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​Appliance Recycling

Several old appliances in various stages of disrepair sit stacked waiting to be recycled.

Residents can recycle their appliances either by taking them to one of Phoenix's two transfer stations or by scheduling a pickup.

Row of old washing machines

Transfer station drop-off

Appliances (Non-refrigerant) - All residential solid waste customers can drop off up to 1 ton per month (same visit) at no cost. Additional disposal fees of $55.00 per ton (minimum $40) beyond that will be assessed.

Appliances with refrigerant (containing freon) - All residential solid waste customers are allowed to drop off one (1) appliance with refrigerant at no cost per year. After that, an environmental fee of $20 per freon-containing appliance will be assessed, plus additional disposal fees of $55.00 per ton (minimum $40). To avoid being charged for refrigerant, freon must be properly removed, and a certificate of removal must be provided upon arrival to the scale house. Here is a list of certified refrigerant reclaimers. 

Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) - ​All residents may drop off 2 CRTs per month at no cost. Additional disposal will cost $20 per CRT device plus disposal fees of $55.00 per ton (minimum $40).

Old appliances stacked outside

Scheduled Curbside Pickup

Residents may request a scheduled pick-up of large appliances for a fee. For a scheduled curbside pick-up: 

  • Ensure all appliances are empty.
  • Refrigerators and freezers must have the attached doors, hinges, lids, glass shelves and latches removed (Arizona Revised Statutes 36-1651).​
  • Secure doors with tape as a safety precaution or remove the doors completely.​​
  • ​Place empty appliances in front of property just behind the sidewalk or behind the curb if there is no sidewalk. 
  • Do not place appliances in the alley or in garage/carport.

To schedule a pick-up or receive more information about this service, the resident may contact the Public Works​ Customer Care Center at 602-262-6251.

Non-refrigerant

  • Dishwashers
  • Dryers
  • Microwaves
  • Stoves
  • Washers
  • Water Heaters

Refrigerant (freon)

  • Air Conditioners
  • Evaporative Coolers
  • Freezers
  • Refrigerators

Televisions

  • CRT
  • Non-CRT

Curbside Pickup Cost

For a curbside pickup of up to five (5) appliances, a charge of $30.00 will appear on your city services bill for the next billing cycle. A pick-up for more than five (5) appliances will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

All residents will be charged $25.00* per item. The fee will appear on the city services bill for the next billing cycle.

*A cancellation fee will be charged to the resident if a scheduled pick-up is not canceled prior to the confirmed day.

Example billing:

  • If you have two refrigerators for pickup, it will cost $50.
  • If you have one stove, one dryer, and one refrigerator, it will cost $55 -- $30 for the stove and dryer, plus $25 for the refrigerator.

Residents will be charged $30.00 for up to two (2) CRT devices. The fee will appear on the city services bill for the next billing cycle.

  • A maximum of two televisions, CRT or non-CRT, are allowed per pick-up. CRTs will not be accepted from any commercial or non-profit entities.​ If you have ​more than two televisions, you can bring them to one of our transfer stations.

What happens to recycled materials?

Materials will be direct hauled from a resident's home to a recycling facility (scrap metal dealer) or to another facility for proper removal of regulated materials, such as refrigerants. After removal of refrigerants, recyclable materials will be taken to a scrap metal dealer.

​​Any revenues from the sale of scrap materials will be deposited into the Solid Waste Fund and used to offset disposal and other collection costs.​