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Appliance Disposal in Tucson, AZ: Fridge Pickup and Rules

How to get rid of an old fridge, freezer, washer, dryer or range in Tucson, from official city pages checked October 31, 2026. Tucson population: 548,371 (U.S. Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025).

City rules and fees

• Brush and Bulky collection visits each residential trash service area twice a year and accepts appliances; remove freezer and refrigerator doors. (City of Tucson Environmental and General Services: Brush and Bulky)
• Maximum 10 cubic yards per household. Set out by 6 a.m. on the Monday of your collection week, at least 3 feet from obstacles. (City of Tucson Environmental and General Services: Brush and Bulky)
• A special Brush and Bulky pickup can be ordered any time: call (520) 791-3171. (City of Tucson Environmental and General Services: Brush and Bulky)

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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Last updated: November 1, 2026