How to get rid of refrigerators and freezers in Orlando, FL

Last updated: November 6, 2026

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Take the doors off, then put the fridge out on yard-waste day within the two-item free limit.

✓ Last verified: 2026-11-06

Curbside: Yes — standard household refrigerators are listed among free hand-loadable large items on yard-waste day.
How to prepare: Remove all doors before placing at the curb so children cannot become trapped.
Cost / limits: Counts toward the two free large items per yard-waste day.
Appointment: No for hand-loadable units; claw truck via 407-246-2314 if too heavy.
Drop-off: Porter Road Transfer Station or Orange County Landfill.
Tip: City Solid Waste: 407-246-2314.

Official source: www.orlando.gov

Appliance hand truck — Designed for moving tall, heavy appliances like fridges.
Appliance moving straps — Keeps the door shut and the unit secured while moving it.

Federal Clean Air Act (Section 608) rules require refrigerant to be safely removed before refrigerators and freezers are disposed of. Ask any hauler or drop-off site how they handle the refrigerant. (www.epa.gov)
ENERGY STAR has recycling information for refrigerators, freezers and other appliances. (www.energystar.gov)

Take the doors off, then put the fridge out on yard-waste day within the two-item free limit.

Yes — standard household refrigerators are listed among free hand-loadable large items on yard-waste day.

Counts toward the two free large items per yard-waste day.

No for hand-loadable units; claw truck via 407-246-2314 if too heavy.

Porter Road Transfer Station or Orange County Landfill.

City Solid Waste: 407-246-2314.