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Appliance Disposal in Fresno, CA: Fridge Pickup and Rules
How to get rid of an old fridge, freezer, washer, dryer or range in Fresno, from official city pages checked November 1, 2026. Fresno population: 555,549 (U.S. Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025).
City rules and fees
- The One-Time Bulky Item Pickup is available once a year at no extra cost to City of Fresno residential solid waste customers in good standing. Request it through 3-1-1, (559) 621-2489 or the FresGO app. (City of Fresno Department of Public Utilities: One-Time Bulky Item Pickup)
- Accepted items include stoves and ovens, and water heaters if drained. Refrigerators and freezers are not accepted. Items must be out by 6:00 a.m. on pickup day. (City of Fresno Department of Public Utilities: One-Time Bulky Item Pickup)
- Free Dump Events at the Cedar Avenue Recycling and Transfer Station (CARTS) accept appliances from City of Fresno solid waste customers at no additional cost, up to one full-size pickup truck payload per household. The next date on the City page is November 14 to 15, 2026, 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. each day. Bring a City utility bill or Proof of Eligibility Form and a state-issued ID. (City of Fresno Department of Public Utilities: Residential Services (Free Dump Events))
- The pages do not say whether Free Dump Events take refrigerators. Ask 3-1-1 before you bring one. (City of Fresno Department of Public Utilities: Residential Services (Free Dump Events))
Federal refrigerant rule
- The final disposer of an appliance is responsible for making sure any refrigerant in it is recovered. If someone else recovered it first, EPA requires a signed statement with that person's name and address and the date of recovery. EPA says no sticker is required for disposal. (U.S. EPA: Appliance Disposal (Section 608))
Before you haul it
- Empty fridges and freezers completely.
- Check whether the program wants fridge or freezer doors removed, taped shut or left on. Rules differ by city; some reject taped doors.
- Unplug the appliance. On a gas range or dryer, have the gas line shut off and capped by a qualified person before moving it.
- Call ahead: fees and rules change, and the official pages are the final word.
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California repair shops
Partner shops coming soon. No California repair shop is listed on this site yet. Shops will only be shown as partners after they agree in writing. Until then, ask any shop you call whether it works on your appliance and brand, and check reviews from more than one source.
FAQ
Will Fresno pick up my old refrigerator?
Not through the One-Time Bulky Item Pickup: refrigerators and freezers are on its not-accepted list. Stoves, ovens and drained water heaters are accepted. Source: City of Fresno.
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