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Refrigerator Recycling in Wooster, OH

Kimble bulk pickup in Wooster takes refrigerators only after the Freon is removed and tagged by a certified technician. The Canton Recycle Center takes refrigerators without Freon removal, by appointment.

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

3 ways to get rid of a refrigerator in Wooster

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · WoosterNo 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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  2. City of Wooster curbside trash, bulk item and recycling collection (Kimble contract)City service · WoosterWooster residentsConditions applyCost not listed
    How it works

    Weekly curbside trash and bi-weekly recycling for Wooster residents under an exclusive city contract with Kimble Recycling & Disposal (since July 1, 2020). Bulk items must be requested 48 hours before your trash day (kimblecompanies.com or 1-800-201-0005); mattresses and upholstered items wrapped in plastic; appliance Freon removed and tagged by a certified technician.

    Cost & rules
    • Freon must be removed and tagged by a certified technician; request bulk pickup 48 hours ahead.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  3. Canton Recycle Center (STW Recycling District / City of Canton)Drop-off · outside Wooster · 742 Schroyer Avenue SW, CantonWayne County residentsCost not listed
    Where

    742 Schroyer Avenue SW
    Canton, OH 44707

    Hours

    Tuesdays and Fridays 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. (closed 12-1 p.m.), by appointment

    Cost & rules

    Refrigerators and freezers

    AcceptedCost unknown

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

    • Preparation: Freon does not need to be removed; no food, liquid or other material inside.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

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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Ohio rules

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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Schedule an Appointment (opens in new tab) · Stark-Tuscarawas-Wayne Joint Solid Waste Management District
    • District drop-off locations are open to all residents of Stark, Tuscarawas and Wayne Counties. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Stark-Tuscarawas-Wayne Recycling District newsletter - Wayne County edition (2024) (opens in new tab) · Stark-Tuscarawas-Wayne Joint Solid Waste Management District (hosted by City of Wooster)
    • The Canton Recycle Center is by appointment only for residents of Stark, Tuscarawas and Wayne Counties; not for businesses, governments, commercial entities, non-profits or farms. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • How To Recycle - Residents (opens in new tab) · Stark-Tuscarawas-Wayne Joint Solid Waste Management District
    • Large appliances such as washers and dryers, refrigerators and stoves are acceptable at the Canton Recycle Center. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • What do I do with my Hazardous Waste, Scrap Metal, Appliances, Computer, and Electronic Waste? (opens in new tab) · Stark-Tuscarawas-Wayne Joint Solid Waste Management District
    • Freon does not need to be removed from refrigerators; no food, liquid or other material may be inside. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Waste Collection & Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Wooster
    • Weekly curbside trash and bi-weekly recycling are provided through an exclusive city contract with Kimble Recycling & Disposal. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Bulk Item Collection Made Easy (Kimble) (opens in new tab) · City of Wooster (Kimble Recycling & Disposal guide)
    • Request bulk item pickup 48 hours before your scheduled trash day; place items at the curb on trash day. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • All mattresses and upholstered items must be wrapped and sealed in plastic; Freon must be removed from appliances and tagged by a certified technician. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Approved bulk appliances include microwaves, refrigerators (Freon removed), washers and dryers. 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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