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Appliance Disposal in El Paso, TX: Fridge Pickup and Rules

How to get rid of an old fridge, freezer, washer, dryer or range in El Paso, from official city pages checked November 1, 2026. El Paso population: 683,012 (U.S. Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025).

City rules and fees

• El Paso residents (not businesses or contractors) can drop off trash, household hazardous waste, recyclables and bulky items at the five Citizen Collection Stations. A pass is required. (City of El Paso Environmental Services: Citizen Collection Stations)
• Bring a current water bill and a valid ID with a matching address. Limit four visits per month; single-axle trailers up to 8 feet only. Open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday to Saturday. No construction debris. (City of El Paso Environmental Services: Citizen Collection Stations)
• The stations page does not mention appliances or Freon. Call 3-1-1 or (915) 212-0000 to confirm appliances before you bring one. (City of El Paso Environmental Services: Citizen Collection Stations)

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