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Appliance Disposal in Austin, TX: Fridge Pickup and Rules
How to get rid of an old fridge, freezer, washer, dryer or range in Austin, from official city pages checked November 1, 2026. Austin population: 1,002,632 (U.S. Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025).
City rules and fees
- Austin Resource Recovery residential customers (single-family homes and up to fourplexes) can schedule up to three on-demand bulk collections per calendar year. (City of Austin Resource Recovery: On-demand bulk, brush and household hazardous waste collection)
- Appliances are accepted in bulk collection; remove the doors. (City of Austin Resource Recovery: On-demand bulk, brush and household hazardous waste collection)
- Schedule through the Austin Recycles app, online, or by calling 3-1-1. Items must be at the curb by 5:30 a.m. on the appointment date; appliances go in the metal and rigid plastics pile. (City of Austin Resource Recovery: On-demand bulk, brush and household hazardous waste collection)
- The City page does not list a paid option for bulk collections beyond your three a year. Call 3-1-1 (512-974-2000) to confirm what is available after that. (City of Austin Resource Recovery: On-demand bulk, brush and household hazardous waste collection)
- The City page does not say whether a fridge or freezer needs its refrigerant removed or tagged first. Ask 3-1-1 before you set one out. (City of Austin Resource Recovery: On-demand bulk, brush and household hazardous waste collection)
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.
Other cities
Texas repair shops
Partner shops coming soon. No Texas 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 Austin pick up old appliances?
Yes, through on-demand bulk collection, up to three times a year. Remove appliance doors. Source: City of Austin Resource Recovery.
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