How to dispose of a refrigerator in Richfield, 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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Richfield basics
- County
- Hennepin County
- Primary ZIPs
- 55423
- Curbside schedule
- Weekly garbage + recycling, weekly organics (opt-in), seasonal yard waste April-November. All via the city-contracted hauler. Find your day at richfieldmn.gov.
- Bulk pickup
- Two free bulk-pickup items per year for Richfield households. Additional items at $25-40 each. Schedule via richfieldmn.gov or call the hauler directly.
Where to dispose of a refrigerator near Richfield
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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 Richfield 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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