Household Appliances

The Recycle Depot accepts:

• Floor-standing Freon appliances, such as refrigerators or freezers
• Small non-Freon appliances that fit on a countertop or in a closet, such as irons, microwaves, or vacuum cleaners
• APPLIANCES MUST BE EMPTY – ABSOLUTELY NO FOOD WASTE. 

The Depot does not accept any floor-standing appliances without Freon, such as washers, dryers, dishwashers, and stoves/ovens. These can be taken to a local scrapyard including Lewis Salvage or Rochester Iron and Metal.

There is a fee for removing/recycling Freon. It is an extremely hazardous gas that requires special training, handling, and equipment, and we are required to check for it whether or not the appliance is working. All our gaseous refrigerants are recycled. We charge:

• $25.00 each for full-size refrigerators and freezers
• $10.00 each for smaller appliances such as small dorm fridges, water coolers, etc.

For more information, see our fee schedule.