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Refrigerator Recycling in Waukesha, WI

Johns Disposal picks up refrigerators and freezers for $60 each by prepaid appointment; the city's e-waste events also accept them (cash 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 Waukesha

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · WaukeshaNo 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 Waukesha bulky item, appliance and e-waste pickup (Johns Disposal)Pickup service · WaukeshaWaukesha residents$60
    How it works

    Eligible City of Waukesha residential properties schedule and prepay Johns Disposal (262-473-4700) for curbside pickup of bulky items, appliances, electronics, tires and motor oil. Limits: 5 items per pickup, 15 a month, 25 a year.

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Freon appliance$60

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  3. City of Waukesha e-waste drop-off events (Legacy Recycling)City service · WaukeshaOpen to everyoneCost not listed
    How it works

    The City of Waukesha brings in Legacy Recycling for e-waste drop-off events three times a year (2026: April 25, July 25 and October 24, 9 a.m. to noon, entrance at 600 Sentry Dr.). Open to residents of any community; cash only.

    Cost & rules
    • Cash only.

    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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Checked October 26, 2026

  • Garbage & Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Waukesha
    • Residents must contact Johns Disposal at 262-473-4700 to schedule and prepay for pickup. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Freon appliances include refrigerators and freezers; non-freon appliances include microwaves, washers and dryers. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • 2026 prices: non-freon appliance $45 per item, freon appliance $60 per item, 1 bulk item $45, 2-3 bulky items $60, 4-5 bulky items $75 per pickup. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • E-Waste (opens in new tab) · City of Waukesha
    • Legacy Recycling is brought in for drop-off events three times a year, open to any resident from any community. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Drop-off events are cash only. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Accepted items include computers, laptops, printers, cell phones, microwaves, refrigerators/freezers, washers/dryers and more. 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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