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Do scrap yards take refrigerators?

Yes. SA Recycling buys selected metal refrigerators, but acceptance can vary by receiving yard. Before loading, confirm that the yard accepts your intact refrigerator, who will recover the refrigerant, how to access the drop-off process, and whether you will receive payment or owe a charge. EPA rules require refrigerant recovery before disposal or dismantling, so keep the refrigerant circuit intact and do not cut the lines or vent refrigerant.

Answer sources: SA Recycling appliance and material FAQ; EPA refrigerant appliance disposal guidance

What to confirm with the scrap yard

Call the specific receiving yard with the refrigerator’s model or description. Confirm whole-appliance intake, refrigerant recovery responsibility, access requirements and the final payment or charge before you move it.

Sources: SA Recycling appliance and material FAQ.

Prepare the refrigerator safely

Keep the refrigerant circuit intact. Refrigerant must be recovered before the refrigerator is disposed of or dismantled; do not cut lines or release refrigerant.

Sources: EPA refrigerant appliance disposal guidance.

If you need pickup instead

Dropcurb can handle an accepted full-size household refrigerator when it is outside and accessible before pickup. Dropcurb handles loading, transport and disposal. Mini fridges and commercial refrigerators have separate item options. If you need the refrigerator carried out from indoors, use a service that includes indoor carrying.

Sources: Dropcurb current pricing and standard pickup scope.

Current Dropcurb prices

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ItemPickup of oneEach additional
Refrigerator$109$59

For accepted items outside and accessible. Your pickup uses the highest first-item price, plus the additional-item price for each remaining item. Loading, transportation and disposal are included. Prices are before applicable sales tax; see your total before payment.

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