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Refrigerator Recycling in Green Bay, WI

Full-size refrigerators go to the Brown County Waste Transfer Station ($15 each); the city invoices $52 for one left at the curb. Mini fridges are accepted at the HMR facility.

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

4 ways to get rid of a refrigerator in Green Bay

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · Green BayNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $140.00
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    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. Brown County Waste Transfer StationCounty service · Brown CountyOpen to everyone$15
    How it works

    Brown County drop-off for trash, large appliances, tires and scrap metal at 3734 W. Mason St, Hobart, WI 54155. Fees apply (credit card only; $28 minimum per transaction): Freon appliances such as refrigerators $15 each, microwaves $5 each, tires $440 per ton; scrap metal has no fee. No electronics or batteries.

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Large appliance containing Freon$15
    • Credit card only; $28 minimum per transaction; loads must be tarped.
    • Before you go: Doors must be open.

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  3. City of Green Bay curbside bulk, appliance and electronics collection (invoiced)City service · Green BayGreen Bay residents$52
    How it works

    Green Bay does not run a regular bulk collection service, but items placed at the curb are collected and invoiced to the property owner (2026: bulk items $105 up to 3 cubic yards; electronics such as TVs and computers $65 each; appliances $35 each; refrigerators and freezers $52 each). During two bulk pickup weeks a year, up to two cubic yards of bulk items (no appliances or electronics) go free on the regular collection day.

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Refrigerator or freezer placed curbside$52
    • Invoiced to the property owner after collection; 2026 rates, subject to change annually.
    • Before you go: Remove doors.

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  4. Brown County Hazardous Material Recovery (HMR) facilityCounty service · Brown CountyOpen to everyoneConditions apply$15
    How it works

    Brown County Port & Resource Recovery household hazardous waste and electronics drop-off at 2561 S. Broadway, Green Bay, WI 54304 (the U.S. Census places this address in Ashwaubenon village). Residential drop-off Tuesday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and Thursday noon-6 p.m. Takes paint and chemicals, electronics (TVs, computers), small appliances such as microwaves and mini refrigerators, and batteries; per-pound or per-unit fees apply to some items.

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Miniature refrigerator$15
    • Only dorm or miniature refrigerators; full-size refrigerators go to the Waste Transfer Station.
    • Residential drop-off Tuesday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and Thursday noon-6 p.m.; stay in your vehicle with items in the trunk or truck bed.

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Places that don’t take refrigerators and freezers (1)
  • City of Green Bay bulk household item drop-off (Municipal Garages) · Green Bay

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

  • Hours & Locations - Hazardous Material Recovery (opens in new tab) · Brown County Port & Resource Recovery
    • Residential drop-off hours are Tuesday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and Thursday noon-6 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Acceptable Hazardous Material (opens in new tab) · Brown County Port & Resource Recovery
    • Small appliances such as microwaves and dorm or miniature refrigerators are accepted for a fee; large appliances go to the Waste Transfer Station. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Large appliances, including those containing Freon, are not taken at the HMR facility; take them to the Waste Transfer Station. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Drivers must remain in vehicles; hazardous materials must be in the trunk, liftgate or truck bed. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Rates & Fees - Hazardous Material (opens in new tab) · Brown County Port & Resource Recovery
    • For Brown County residents, computers, TVs, any electronic item, corded appliances and latex paint cost $0.35 per pound. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Miniature refrigerators cost $15 per unit; microwaves $5 per unit. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Waste Transfer Station (opens in new tab) · Brown County Port & Resource Recovery
    • The Brown County Waste Transfer Station is at 3734 W. Mason St, Hobart, WI 54155; all loads must be tarped. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Acceptable Waste Material (opens in new tab) · Brown County Port & Resource Recovery
    • Refrigerators and freezers (doors open) and tires are accepted for recycling for a fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Rates & Fees (opens in new tab) · Brown County Port & Resource Recovery
    • At the Waste Transfer Station: waste tires $440 per ton; large appliances containing Freon $15 per unit; non-Freon large appliances and microwaves $5 per unit; minimum fee $28 per transaction. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The Waste Transfer Station and South Landfill only accept credit cards (MasterCard, Discover, Visa). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Bulk Household Items (opens in new tab) · City of Green Bay
    • Green Bay residents can drop off bulk household items at the Municipal Garages (East Side, 1820 Mills Street; West Side, 519 South Oneida Street) with proof of residency. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Residents of Allouez, Ashwaubenon, Bellevue, De Pere, Town of Green Bay, Town of Scott, Wrightstown and other towns or villages may not use these sites. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Not accepted at the sites: appliances, batteries, electronics, Freon-containing units, paint, tires and TVs. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Electronics and Freon-containing units are not accepted at the drop-off sites. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The City does not provide a bulk collection service; bulk household items placed curbside are invoiced to the property owner: $105 up to 3 cubic yards (2026 fees). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Appliances placed curbside are invoiced at $35 each (including microwaves, washers and dryers) and $52 each for refrigerators and freezers (remove doors). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Wis. Stat. 287.01 Definitions (opens in new tab) · Wisconsin Legislature (Wisconsin Statutes)
    • Refrigerators and freezers are major appliances under Wisconsin law, so they are banned from landfills and incinerators. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Wisconsin DNR: Large Appliance Recycling Guide (PUB-WA 1814, 2025) (opens in new tab) · Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
    • Refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, dehumidifiers and some heaters need special treatment for their refrigerants; DNR keeps a list of registered refrigerant-removal businesses. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Most sites charge for appliances with cooling elements. Checked October 26, 2026.

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