Refrigerator removal, cold to gone.
Old fridges, chest freezers and mini fridges, carried out of the kitchen, garage or basement and hauled away. The crew handles the weight; you get your space back.
How it works
Three steps. No heavy lifting.
Tell us about the fridge, choose a time, and the crew wheels it out and hauls it off.
Describe the fridge
Style, size and where it sits, like the kitchen or garage.
Book a time
Same-day in most areas when you book early. In-home or curbside.
It's out and recycled
The crew moves it out and sends it to appliance recyclers.
What's included
Old fridge haul away without the strain
A full-size refrigerator can weigh 200 to 300 pounds, and it's tall, top-heavy and hard to grip. JunkHaulAwayPros sends a crew that knows how to move it safely, so you don't have to rent a dolly or risk your floors, your back or the cabinets on the way out.
- Pulled out carefully. The fridge is slid out from its nook without gouging floors.
- Doors secured. Doors are strapped shut so nothing swings open mid-carry.
- Out of any room. Kitchens, garages, basements and outdoor kitchens included.
- Sent to recyclers. Appliance recyclers recover metal and handle refrigerant properly.
Unplug the fridge and empty it before the crew arrives, and they'll take care of the rest. If a water line is connected for the ice maker, shut it off and disconnect it ahead of time so the crew can get the unit moving right away.
Every style and size
French door to mini fridge: we haul them all
Working or dead, new or decades old, the crew can remove it. Stainless steel, white, black and retro fridges are all fine, along with freezers and beverage coolers from garages and basements.
Top-freezer fridges
Classic kitchen refrigerators of any age.
Side-by-side
Wide double-door units, often with water dispensers.
French door
Large modern fridges with bottom freezer drawers.
Chest freezers
Deep freezers from garages and basements.
Upright freezers
Standalone freezers of any size.
Mini fridges
Dorm, office and bar fridges.
Wine & beverage coolers
Undercounter and freestanding units.
Garage fridges
That old backup fridge humming in the corner.
Upgrading the kitchen? Add the stove, dishwasher and microwave to the same pickup and clear out all the old appliances at once.
Common reasons
Why people schedule fridge disposal
Refrigerators usually last ten to twenty years, and the old one has to go somewhere when the new one arrives. These are the most common situations we see.
New fridge delivered
Many retailers charge extra for haul away, or skip it entirely. Book the old one's pickup separately.
It stopped cooling
A dead compressor or failing seals often cost more to fix than a fridge is worth.
Garage fridge cleanup
That second fridge running up the electric bill can finally go.
Kitchen remodel
Clear out appliances before contractors tear out cabinets and counters.
Moving out
A fridge that stays with the house may still need to go if the buyer doesn't want it.
Rental turnover
Landlords replace worn-out units between tenants.
A closer look
The hidden cost of an old fridge
Old refrigerators don’t just take up space. Units from ten or more years ago can use far more electricity than modern models, especially if their door seals are worn or their compressors are working overtime. That backup fridge in the garage might be adding more to your energy bill than you realize.
Many utilities even offer rebates or recycling programs for retiring old refrigerators and freezers, so it’s worth checking with your provider. Whether or not a program is available, getting the old unit out of the house safely and to a proper recycler is the important part.
Refrigerators need to go to appliance recyclers because of the refrigerant and insulating foam they contain. Recyclers recover those materials under federal rules, then recycle the steel cabinet, copper tubing and aluminum. Simply dumping a fridge releases harmful substances and is prohibited in most places.
If you’re replacing a refrigerator during a kitchen remodel, consider clearing out other appliances at the same time. Stoves, dishwashers, microwaves and range hoods can all go in the same pickup, making room for your new kitchen in a single visit.
On pickup day
What to expect when the crew arrives
Most refrigerator pickups are done in under an hour. The crew protects your floors, guides the fridge out and loads it safely onto the truck. Here's how the visit goes.
A heads-up first
You'll know your arrival window ahead of time, so you can plan the rest of your day around it.
A quick walkthrough
Point out what's going and what's staying. The crew checks the easiest route out of the house.
Careful removal
Background-checked pros protect floors and walls, take items apart if needed and carry everything out.
Swept and sorted
The area gets a quick sweep, and everything is sorted for donation, recycling or disposal.
Two ways to book
From the kitchen or the garage
There are two ways to schedule a refrigerator pickup. Most people choose in-home pickup, since moving a fridge yourself is the hard part.
In-home pickup
The crew pulls the fridge out from its spot, removes doors if needed, and carries it through the house and out to the truck. It's the safe choice for any full-size refrigerator.
Curbside pickup
If the fridge is already in the garage or carport, leave it there and you don't need to be home. Be sure the doors are taped shut or removed for safety.
Never leave a refrigerator outside with the doors attached and unsecured. Children can get trapped inside, so tape the doors shut or remove them if the fridge will be waiting outdoors.
Responsible disposal
Refrigerator disposal, done responsibly
Refrigerators can't simply go in a landfill. They contain refrigerant and insulating foam that need to be handled under federal rules, which is why most curbside trash programs won't take them.
After pickup, fridges in good working order may be donated or resold. Others go to appliance recyclers, who recover the refrigerant, remove hazardous components and recycle the steel, aluminum and copper. Only what can't be recovered is disposed of.
Doorways and stairs
Narrow kitchens and basement stairs
Refrigerators are often installed before cabinets, islands or new doorways, which can leave them boxed in. Basement and garage fridges add stairs and tight corners to the trip out.
Crews remove doors and handles when necessary, protect floors from scratches, and use proper technique to guide the fridge around corners and down stairs. They know how to keep a top-heavy appliance stable the whole way.
If the fridge is built in, sits in a tight alcove or needs to come up a basement staircase, mention it when you book. A quick photo of the fridge and the doorway helps the crew plan ahead.
Book refrigerator removalQuick prep
Before pickup day
A little prep makes refrigerator removal faster and keeps the crew from waiting. Here's what to take care of ahead of time.
- Empty it out. Remove food, shelves you want to keep, magnets and ice.
- Unplug and defrost. Unplug it a day ahead and wipe up any meltwater from the freezer.
- Disconnect the water line. Shut off and disconnect any ice maker or dispenser line.
- Clear a path. Move rugs, chairs and anything between the fridge and the door.
Weighing your options
Why not move it yourself?
Moving a refrigerator takes at least two people, an appliance dolly and a truck or trailer. It's easy to dent floors, scrape cabinets or tip the unit on the stairs. Many cities require a special pickup for appliances with refrigerant, and landfills often won't accept them at all without paperwork showing the refrigerant was removed.
| Task | Doing it yourself | With a crew |
|---|---|---|
| Lifting & stairs | You and whoever you can recruit | Handled by trained pros |
| Transportation | Borrow or rent a truck or trailer | Truck arrives with the crew |
| Finding a drop-off | Call around about charities, landfills and city rules | Sorted for donation, recycling or disposal |
| Time | Often half a day or more | Usually under an hour on site |
| Risk | Strained backs, scuffed walls, dented doorframes | Floors and walls protected |
If you have the equipment and an appliance recycler nearby, a mini fridge can be an easy DIY job. Full-size refrigerators and freezers are much safer to leave to a crew.
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Refrigerator Removal FAQ
Fridge removal questions
Don't see your question? Send us a note and we'll get back to you within one business day.
Do I need to unplug and empty the fridge before pickup?
Yes. Please empty all food, unplug the refrigerator and let the freezer defrost, ideally the day before pickup. Wipe up any water so it doesn't leak during the move. If the fridge has an ice maker or water dispenser connected to a water line, shut off the valve and disconnect it. That way the crew can start moving the fridge as soon as they arrive. Leaving the fridge doors propped open for a few hours helps it dry out and prevents odors.
Will you take a refrigerator that doesn't work?
Yes. Working or not makes no difference for removal. Broken compressors, leaking seals, dead ice makers and dented doors are all fine. Fridges that still work and are in good condition may be donated, while broken units go to appliance recyclers. If the fridge has been sitting closed for a long time, it may have odors or mold, which is fine too. Units that have been unplugged for a long time may have odors, which is no problem for removal.
What happens to the refrigerant in my old fridge?
Refrigerators are taken to appliance recyclers, who are equipped to recover refrigerant under federal rules before the unit is scrapped. That keeps the refrigerant and foam blowing agents from being released into the air. The steel, copper and aluminum are then recycled. You don't need to do anything special to the fridge other than unplug and empty it before pickup. A utility rebate program may also be available for retiring an old, inefficient unit.
Can you remove a fridge from a basement or garage?
Yes. In-home pickup covers basements, garages, outdoor kitchens and upstairs rooms. The crew uses proper equipment and technique to bring the refrigerator up or down stairs safely and protect railings and walls. If the stairway is especially narrow or has a tight turn, mention it when you book and include a photo, so the right crew size is sent. Removing the doors is sometimes the easiest way to fit a large fridge through a narrow doorway.
Can you take my other old appliances at the same time?
Absolutely. Stoves, dishwashers, microwaves, washers, dryers, water heaters and window air conditioners can all go in the same pickup. If you're replacing several appliances during a kitchen remodel or a move, list everything when you book so the crew brings enough truck space. Gas and water lines should be shut off and disconnected before the crew arrives. Combining appliances in one pickup is usually simpler than scheduling separate visits.
Ready when you are
Make room for the new fridge.
Tell us what's going and a local crew will haul it away, often the same or next day.
Book your fridge pickup