Refrigerator Recycling in Rock Hill, SC
Rock Hill picks up refrigerators at the curb by service request. The Habitat ReStore takes appliances other than dishwashers and microwaves regardless of age or condition.
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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.
South Carolina rules
- South Carolina law defines white goods to include refrigerators and freezers, along with ranges, water heaters, dishwashers, trash compactors and air conditioners. Source: S.C. Code of Laws Title 44 Chapter 96: South Carolina Solid Waste Policy and Management Act (waste tires, lead-acid batteries, white goods) (opens in new tab)
- Anyone disposing of white goods is encouraged to reclaim freon before recycling or disposal. Source: S.C. Code of Laws Title 44 Chapter 96: South Carolina Solid Waste Policy and Management Act (waste tires, lead-acid batteries, white goods) (opens in new tab)
More South Carolina rules (4)
- SCDES: large appliances such as refrigerators, stoves, washers and dryers must be recycled; most counties take them at drop-off centers, in curbside programs or at events. Source: SCDES: What Can I Recycle? (hard-to-manage items) (opens in new tab)
- Some county programs accept household hazardous waste, either through regular collection or single-day events; check RecycleHereSC. Source: SCDES: What Can I Recycle? (hard-to-manage items) (opens in new tab)
- Do not pour household hazardous products down the drain, on the ground or into a storm sewer. Source: SCDES: What Can I Recycle? (hard-to-manage items) (opens in new tab)
- SCDES asks residents to use only the drop-off locations of their own county of residence. Source: SCDES: Where to Recycle (county recycling locations) (opens in new tab)
Where this information comes from (11)
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- Bulky Items (opens in new tab) · City of Rock Hill
- Curbside bulky items such as couches, chairs and furnishings are a no-service-charge item (limits apply); submit a service request by noon the business day before pickup day. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Appliances and metal items such as refrigerators, stoves, dishwashers, washer/dryers, water tanks, basketball goal posts and bikes are picked up by service request (by noon the business day before trash day). Checked October 26, 2026.
- Donate | Habitat of York County ReStore (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity of York County
- Donations are dropped off at the back of the ReStore at the donation drop-off sign, Tuesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; pickup is through paid ReSupply priority pickup. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Accepted appliances include dryers, microwaves (5 years old or newer), washing machines (15 years or newer) and refrigerators/freezers (15 years or newer). Checked October 26, 2026.
- Appliances other than dishwashers and microwaves may be dropped off regardless of age or condition; non-working ones are recycled. Checked October 26, 2026.
- S.C. Code of Laws Title 44 Chapter 96: South Carolina Solid Waste Policy and Management Act (waste tires, lead-acid batteries, white goods) (opens in new tab) · South Carolina General Assembly
- South Carolina law defines white goods to include refrigerators and freezers, along with ranges, water heaters, dishwashers, trash compactors and air conditioners. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Anyone disposing of white goods is encouraged to reclaim freon before recycling or disposal. Checked October 26, 2026.
- SCDES: What Can I Recycle? (hard-to-manage items) (opens in new tab) · South Carolina Department of Environmental Services
- SCDES: large appliances such as refrigerators, stoves, washers and dryers must be recycled; most counties take them at drop-off centers, in curbside programs or at events. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Some county programs accept household hazardous waste, either through regular collection or single-day events; check RecycleHereSC. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Do not pour household hazardous products down the drain, on the ground or into a storm sewer. Checked October 26, 2026.
- SCDES: Where to Recycle (county recycling locations) (opens in new tab) · South Carolina Department of Environmental Services
- SCDES asks residents to use only the drop-off locations of their own county of residence. Checked October 26, 2026.
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