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Appliance Disposal in Tempe, AZ: Fridge Pickup and Rules
How to get rid of an old fridge, freezer, washer, dryer or range in Tempe, from official city pages checked November 1, 2026. Tempe population: 190,571 (U.S. Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025).
City rules and fees
- Appliances with Freon (refrigerators, freezers, dehumidifiers, AC units) are prohibited in bulk trash collection. Small appliances without Freon, washers and microwaves are accepted. (City of Tempe: Bulk trash and green organics collection)
- Bulk trash and green organics collection runs every other month. Items must be out by 6 a.m. Monday of your collection week, no earlier than 10 days before. (City of Tempe: Bulk trash and green organics collection)
- The Household Products Collection Center (HPCC) accepts refrigerators, freezers, washers, dryers, water heaters, stoves, dishwashers and A/C units from Tempe and Guadalupe residents. Bring a current utility bill or driver's license. (City of Tempe: Items accepted for disposal at the HPCC)
- A call-in pickup outside your bulk week is available for a fee: call 480-350-4311 for pricing. (City of Tempe: Bulk trash and green organics collection)
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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Arizona repair shops
Partner shops coming soon. No Arizona 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
Where do I take an old fridge in Tempe?
Not in bulk trash: Freon appliances are prohibited there. Take it to the Household Products Collection Center with a utility bill or driver's license. Source: City of Tempe.
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