Refrigerator Removal and Disposal

A business owner in the Denver and Colorado Springs area has a commercial refrigerator in its cafeteria that he wants removed. A homeowner has an old freezer in the basement that she wants out of the house. Refrigerator removal and disposal is an important task that can occur in various ways and should work out well not only for the business or individual but also for the neighborhood and the environment.

What Is Refrigerator Disposal?

Refrigerator disposal refers to the proper way to get rid of a refrigerator. The emphasis here is “the proper way” to do an appliance disposal.

Yes, there’s indeed refrigerator recycling. However, the recycling process should be done responsibly to protect the neighborhood and the environment.

You can take an old fridge and place it on the street in front of your home or business in hopes that someone will pick it up for parts, but many agree that refrigerator removal in that way is irresponsible. That’s because you don’t know if the fridge will be disposed of in the right way. This article will discuss refrigerator removal appropriately done.

Why Fridge Recycling Is Important

Recycling in the 21st-century is a primary concern to protect our environment. Therefore, what to do with old refrigerators is a question many people have. Refrigerator recycling is important for more than one reason:

Kind to the environment

The first and most important reason is that recycling is kind to the environment. For example, a refrigerator contains steel, and this steel can be reused rather than thrown away as a landfill. In fact, with regard to older refrigerators, in most cases 98 percent of such fridges are recyclable.
Proper disposal of parts

A refrigerator contains certain parts, such as refrigerants, oils, etc., that can be dangerous. Proper refrigerator disposal of these elements is not only responsible, but there are state rules and regulations that may apply. A professional can properly dispose of dangerous parts while recycling the parts that can be saved.

How to Get Rid of Your Refrigerator

When it comes to what to do with old refrigerator units, there are a number of options:

Bulk trash pickup day

Not every area will have this, but some do. A bulk trash pickup day means that a professional bulk pickup, such as refrigerator removal, is scheduled once a month, for example. You will need to transport the fridge to the professional bulk pickup location.
Call the electric company

Not every area will have this, but some do. A bulk trash pickup day means that a professional bulk pickup, such as refrigerator removal, is scheduled once a month, for example. You will need to transport the fridge to the professional bulk pickup location.
Call an appliance dealer

Not every area will have this, but some do. A bulk trash pickup day means that a professional bulk pickup, such as refrigerator removal, is scheduled once a month, for example. You will need to transport the fridge to the professional bulk pickup location.
Drop off at recycling center

Recycling centers are places where you can drop off an old refrigerator. However, you want to make sure they recycle responsibly. Look for centers that follow the Responsible Appliance Disposal (RAD) program under the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). You will need to have a truck, van, or some vehicle big enough to transport the fridge to the recycling center.
Sell to a scrapyard

Another option for refrigerator disposal is to sell to a scrapyard. You will need to have a truck, van, or some vehicle big enough to transport the fridge to the scrapyard. Look for scrapyards that participate in the RAD program to ensure they are doing the right thing regarding the environment.
Resell your old fridge

If you want to get rid of your old fridge, and it still works, you can sell it. Popular sites to sell items including Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, etc. Because you’re dealing with the public, however, you need to proceed with caution. For example, instead of a buyer coming to your home, you can bring the fridge to a public place to make the sale.
Donate your fridge to charity

If your old fridge works and you don’t want any money for it, consider giving it to charity instead of selling it. A non-profit organization that relies on donations may be able to use it.
Call a junk removal service

One of the easiest ways to dispose of a fridge without moving it yourself is to call a junk removal service. Not only do they specialize in removing items, such as refrigerators, but they do so quickly. Responsible junk removal services dispose of and recycle parts correctly and according to any state or federal laws. These services save you time and save you work because you don’t have to haul the fridge to a location. They come to you. Most professional services will give you a free estimate, as well.

One of the Denver and Colorado Springs area’s professional junk removal services is Clutter Trucker. They specialize in business owners’ needs and can remove any commercial fridge or freezer. No job is too big. They can also provide services to homeowners who wish to get rid of their fridges or freezers. In addition to junk removal, Clutter Trucker’s other services include hoarding cleanup, office clean outs, extreme cleaning, and packing services.

Give a professional junk removal service a call. They can not only save you time, but you won’t have to handle your heavy fridge or freezer.

About Jennifer Hanzlick

Clutter Trucker is a Denver-based hoarding clean-out company founded by Jennifer Hanzlick. Jennifer leveraged 15 years of corporate experience in to start the company in 2008. Her mission is to help and educate individuals and their loved ones who have hoarding disorder. A featured speaker at Ted X Boulder, Jennifer works directly with community and non-profit organizations to boost public awareness about the condition. To that end, she founded the Colorado Hoarding Task Force in 2015.