Refrigerator Removal in San Diego
Getting a new fridge, or clearing out an old one from the garage? CleanOut247 provides refrigerator removal across San Diego — full-size fridges, chest and upright freezers, wine coolers and mini fridges. We carry it out, load it upright when possible, and deliver it to a recycler that recovers the refrigerant before scrapping.
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Refrigerator Removal — and everything else we haul
Fridges and freezers we remove
Working, broken, or full of last year's food (please empty it):
- Side-by-side, French-door and top-freezer refrigerators
- Garage fridges, chest freezers and upright freezers
- Mini fridges, beverage coolers and wine refrigerators
- Commercial reach-in units from offices and small businesses
Why refrigerators need special disposal in San Diego
Refrigerators and freezers use refrigerant and insulating foam that can damage the ozone layer if released. Federal rules require the refrigerant to be recovered by certified technicians before the appliance is scrapped, which is why San Diego trash service won't take them. We handle the drop-off so you don't have to find a facility that accepts them.
Refrigerator removal price
Refrigerator and freezer removal is $145 curbside / $240 full-service each (our minimum pickup is $130). Clearing a fridge plus other kitchen appliances or junk? Load pricing from $130 curbside usually covers it all.
How to dispose of an old refrigerator
Wondering how you can get rid of a fridge? You can't put it in the trash, and you shouldn't leave it on the curb. Old refrigerators need their refrigerant recovered before they're scrapped, so they have to go to an appliance recycler or a landfill that handles appliances separately.
Where can you take an old refrigerator in San Diego? Ask your retailer about haul-away when you buy a new one, or book a refrigerator haul away. We pick up working, broken and garage fridges, freezers and mini fridges, and take them to recyclers that handle the refrigerant properly.
How do you dispose of a fridge yourself? Empty it, unplug it to defrost, and check that the place where you dispose of a refrigerator accepts units with refrigerant. Or let our fridge removal services handle it: we pick up the old fridge, recycle it, and you never have to work out where to dump a refrigerator.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does refrigerator removal cost in San Diego?+
$145 curbside / $240 full-service per refrigerator or freezer, with a $130 minimum pickup.
Do I need to empty and defrost the fridge?+
Please empty it and unplug it a day ahead so it can drain. We'll take care of the rest.
Can you take a fridge out of my garage or upstairs?+
Yes — garages, kitchens, upstairs condos and tight spaces are all part of the job.
Who picks up old refrigerators?+
Appliance retailers sometimes take one when they deliver a new unit. Otherwise, a junk removal company like CleanOut247 picks up any fridge or freezer for $145 curbside / $240 full-service, including broken ones.
Where can I dispose of a fridge in San Diego?+
At an appliance or metal recycler, or a landfill that accepts appliances with refrigerant for special handling — call ahead. Or have us pick it up and recycle it for you.
What is the cost to dispose of a refrigerator?+
Our refrigerator removal cost is $145 curbside / $240 full-service per unit, covering pickup, carry-out and recycling, with a $130 minimum pickup.
Where can I learn how to dispose of old refrigerator units myself?+
Read our guide on how to get rid of a refrigerator in San Diego. It covers where to dispose of a refrigerator, refrigerant rules, recycling options and costs.
Where to take old fridge units in San Diego?+
Landfills, transfer stations and certified appliance recyclers. Where to dispose of fridge units without a truck? We haul away the refrigerator for you.
What's the cost to dispose of refrigerator units?+
Expect a landfill appliance fee if you self-haul. With us, the fridge is priced per item with a $130 minimum pickup. To dispose a refrigerator properly, the refrigerant must be recovered, and we take care of that.
How do I get rid of an old refrigerator?+
Refrigerators contain refrigerant that must be recovered before scrapping, so they can't go in the trash. We pick up fridges, freezers and mini fridges and take them to recyclers that handle the refrigerant properly.
How do I get rid of a washer and dryer?+
Once they're disconnected, we carry them out and take them to a metal recycler. If you need, we can pick them up from a laundry room, garage or upstairs unit — just turn off the water and gas first or tell us when you book.
Who picks up old appliances for free?+
Some utilities and retailers run occasional appliance recycling or haul-away offers, usually with conditions. If you need it gone now, we pick up any appliance with firm, upfront pricing — and curbside pickup costs less.
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