Consider reuse or repair before disposal. DIY repair resources through iFixit.
Dehumidifiers with refrigerants are treated like "refrigerators" when they need to be replaced, repaired, or recycled.
Refrigerator - Non-working
A non-working refrigerator or freezer may be defective, broken, or no longer functioning.
Vendors
| Vendor | Address | City | Destination | Disposal Method | Notes | |
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| Elian Electronics Recycling |
1634 West 19th Street Suite B |
Santa Ana | courtesy item. Mini-fridges only. | |||
| Freon Free | 1881 Walters Ct Suite A | Fairfield | Recycle | Drop-off for a Fee, Pick-up for a Fee | ||
| Fry's Metals | 1845 W. Winton Ave. | Hayward | Recycle | Pick-up for a Fee | Will take for a fee. Call first for pricing. | |
| ARCA Recycling |
7401 Morton Ave Ste B |
Newark | Recycle | Pick-up for a Fee | Wine coolers, small fridges, dehumidifiers. 10 or more for pick up by appt. | |
| Newby Island Landfill & Resource Recovery Park | 1601 Dixon Landing Rd. | Milpitas | Recycle | Drop-off for a Fee | ||
| Bee Green Recycling & Supply (Asphalt Shingle Recyclers) |
5900 Coliseum Way (Inert Debris & Green Waste Recycling) |
Oakland | Recycle | Drop-off for a Fee | All appliances with refrigeration coolant systems. | |
| Pleasanton Transfer Station | 3110 Busch Rd. | Pleasanton | Recycle | Drop-off for a Fee | Appliance fee plus freon fee. Separate for appliance drop-off | |
| NixxIt | 19532 Center St | Castro Valley | Recycle | Pick-up for a Fee | ||
| Schnitzer Steel (Oakland) | 1101 Embarcadero West | Oakland | Recycle | Buyback Pick-up | Drained. No refrigerants | |
| Schnitzer Steel (San Jose) | 11665 Berryessa Rd. | San Jose | Recycle | Buyback Pick-up | Commercial quantity. Drained. No refrigerants | |
| TDR Electronic Recycling | 529 Race St | San Jose | Recycle | Free Drop-off | Small refrigerators only. | |
| Rapid Recycle | 5292 Pacheco Blvd. | Pacheco | Recycle | Drop-off for a Fee | ||
| RECYCLE IT, INC. | 3300 Pacheco Blvd | Martinez | Recycle | Drop-off for a Fee | There is a $20 charge for anything with freon. (refrigerators/freezers/air conditioners/etc.) | |
| Best Buy | 715 El Camino Real | Mountain View | Recycle | Free Drop-off, Pick-up for a Fee | ||
| Altamont Landfill (WM, Inc.) | 10840 Altamont Pass Rd. | Livermore | Recycle | Drop-off for a Fee | Must be freon free. | |
| SMaRT Station | 301 Carl Rd | Sunnyvale | Recycle | Drop-off for a Fee | Drop off this item for recycling. Always call ahead. Fees may apply. The SMaRT Station charges fees on large appliances and items with coolant such as air conditioners and refrigerators. Call for fee information. Please note that the SMaRT Station serves Mountain View and Sunnyvale residents only. | |
| Shoreway Environmental Center (SEC) | 333 Shoreway Road | San Carlos | Recycle | Drop-off for a Fee | ||
| Recology Recycle My Junk | San Francisco | Recycle | Free Pick-up, Pick-up for a Fee | |||
| Recycle1234: E-Waste & Solar Panel Recycling Center | 30311 Whipple Rd | Union City | Recycle | Drop-off for a Fee | Dorm Fridges- $60 Bar Fridge - $30 Regular Fridges- $90 Commercial Fridges- $250 | |
| Bay Area Electronics Recycling Center (Union City) | 33548 Central Ave | Union City | Recycle | Drop-off for a Fee |
Curbside Service
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| Alameda |
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| Castro Valley Sanitary District |
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| Emeryville |
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| Fremont |
Up to two appliances or large items (not to exceed 150 lbs each). ### |
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| Hayward |
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