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There are several options for disposing of an old fridge in LA:
1. Schedule a bulky item pickup with the Los Angeles Sanitation Department. They will collect the fridge from your curbside on your scheduled pickup day.
2. Take your fridge to a certified recycling center. They will properly dispose of the fridge and recycle its components.
3. Donate your fridge to a local charity or organization. Some organizations may accept working fridges and use them for their programs.
4. Contact the retailer or manufacturer of your new fridge. They may offer a disposal service or take back the old fridge when delivering the new one.
Remember to remove any food and secure the doors before disposing of the fridge.
Refrigerators are designed to last for many years. However, when the time comes to dispose of your old refrigerator, you must follow the disposal regulations set by Los Angeles. The steps involved in disposing of an old refrigerator will depend on your utility company and whether the refrigerator is still in working condition.
Step 1
If you are a residential customer of the Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (LADWP), schedule a refrigerator pickup by calling 1-800-246-0441. LADWP allows existing customers with working refrigerators to have their appliances picked up for free and receive a $35 rebate through their Refrigerator Turn-In and Recycle Program, also known as the RETIRE program.
Step 2
Submit the completed Consumer Rebate Application along with proof of pickup, such as the pickup receipt, to the LADWP in order to receive the $35 cash rebate.
Step 3
If you are a customer of Southern California Edison (SCE), schedule a refrigerator pickup by calling 1-800-234-9722. SCE offers free pickup of old working refrigerators from their customers, and upon pickup, you will receive a $50 cash rebate. You can also sign up for refrigerator pickup online on the SCE website. Keep in mind that the refrigerator must be located at your SCE service address and must have a capacity of 10 to 32 cubic feet.
Step 4
Find the nearest SA Recycling Center. As of 2010, the greater Los Angeles area has nine full-service SA Recycling Centers that are capable of recycling refrigerators. If you have a non-working refrigerator or if your utility company does not offer a recycling service, you can haul your old refrigerator to one of these centers to ensure proper recycling.
Step 5
Take your old working or non-working refrigerator to the designated spot at the SA Recycling Center and drop it off. The center will weigh the refrigerator and provide you with a weigh ticket. Take the weigh ticket to the cash window and receive your cash payment based on the weight of your appliance.
