Ask them what the local procedure is for disposing of appliances that contain refrigerant. Either arrange a bulky-item pick-up or deliver the mini-fridge to your local permanent toxic waste recycling facility, according to what they tell you.
Can you put a mini-fridge in the dumpster?
Refrigerators typically cannot be put in a dumpster because the refrigerant they contain is toxic. You can usually dispose of refrigerators through your local sanitation department's bulk debris pickup program.
What can I do with a broken mini-fridge?
Scrap metal - According to the Energy Star website: “Thousands of local scrap metal recyclers can recycle old fridges and freezers. Ask your scrap metal recycler for assurance that your old unit will be properly recycled.”Oct 15, 2019
How do I dispose of a mini fridge?
Refrigerators, including mini-fridges, are usually disposed of through the debris pickup program of your local sanitation department. Some areas also allow throwing away refrigerators in the dumpster as long as they have been rightly drained by an HVAC professional.Feb 3, 2020
What can I do with a broken mini fridge?
Scrap metal - According to the Energy Star website: “Thousands of local scrap metal recyclers can recycle old fridges and freezers. Ask your scrap metal recycler for assurance that your old unit will be properly recycled.”Oct 15, 2019
How can I get rid of my old refrigerator for free?
Your local waste management division or department of public works may offer heavy trash pick-up and recycling programs for appliances. Contact them directly for information. Talk to your local scrap metal recycler. Thousands of local scrap metal recyclers can recycle old fridges and freezers.Jun 16, 2021