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Appliance Disposal in San Francisco, CA: Fridge Pickup and Rules
How to get rid of an old fridge, freezer, washer, dryer or range in San Francisco, from official city pages checked October 31 and November 1, 2026. San Francisco population: 826,079 (U.S. Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025).
City rules and fees
- Recology residential customers (buildings with 5 units or fewer) get two curbside bulky item collections per year at no additional charge; each unit in a building with 6 or more units gets one. (Recology San Francisco: Bulky Items)
- Accepted: residential refrigerators, washers, dryers, stoves and other kitchen appliances. Not accepted: commercial refrigerators, washers and stoves. (Recology San Francisco: Accepted Bulky Items)
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 Recology take my old fridge?
Yes, a residential refrigerator is an accepted bulky item. Buildings with 5 or fewer units get two no-charge bulky collections a year; in buildings with 6 or more units, each unit gets one. Source: Recology San Francisco.
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