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Appliance Disposal in Arlington, TX: Fridge Pickup and Rules

How to get rid of an old fridge, freezer, washer, dryer or range in Arlington, from official city pages checked November 1, 2026. Arlington population: 402,134 (U.S. Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025).

City rules and fees

• Bulky waste at the curb includes appliances, fencing, carpet and normal household items that will not fit in a trash cart. (City of Arlington: Residential Curbside Collections)
• Bulky waste is collected at the rate of two cubic yards (the size of a washer and dryer) per week. Each bundle or item must weigh less than 50 pounds. (City of Arlington: Residential Curbside Collections)
• Appliances containing Freon must have a certificate showing the Freon has been properly removed. (City of Arlington: Residential Curbside Collections)
• Bulky waste over two cubic yards may not be collected and must be removed from the curb within 24 hours. If it is not, the City has it removed and assesses a fee on the next water bill. The City page does not give the amount. (City of Arlington: Residential Curbside Collections)
• If you have more than two cubic yards of bulky items, call Republic Services at 817-317-2000 to schedule a special collection for a fee. (City of Arlington: Residential Curbside Collections)
• Arlington residents can bring bulky materials such as appliances to the city landfill for free up to three times a year, and at a discounted rate for each additional visit. (City of Arlington: Arlington Residents Get 3 Free Landfill Drop-Offs Per Year (June 2, 2026))
• The free and discounted visits are for Arlington Water Utilities account holders and authorized users, with a valid Texas driver license or Texas ID shown at the landfill scale house. They are only for homeowners whose permanent residence is in Arlington. (City of Arlington: Arlington Residents Get 3 Free Landfill Drop-Offs Per Year (June 2, 2026))
• Contractors, landlords, other multiple property owners and apartment complex tenants pay regular landfill fees. (City of Arlington: Arlington Residents Get 3 Free Landfill Drop-Offs Per Year (June 2, 2026))
• The landfill is open 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Landfill questions: 817-354-2305. To update water account details or authorized users, call the Action Center at 817-459-6777. (City of Arlington: Arlington Residents Get 3 Free Landfill Drop-Offs Per Year (June 2, 2026))

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