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Refrigerator Recycling in Newport News, VA

Call 757-933-2311 to book a white-goods pickup (usually Wednesdays, first 28 callers); working refrigerators can go to the Habitat ReStore.

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

3 ways to get rid of a refrigerator in Newport News

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · Newport NewsNo 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. Habitat for Humanity ReStore - Newport NewsDrop-off · 371 Chatham Drive, Newport NewsOpen to everyoneConditions applyCost not listed
    Where

    371 Chatham Drive
    Newport News, VA 23602

    Hours

    Donation drop-off Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; closed Sunday

    Cost & rules

    Refrigerators and freezers

    Accepted with conditionsCost unknown

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

    • Must be in working condition.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. Newport News bulk waste and white goods collectionCity service · Newport NewsNewport News residentsConditions applyCost not listed
    How it works

    Every-other-week curbside bulk collection (up to 6 cubic yards) for properties paying the Solid Waste User Fee; refrigerators, washers and dryers are collected by appointment (757-933-2311), usually Wednesdays for the first 28 callers.

    Cost & rules
    • Call 757-933-2311 for an appointment; usually Wednesdays, first 28 callers.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

Places that don’t take refrigerators and freezers (2)

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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Virginia rules

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Checked October 26, 2026

  • What Can I Donate? (opens in new tab) · Goodwill of Central and Coastal Virginia
    • Goodwill accepts furniture in good condition, small appliances and small electronics. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • What Can't I Donate? (opens in new tab) · Goodwill of Central and Coastal Virginia
    • Goodwill does not accept large appliances (refrigerators, washers, dryers), mattresses and box springs, or paint. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Bulk Waste Program (opens in new tab) · City of Newport News Public Works - Solid Waste
    • White goods such as refrigerators, washers and dryers must be scheduled by calling 757-933-2311; collection is typically Wednesdays, limited to the first 28 callers. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • White goods collection typically occurs every Wednesday, limited to the first 28 callers. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Waste must be generated by the resident and a current Solid Waste User Fee must be assessed on the property; set out after 3 p.m. the day before, by 7 a.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Newport News Habitat for Humanity ReStore (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg
    • Acceptable donations include furniture, appliances, exercise equipment in full working condition and electronics; free pickup can be scheduled. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Schedule a Free ReStore Donation Pickup (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg
    • Appliances must work; includes washers, dryers, refrigerators and microwaves. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Virginia DEQ: Special Waste (HHW, e-waste, white goods) (opens in new tab) · Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
    • DEQ: white goods (stoves, washers, water heaters, refrigerators, air conditioners, freezers) may contain refrigerants, oil, PCBs or mercury that must be removed before recycling or disposal. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Refrigerants should not be vented to the air or drained to the ground or sewer. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • DEQ: many localities offer convenience centers or special collection days for HHW; check with your local Public Works office. Private vendors may offer free or fee-based services. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Code of Virginia 10.1-1400: Definitions (Virginia Waste Management Act) (opens in new tab) · Code of Virginia (Virginia General Assembly, Legislative Information System)
    • Virginia law defines household hazardous waste as household waste that would otherwise be hazardous, including certain batteries, solvent-based paint and paint thinners, used motor oil, and fluorescent bulbs. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Virginia DEQ: Recycling Guidance by Material (household hazardous waste) (opens in new tab) · Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
    • DEQ: many Virginia communities offer annual HHW collection events or permanent collection locations; check your county or city website. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • DEQ: if your community has no HHW program, or you cannot wait for the next event, you may put HHW in your regular trash, after drying or absorbing liquids. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Virginia DEQ: Statewide Recycling Programs (opens in new tab) · Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
    • DEQ: your local government website or recycling coordinator is the best source for recycling and special collection events; for electronics or tires, contact your locality's Recycling Program Manager. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Virginia DEQ: Virginia Recycling Mandates (opens in new tab) · Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
    • Every county, city, town or regional authority must run recycling programs meeting a minimum recycling rate of 15% or 25%, depending on density and unemployment. Checked October 26, 2026.

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