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Appliance Disposal in Laredo, TX: Fridge Pickup and Rules
How to get rid of an old fridge, freezer, washer, dryer or range in Laredo, from official city pages checked November 1, 2026. Laredo population: 269,515 (U.S. Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025).
City rules and fees
- Residents paying City of Laredo residential garbage fees get two free bulky item collections a year (City Ordinance Chapter 14, Section 14-9). Large household appliances are accepted. (City of Laredo Solid Waste Services: Brush and Bulky Item Collection Service)
- Call 956-796-1098 to schedule a work order. (City of Laredo Solid Waste Services: Brush and Bulky Item Collection Service)
- Additional pickups in the same year, or for non-residents: $15.00 for the 1st item, $10.00 for the 2nd and $5.00 for each later item on the same request. (City of Laredo Solid Waste Services: Brush and Bulky Item Collection Service)
- Set items in the right-of-way, at least 10 feet from large objects such as parked cars, mailboxes, fences and power lines. (City of Laredo Solid Waste Services: Brush and Bulky Item Collection Service)
- The City page does not mention refrigerant or Freon. Ask when you call 956-796-1098 to schedule. (City of Laredo Solid Waste Services: Brush and Bulky Item Collection Service)
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 Laredo pick up old appliances for free?
Yes, twice a year for residents paying City garbage fees. Extra pickups cost $15 for the first item, $10 for the second and $5 for each one after. Call 956-796-1098. Source: City of Laredo.
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