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Refrigerator Recycling in Columbia, TN

Columbia's bulk pickup does not take refrigerators or other Freon appliances. Maury County convenience centers accept empty refrigerators and freezers free.

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

2 ways to get rid of a refrigerator in Columbia

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · ColumbiaNo 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. Maury County convenience centersCounty service · Maury CountyMaury County residentsConditions applyFree
    How it works

    Maury County Solid Waste runs 9 convenience centers (Bear Creek, Hwy 7, Carters Creek, Tindell Lane, Fountain Heights/Glendale, Mt Pleasant, Theta, Shouse and Hwy 31), open Monday-Saturday 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. for Maury County residents (proof of residency; two cubic yards a day). All take empty refrigerators and freezers, TVs and other electronics, lead and lithium batteries, and latex and oil-based paint free of charge.

    Cost & rules
    • Must be empty.

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Places that don’t take refrigerators and freezers (1)
  • Columbia bulk collection · Columbia

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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Checked October 26, 2026

  • Solid Waste (opens in new tab) · Maury County Solid Waste Department
    • Maury County's 9 convenience centers are for residents only; proof of residency is required, loads are limited to two cubic yards a day, and no commercial waste is accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • All centers accept free of charge: refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners (must be empty), televisions and other electronic devices, lead and lithium batteries, and latex and oil-based paint. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Frequently Asked Questions (Public Works) (opens in new tab) · City of Columbia Public Works
    • Residents get three free bulk pickups a year; after that each pickup is $100 plus landfill tipping fees. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Bulk pickup does not take demolition debris, electronics (TVs, computers), tires, glass/mirrors or refrigerant items such as refrigerators and air conditioners. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • For televisions, appliances and other electrical items, the city tells residents to call Maury County Solid Waste at (931) 375-6401. Checked October 26, 2026.

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