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Refrigerators, freezers and water coolers

Refrigerators

Water coolers

Freezers

Air conditioners

Examples of large cooling appliances

  • Refrigerators
  • Freezers
  • Water coolers
  • Dehumidifiers
  • Air conditioners (residential only)

How to dispose

There are two ways to dispose of large kitchen appliances. 

Eco Centre drop-off location

  • Take to a City Eco Centre

Take empty cooling appliances to a City Eco Centre for recycling – charges will apply.

These appliances use refrigerant (freon) which will result in the following costs:

Private metal recycling

  • Take to a special drop-off location

Take empty cooling appliances to a metal recycler. Some private companies may buy appliances as scrap metal, charge a fee or accept items for free. Contact a metal recycler directly to find out what they accept. Options include:

Map of Eco Centre locations

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