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

Last updated: November 6, 2026

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Have Freon removed, then use your S.W.E.E.P. date or a special pickup for the fridge.

✓ Last verified: 2026-11-06

Curbside: Yes on S.W.E.E.P. only after Freon is removed — City accepted-items list requires Freon removal for household appliances.
How to prepare: Arrange Freon recovery before set-out; place in the S.W.E.E.P. pile clear of obstacles.
Cost / limits: S.W.E.E.P. free annual collection (≤10 cu yd) or special pickup $18.12/cu yd.
Appointment: S.W.E.E.P. lookup or (813) 274-8811 for special pickup.
Drop-off: McKay Bay Scale House for account holders.
Tip: Do not put Freon appliances in the pile until refrigerant is removed.

Official source: www.tampa.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)

Have Freon removed, then use your S.W.E.E.P. date or a special pickup for the fridge.

Yes on S.W.E.E.P. only after Freon is removed — City accepted-items list requires Freon removal for household appliances.

S.W.E.E.P. free annual collection (≤10 cu yd) or special pickup $18.12/cu yd.

S.W.E.E.P. lookup or (813) 274-8811 for special pickup.

McKay Bay Scale House for account holders.

Do not put Freon appliances in the pile until refrigerant is removed.