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Refrigerator Recycling in Wauwatosa, WI

Refrigerators cost $30 at the Wauwatosa Drop Off Center or $75 for curbside pickup; working units under 15 years old can go to the Habitat ReStore.

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

5 ways to get rid of a refrigerator in Wauwatosa

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · WauwatosaNo 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. Wauwatosa Drop Off CenterDrop-off · 11100 W. Walnut Rd., WauwatosaWauwatosa residents$30
    Where

    11100 W. Walnut Rd.
    Wauwatosa, WI 53226

    Hours

    Wed & Sat 7:30 AM–4 PM

    Cost & rules

    Refrigerators and freezers

    AcceptedFees apply
    Fees for refrigerators and freezers
    Large appliance$30.00 each

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. Habitat for Humanity ReStore WauwatosaDrop-off · 3015 N. 114th St., WauwatosaOpen to everyoneConditions applyCost not listed
    Where

    3015 N. 114th St.
    Wauwatosa, WI 53222

    Hours

    Tue–Fri 10 AM–6 PM; Sat 10 AM–4 PM; closed Sun–Mon

    Cost & rules

    Refrigerators and freezers

    Accepted with conditionsCost unknown

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

    • Must work completely and be no older than 15 years.
    • Free standard pickup can be scheduled 1-2 weeks ahead.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  4. Wauwatosa Special Collection (appliances, TVs and bulky items)City service · WauwatosaWauwatosa residents$30–$75
    How it works

    Wauwatosa Public Works picks up major appliances, televisions and bulky household items at the curb for a fee; call (414) 471-8422 for an estimate and to schedule.

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    First appliance or TV$75
    Each additional appliance or TV, same trip$30

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  5. Refrigerant Depot Appliance RecyclingDrop-off · outside Wauwatosa · 5311 S. 9th Street, MilwaukeeOpen to everyoneFree
    Where

    5311 S. 9th Street
    Milwaukee, WI 53221

    Hours

    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM

    Cost & rules

    Refrigerators and freezers

    AcceptedFree (documented)
    • Preparation: Remove all gas and oil first.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

Places that don’t take refrigerators and freezers (3)

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

  • Home Haz Mat Collection - Locations and Lists of Items (opens in new tab) · Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District
    • MMSD only accepts waste generated by households or apartments in Milwaukee County; no businesses or contractors. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Not accepted: microwaves, refrigerators, televisions, tires and washing machines. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Appliance Recycling (opens in new tab) · Refrigerant Depot, LLC
    • Appliance drop-off is free. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Accepted household appliances include clothes washers and dryers, microwaves, refrigerators and freezers. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • There are no residency restrictions and no ID is required for drop-off. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • All gas and oil must be removed before drop-off. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Residential and commercial appliances, working or not, are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Donor Guidelines (opens in new tab) · Goodwill Greater Milwaukee & Chicago
    • Goodwill does not accept large appliances such as refrigerators or washers/dryers. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Wauwatosa Store and Donation Center (opens in new tab) · Goodwill Greater Milwaukee & Chicago
    • Goodwill Wauwatosa Store and Donation Center is at 12121 W. Feerick St., ZIP 53222 (phone (414) 393-1487). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Items We Accept (opens in new tab) · Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity ReStore
    • ReStore accepts refrigerators, washing machines, dryers and microwaves that work completely and are no older than 15 years. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Schedule A Pickup (opens in new tab) · Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity ReStore
    • Standard pickup is free for eligible donations scheduled 1-2 weeks ahead; expedited pickup through ReSupply starts at $99. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • ReStore Wauwatosa (opens in new tab) · Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity ReStore
    • ReStore address: 3015 N. 114th St., Wauwatosa, WI 53222. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Drop Off Center (opens in new tab) · City of Wauwatosa Department of Public Works
    • A valid Wisconsin driver license with a current Wauwatosa address is required to use the Drop Off Center or buy a permit. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Recycling and scrap metal $5 per load; large appliances $30 each; tires $5-10 each; TVs $30-$45 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Special Collection (opens in new tab) · City of Wauwatosa Department of Public Works
    • Each appliance (refrigerators, freezers, washers, dryers, TVs) can be taken to the Drop Off Center for $30. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Curbside appliance or TV pickup costs $75 for the first item and $30 for each additional one on the same trip. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Special collection fees vary; call Public Works at (414) 471-8422 or email for a cost estimate. 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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