How to dispose of a refrigerator in Eden Prairie, 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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Eden Prairie basics
- County
- Hennepin County
- Primary ZIPs
- 55344, 55346, 55347
- Curbside schedule
- Pickup day depends on your hauler. Most provide weekly garbage and every-other-week recycling. Yard waste pickup is seasonal April-November and varies by hauler. Find your hauler's day on their website or your monthly bill.
- Bulk pickup
- Bulk pickup is arranged through your individual hauler. Most include 1-2 bulk items per year free; additional items $20-40 each. The city does not run its own bulk-pickup program.
Where to dispose of a refrigerator near Eden Prairie
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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 Eden Prairie 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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