Where to Recycle Appliances Near You

Find places to recycle appliances across the United States. Browse by city, then call ahead to confirm accepted items and any fees.

39 Cities

Large appliances (fridges, washers, dryers, stoves, AC units) are mostly steel and are valuable to scrap yards. Units with refrigerant (fridges, freezers, AC) must have the freon professionally recovered first.

Types of Appliances & How They're Recycled

🧊 Fridges, freezers & AC
Contain refrigerant that must be recovered by a certified tech — often a small fee.
🧺 Washers, dryers & stoves
Mostly steel; scrap yards and many transfer stations take them, sometimes free.

Appliance Recycling by State

New Jersey 31 locations Minnesota 30 locations Pennsylvania 25 locations Georgia 23 locations North Carolina 22 locations Indiana 21 locations Louisiana 18 locations New Hampshire 15 locations New Mexico 14 locations Texas 13 locations South Carolina 13 locations Michigan 13 locations Tennessee 11 locations Ohio 11 locations Missouri 11 locations Arkansas 11 locations Virginia 10 locations Oklahoma 10 locations Nebraska 10 locations Wyoming 9 locations California 9 locations Mississippi 9 locations Idaho 9 locations Alabama 9 locations Vermont 8 locations Oregon 8 locations New York 8 locations Massachusetts 8 locations Maryland 8 locations Illinois 8 locations Connecticut 8 locations Utah 7 locations Rhode Island 7 locations Nevada 7 locations Iowa 7 locations Colorado 7 locations Maine 6 locations Kentucky 6 locations Hawaii 6 locations South Dakota 5 locations Montana 5 locations Arizona 5 locations U.S. Virgin Islands 4 locations Delaware 4 locations

Appliance Recycling by City

Albuquerque, NM 10 locations Columbus, OH 6 locations Brooklyn, NY 5 locations Newark, NJ 5 locations Laramie, WY 4 locations Richmond, VA 4 locations Houston, TX 4 locations Oklahoma City, OK 4 locations Denver, CO 4 locations Cheyenne, WY 3 locations Salt Lake City, UT 3 locations Abilene, TX 3 locations Salem, OR 3 locations Lincoln, NE 3 locations New Orleans, LA 3 locations Ogden, UT 2 locations Fort Worth, TX 2 locations Murfreesboro, TN 2 locations Crossville, TN 2 locations Columbia, SC 2 locations Oregon City, OR 2 locations Tulsa, OK 2 locations Chapel Hill, NC 2 locations New York, NY 2 locations Santa Fe, NM 2 locations Nashua, NH 2 locations Las Vegas, NV 2 locations Reno, NV 2 locations St Louis, MO 2 locations Lansing, MI 2 locations Clare, MI 2 locations Baltimore, MD 2 locations Chalmette, LA 2 locations Des Moines, IA 2 locations Honolulu, HI 2 locations Kapolei, HI 2 locations Morrilton, AR 2 locations Newport, AR 2 locations Tempe, AZ 2 locations

How to Prepare Appliances

  • Appliances with freon (fridge/freezer/AC) usually need certified refrigerant recovery — ask about the fee.
  • Many scrap yards take freon-free metal appliances at no charge.
  • Secure or remove doors from old fridges for safety.

Appliance Recycling — Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I recycle appliances near me?

Use the city list on this page to find local drop-off locations, then open a city to see addresses, phone numbers and hours. Call ahead to confirm accepted items and any fees.

Is it free to recycle appliances?

Some locations accept it free; others charge a per-item or per-pound fee to cover processing. Fees vary by site, so confirm before you go.

Can I put appliances in my curbside recycling bin?

Usually not — appliances generally needs a dedicated drop-off rather than the curbside cart. Check your local city or county program for its rules.

Looking for something else? Browse the full recycling directory or scrap metal buyers.