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Refrigerator Recycling in Racine, WI

Refrigerators and freezers cost $30 each at the Racine Transfer Station; the Habitat ReStore takes working refrigerators by pickup only.

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

3 ways to get rid of a refrigerator in Racine

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · RacineNo 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 (Racine)Drop-off · 1101 Grove Ave, RacineOpen to everyoneConditions applyCost not listed
    Where

    1101 Grove Ave
    Racine, WI 53405

    Hours

    Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

    Cost & rules

    Refrigerators and freezers

    Accepted with conditionsCost unknown

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

    • Working refrigerators by pickup only (not drop-off); plug in for 8 hours before pickup.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. City of Racine Transfer Station drop-off (6300 21st Street)City service · RacineRacine residents$30
    How it works

    City-run transfer station and drop-off center at 6300 21st Street in the City of Racine. Per-item fees for tires, appliances, TVs, computers and household bulky items. Open Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. Payment by card or Apple Pay on site, no cash.

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Freon appliance (refrigerator, freezer)$30

    Official page (opens in new tab)

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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Wisconsin rules

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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Bulky Waste Drop Off (opens in new tab) · City of Racine
    • Freon appliances such as refrigerators and freezers cost $30 per appliance. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Tire Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Racine
    • Every visit to the Transfer Station requires proof of residency: a current driver's license or City of Racine property tax statement. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Solid Waste (opens in new tab) · City of Racine
    • DPW picks up bulky items defined as furniture, mattresses, box springs and carpet tied in four-foot rolls; it does not curbside collect appliances, electronics, construction waste or tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Donate to ReStore (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity of Racine & Kenosha Counties
    • Appliances accepted include washing machines, dryers, microwaves and refrigerators/freezers; all must be clean, complete and in 100% working order. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • All appliances must be clean, complete and in 100% working order. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Refrigerators must be plugged in for 8 hours before pickup and are not eligible for drop-off donation. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The ReStore picks up donations in Racine and Kenosha counties; call 262-898-2929 to schedule. 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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