Edina disposal guide

How to dispose of a refrigerator in Edina, 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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Edina basics

County
Hennepin County
Primary ZIPs
55410, 55416, 55424, 55435, 55436, 55439
Curbside schedule
Weekly garbage, every-other-week recycling, weekly organics — all by Republic Services under city contract. Find your day at edinamn.gov.
Bulk pickup
Two free bulk-pickup items per year for Edina households. Additional items via Republic at $25-40 each. Schedule via edinamn.gov or call Republic directly.

Where to dispose of a refrigerator near Edina

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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.

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