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Refrigerator Recycling in Knoxville, TN

Take refrigerators to the city transfer station at 1033 Elm Street ($85 per ton); city bulky pickup takes them only if professionally drained and tagged.

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

3 ways to get rid of a refrigerator in Knoxville

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · KnoxvilleNo 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 Knoxville Solid Waste Facility – Transfer StationDrop-off · 1033 Elm Street, KnoxvilleOpen to everyone$85
    Where

    1033 Elm Street
    Knoxville, TN 37921

    Hours

    Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 7 a.m.-3:45 p.m.; Wed 7-11:45 a.m.; Sat 8-11:45 a.m.; closed Sunday

    Cost & rules

    Refrigerators and freezers

    AcceptedFees apply
    Fees for refrigerators and freezers
    Appliances containing refrigerant (per ton)$85.00
    • Cards only, no cash; minimum fee $1.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. City of Knoxville bulky waste pickupCity service · KnoxvilleKnoxville residentsConditions applyCost not listed
    How it works

    City of Knoxville crews pick up bulky household items (furniture, appliances, tires off the rim) set at the curb where the city trash cart goes. Call 311 (865-215-4311) to place a "bulky alert" first; up to five items per week; allow up to two business days.

    Cost & rules
    • Call 311 for a bulky alert before setting out; up to five items per week at the curb where your trash cart goes.
    • Only if certified personnel drained the refrigerant and tagged the appliance; otherwise take it to the Solid Waste Facility.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

Places that don’t take refrigerators and freezers (1)
  • Knox County Convenience Centers · Knox 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.
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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Convenience Centers (opens in new tab) · Knox County Solid Waste
    • The centers are only for Knox County residents bringing their own residential waste and recycling; businesses, rental-property waste and contractors are sent to paid facilities. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Bulky Do-It-Yourself Demolition Waste (opens in new tab) · Knox County Solid Waste
    • Waste from outside Knox County is not accepted; users need a Knox license plate or proof of residency. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Refrigerant Containing Devices (opens in new tab) · Knox County Solid Waste
    • Devices that contained refrigerant, such as refrigerators and freezers, are not accepted at Convenience Centers. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Bulky Waste (opens in new tab) · City of Knoxville Waste & Resources Management
    • Residents may set out up to five bulky items per week; if more are set out none are collected. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Place a "bulky alert" by calling 311 before setting items out at the curb where the trash cart goes; allow up to two business days. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Refrigerators, freezers and other refrigerant appliances are collected only if certified personnel drained the coolant and tagged the item; otherwise take them to the Solid Waste Facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Transfer Station (opens in new tab) · City of Knoxville Waste & Resources Management
    • Since September 1, 2026, garbage and construction debris cost $85 per ton (minimum fee $1, cards only, no cash). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Appliances containing refrigerant cost $85 per ton. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Solid Waste Facility (opens in new tab) · City of Knoxville Waste & Resources Management
    • Residents and businesses can dispose of a wide variety of materials at the Solid Waste Facility, which houses the Transfer Station and the HHW Facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · City of Knoxville Waste & Resources Management
    • Air conditioners, refrigerators/freezers and TVs are not HHW but can be disposed of at the Solid Waste Facility for a fee. Checked October 26, 2026.

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