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Refrigerator & appliances disposal in Seattle, WA
Last checked: 2026-10-29 against the official sources below.
Short answer: SPU picks up refrigerators for $31, or $39.25 if it's a pre-2005 unit with CFCs; transfer stations charge $34 per appliance.
What the official sources say about this item
- Refrigerators and freezers made before 2005 that contain CFCs cost $39.25 per item; newer ones are $31.
- Remove doors that have latches, or for older CFC units secure them tightly with rope or duct tape.
- At the transfer stations, appliances are $34 each with a limit of 2 per load; refrigerators must be empty with the doors removed, and commercial appliances aren't accepted.
- Cover the appliance on rainy days.
How to arrange it
- Log in to your SPU account and choose Special Item Pickup, or call (206) 684-3000.
Rules change, and where a source is unclear we say so. Confirm with the city (311) before setting anything out.
Paid option: junk removal
Not eligible for city pickup (for example, a larger apartment building) or need it gone sooner? A private junk removal service can haul items from inside your home for a fee. [Partner link not yet active]
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