Ohio EPA DMWM: FAQs (opens in new tab) · Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
    • Every Ohio county must belong to a solid waste management district, alone or jointly with other counties. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Ohio EPA: your local solid waste management district is your first source of disposal and recycling information. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Ohio's state disposal and environmental protection fee is $4.75 per ton of solid waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Ohio EPA DMWM Guidance/Fact Sheet 1005: Solid Waste Management Districts (PDF, June 2017) (opens in new tab) · Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
    • Ohio's 88 counties are organized into 52 solid waste management districts and authorities. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Ohio EPA: Special Collection Events by Solid Waste Management District (PDF, updated December 2021) (opens in new tab) · Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
    • Ohio EPA: district collection events (HHW, electronics, tires, appliances) are usually for district residents only, may charge fees or require appointments, and are for household materials only. Checked October 26, 2026.

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