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Appliance Disposal in Los Angeles, CA: Fridge Pickup and Rules

How to get rid of an old fridge, freezer, washer, dryer or range in Los Angeles, from official city pages checked November 1, 2026. Los Angeles population: 3,869,089 (U.S. Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025).

City rules and fees

• Residents with LA Sanitation and Environment (LASAN) curbside service can get large metal and household appliances picked up at no extra cost: refrigerators and freezers, washers and dryers, dishwashers, air conditioners, water heaters and standard heaters. (LA Sanitation and Environment: Metal Appliance Pickup)
• Remove the doors from a refrigerator or freezer before placing it at the curb, and mention every item when you book. (LA Sanitation and Environment: Metal Appliance Pickup)
• Mostly-metal items not on the list: call 1-800-773-2489. (LA Sanitation and Environment: Metal Appliance Pickup)

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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Last updated: November 1, 2026