Large Appliances (Refrigerators, Freezers, AC Units)
Hazardous materialRefrigerators, freezers, and air conditioners contain refrigerant that federal law requires to be professionally removed before recycling, these need a specialized bulky-item or appliance pickup, not curbside recycling.
Curbside recycling?
No
Never put refrigerant-containing appliances in curbside recycling or regular trash pickup.
Safety note
EPA regulations require certified technicians to recover refrigerant before an appliance containing it can be recycled or scrapped.
How to prepare it
- Do not attempt to remove refrigerant yourself
- Check with your city for a scheduled bulky-item pickup or appliance take-back program
Retailer & manufacturer take-back programs
- Best Buy Electronics Recycling
Best Buy stores accept a wide range of small electronics for free recycling, with no purchase or receipt required, regardless of brand or age.
Common fees
Best Buy offers a fee-based haul-away service for large appliances; municipal bulky pickup programs vary, contact your city.
Quantity limits
Not confirmed
Residency restrictions
Not confirmed
Appointment required?
Bulky-item pickups and appliance haul-away services typically require scheduling in advance.
Recycling locations
Showing locations in our covered metros. Choose a metro to see only the locations there.
11 locations in covered metros
9003 N Main, Houston, TX
- Hours
- Tuesdays through Saturdays, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Fees
- Free for City of Houston residents
- Appointment
- Not required
- Residency
- For bulk or contractor-type debris: a current Texas-issued ID (driver's license, DPS ID, LTC, or consulate ID) plus a current City of Houston utility bill or lease with a matching address, out-of-state residents may use a current property tax bill instead. For recycling only, a current Texas-issued ID is sufficient.
Last verified 2026-09-26Official source ↗5565 Kirkpatrick, Houston, TX
- Hours
- Tuesdays through Saturdays, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Fees
- Free for City of Houston residents
- Appointment
- Not required
- Residency
- For bulk or contractor-type debris: a current Texas-issued ID (driver's license, DPS ID, LTC, or consulate ID) plus a current City of Houston utility bill or lease with a matching address, out-of-state residents may use a current property tax bill instead. For recycling only, a current Texas-issued ID is sufficient.
Last verified 2026-09-26Official source ↗10785 SW Freeway, Houston, TX
- Hours
- Tuesdays through Saturdays, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Fees
- Free for City of Houston residents
- Appointment
- Not required
- Residency
- For bulk or contractor-type debris: a current Texas-issued ID (driver's license, DPS ID, LTC, or consulate ID) plus a current City of Houston utility bill or lease with a matching address, out-of-state residents may use a current property tax bill instead. For recycling only, a current Texas-issued ID is sufficient.
Last verified 2026-09-26Official source ↗14400 Sommermeyer, Houston, TX
- Hours
- Tuesdays through Saturdays, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Fees
- Free for City of Houston residents
- Appointment
- Not required
- Residency
- For bulk or contractor-type debris: a current Texas-issued ID (driver's license, DPS ID, LTC, or consulate ID) plus a current City of Houston utility bill or lease with a matching address, out-of-state residents may use a current property tax bill instead. For recycling only, a current Texas-issued ID is sufficient.
Last verified 2026-09-26Official source ↗2240 Central Street, Houston, TX
- Hours
- Tuesdays through Saturdays, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Fees
- Free for City of Houston residents
- Appointment
- Not required
- Residency
- For bulk or contractor-type debris: a current Texas-issued ID (driver's license, DPS ID, LTC, or consulate ID) plus a current City of Houston utility bill or lease with a matching address, out-of-state residents may use a current property tax bill instead. For recycling only, a current Texas-issued ID is sufficient.
Last verified 2026-09-26Official source ↗5100 Sunbeam, Houston, TX
- Hours
- Tuesdays through Saturdays, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Fees
- Free for City of Houston residents
- Appointment
- Not required
- Residency
- For bulk or contractor-type debris: a current Texas-issued ID (driver's license, DPS ID, LTC, or consulate ID) plus a current City of Houston utility bill or lease with a matching address, out-of-state residents may use a current property tax bill instead. For recycling only, a current Texas-issued ID is sufficient.
Last verified 2026-09-26Official source ↗Brennan Drop-off Station
Verified2400 Brennan Ave., Fort Worth, TX
TiresLarge Appliances (Refrigerators, Freezers, AC Units)Electronics & Small DevicesComputers & Laptops+6 more- Hours
- Tuesdays through Fridays, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Saturdays, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Fees
- Free for Fort Worth residents
- Appointment
- Not required
- Residency
- Fort Worth residents on the city's sanitation service: a current water utility bill (within 6 months) showing sanitation charges plus a matching driver's license. Apartment residents may use a driver's license alone for recycling and household hazardous waste only.
Last verified 2026-09-25Official source ↗6260 Old Hemphill Rd., Fort Worth, TX
TiresLarge Appliances (Refrigerators, Freezers, AC Units)Electronics & Small DevicesComputers & Laptops+6 more- Hours
- Tuesdays through Fridays, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Saturdays, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Fees
- Free for Fort Worth residents
- Appointment
- Not required
- Residency
- Fort Worth residents on the city's sanitation service: a current water utility bill (within 6 months) showing sanitation charges plus a matching driver's license. Apartment residents may use a driver's license alone for recycling and household hazardous waste only.
Last verified 2026-09-25Official source ↗Southeast Drop-off Station
Verified5150 Martin Luther King Jr. Fwy., Fort Worth, TX
TiresLarge Appliances (Refrigerators, Freezers, AC Units)Electronics & Small DevicesComputers & Laptops+6 more- Hours
- Tuesdays through Fridays, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Saturdays, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Fees
- Free for Fort Worth residents
- Appointment
- Not required
- Residency
- Fort Worth residents on the city's sanitation service: a current water utility bill (within 6 months) showing sanitation charges plus a matching driver's license. Apartment residents may use a driver's license alone for recycling and household hazardous waste only.
Last verified 2026-09-25Official source ↗301 Hillshire Dr., Haslet, TX
TiresLarge Appliances (Refrigerators, Freezers, AC Units)Electronics & Small DevicesComputers & Laptops+6 more- Hours
- Tuesdays through Fridays, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Saturdays, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Fees
- Free for Fort Worth residents
- Appointment
- Not required
- Residency
- Fort Worth residents on the city's sanitation service: a current water utility bill (within 6 months) showing sanitation charges plus a matching driver's license. Apartment residents may use a driver's license alone for recycling and household hazardous waste only.
Last verified 2026-09-25Official source ↗McCommas Bluff Landfill
Verified5100 Youngblood Road, Dallas, TX
- Hours
- Mondays through Fridays, 5:00 AM to 8:00 PM; Saturdays, 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM; closed Sundays
- Fees
- Free for Dallas residents in passenger cars, station wagons, pickups, and trailers under 15 feet hauling their own household waste. Commercial disposal has separate fees.
- Appointment
- Not required
- Residency
- A current, valid driver's license is required for entry, along with proof of Dallas residency (a Dallas address on the license, or a current Dallas water bill).
Last verified 2026-09-29Official source ↗
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I recycle large appliances (refrigerators, freezers, ac units)?
- Refrigerators, freezers, and air conditioners contain refrigerant that federal law requires to be professionally removed before recycling, these need a specialized bulky-item or appliance pickup, not curbside recycling.
- Can large appliances (refrigerators, freezers, ac units) go in curbside recycling?
- Never put refrigerant-containing appliances in curbside recycling or regular trash pickup.
- Is there a safety concern with large appliances (refrigerators, freezers, ac units)?
- EPA regulations require certified technicians to recover refrigerant before an appliance containing it can be recycled or scrapped.
Last verified 2026-08-13
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