How do you get rid of an old refrigerator or chest freezer?

To get rid of an old refrigerator or chest freezer, arrange a retailer haul-away with a new delivery, or hire a junk removal crew to pick it up from your garage or basement.

You can’t just put an old fridge or freezer out at the curb with the trash. It would be easier if you could, though. But the fact is that these units have refrigerants that have to be handled under environmental rules. This is why regular collection turns them away and proper recycling is a must. Setting one out incorrectly can mean it sits there for weeks, or lands you a fine.

Your legitimate options are few. If you are buying a replacement, many retailers will haul the old unit away when they deliver the new one, so it is worth asking at purchase. You can also find a recycler equipped to remove the refrigerant and process the unit correctly, then figure out how to get it there. Both work, but either way, you have to move the heavy, bulky appliance out of wherever it is stored.

For most people, junk removal crews can make the process a great deal simpler. The Junkluggers of Wilmington handles appliance removal from wherever the unit sits, carrying a fridge or freezer up from the basement or out of a tight kitchen without damaging your floors or doorways. We then take care of the recycling for you, including both the refrigerant and the metal. And we’ll give you a written on-site estimate before we lift a thing. This is often the easiest way to get rid of an appliance you can’t move on your own.

Ready to clear out the old fridge or freezer? Schedule your pickup online. The Junkluggers of Wilmington serves Wilmington, Leland, Carolina Beach, Wrightsville Beach, Hampstead, Shallotte, and Sunset Beach.