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Appliance Disposal in Oakland, CA: Fridge Pickup and Rules
How to get rid of an old fridge, freezer, washer, dryer or range in Oakland, from official city pages checked November 1, 2026. Oakland population: 440,838 (U.S. Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025).
City rules and fees
- Bulky drop offs and pickups for all Oakland households, owners and renters, are included with trash service. Reservations are required: call 1-888-962-8559 (1-888-WM-BULKY) or book online. (City of Oakland (Oakland Recycles): Bulky Junk Services)
- A curbside pickup takes up to 4 cubic yards, including 2 appliances for single-family homes (1 to 4 units) or 1 appliance for apartments and condos (5 or more units). (City of Oakland (Oakland Recycles): Bulky Junk Services)
- Place items at the curb by 6 a.m. on your appointment day, and not more than one day before, or you may be fined. Set-outs over the allowed amounts are subject to a fee. (City of Oakland (Oakland Recycles): Bulky Junk Services)
Official sources differ: When a single-family home can book a second Oakland curbside pickup
- The Bulky Junk Services page says a second curbside pickup is available annually at no additional cost 45 days after using one bulky drop off and one curbside pickup. (City of Oakland (Oakland Recycles): Bulky Junk Services, checked November 1, 2026)
- The 2026 bulky pickup flyer says single-family homes can schedule a second pickup after completing a drop off appointment and 60 days after using a curbside pickup. (City of Oakland (Oakland Recycles): Bulky Pickup Flyer 2026 (PDF), checked November 1, 2026)
Who to call: Both come from Oakland Recycles. We lead with the web page, which is the booking page. Call 1-888-962-8559 to confirm the wait before you book.
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
Does Oakland pick up old appliances?
Yes. Curbside bulky pickup is included with trash service: 2 appliances for single-family homes, 1 for apartments and condos. Call 1-888-962-8559. Source: City of Oakland (Oakland Recycles).
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