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Appliance Disposal in Corpus Christi, TX: Fridge Pickup and Rules
How to get rid of an old fridge, freezer, washer, dryer or range in Corpus Christi, from official city pages checked November 1, 2026. Corpus Christi population: 317,247 (U.S. Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025).
City rules and fees
- Heavy brush and bulky items are collected on scheduled set-out dates for each area, listed on the City page. Bulky items include large household appliances. (City of Corpus Christi Solid Waste Services: Heavy Brush and Bulky Items)
- One truckload of materials per scheduled collection. Each additional load is charged $82.63 plus tax on your utility bill. Piles may be no more than 6 feet high, 10 feet long and 6 feet deep. (City of Corpus Christi Solid Waste Services: Heavy Brush and Bulky Items)
- Improper set-out brings a Notice of Violation; non-compliance may bring fees up to $231.00 and/or fines up to $2,000 per day per violation. (City of Corpus Christi Solid Waste Services: Heavy Brush and Bulky Items)
- The bulky collection guidelines in the City's Solid Waste Services guide say: "Remove freon from appliances." (City of Corpus Christi Solid Waste Services: Solid Waste Services Guide (PDF))
- The J.C. Elliott Transfer Station accepts household appliances. There is no fee for residential customers paying for City collection who bring waste from their own residence, with a valid U.S. government-issued ID. Open Monday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., 361-826-1631. Loads must be covered or secured, or a $15.50 fee per load applies. (City of Corpus Christi Solid Waste Services: Solid Waste Services Guide (PDF))
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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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 Corpus Christi pick up old appliances?
Yes. Large household appliances go out with heavy brush and bulky items on your area's scheduled set-out dates. The City guide says to remove freon from appliances. Residential customers can also take appliances to the J.C. Elliott Transfer Station at no fee. Source: City of Corpus Christi.
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