How to dispose of a refrigerator in Bloomington, MN
Refrigerants (Freon, R-134a) must be recovered by an EPA-certified technician before disposal — Clean Air Act § 608. Best Buy haul-away ($30-50), city bulk pickup, and Xcel Energy's appliance recycling program ($35-50 rebate for working units) all handle this. Never trash.
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Bloomington basics
- County
- Hennepin County
- Primary ZIPs
- 55420, 55425, 55431, 55435, 55437, 55438
- Curbside schedule
- Weekly garbage, every-other-week recycling, weekly organics (opt-in). All handled by Republic Services under city contract. Find your day at bloomingtonmn.gov.
- Bulk pickup
- Two free bulk-pickup items per year for Bloomington households. Additional items via Republic Services at typical $25-40 per item. Schedule online at bloomingtonmn.gov.
Where to dispose of a refrigerator near Bloomington
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Xcel Energy refrigerator rebate ($35-50 paid to you)
Xcel Energy + Centerpoint operate a free pickup + $35-50 rebate program for working refrigerators + freezers (2nd refrigerators ineligible if Energy Star Most Efficient model). Schedule at xcelenergy.com/recycle.
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Best Buy haul-away ($30-50)
Best Buy offers in-home haul-away when delivering a new fridge ($30-50). They handle EPA-compliant refrigerant recovery.
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City bulk pickup or county HHW
Most Hennepin + Ramsey cities offer free or discounted bulk pickup for major appliances 1-4 times per year. Confirm refrigerant-recovery handling before scheduling.
Read the complete refrigerator disposal guide
The Bloomington options above are the local cut. For the full breakdown — chemistry, safety prep, federal + state rules, and the longer list of national take-back programs — read the complete guide:
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