How to get rid of a refrigerator in Fort Worth, TX

Refrigerators are not collected with Fort Worth bulk pickup. Take it to any of the four City Drop-Off Stations instead. They accept refrigerators without the Freon removed, as long as the food is out.

Last checked against the official City of Fort Worth Environmental Services (Solid Waste) website. See sources.

Curbside
Not accepted (coolant appliances)
Drop-off
Free at 4 Drop-Off Stations
Freon
Does not need to be removed

City pickup: not available for refrigerators

Fort Worth monthly bulk collection does not take refrigerators. They are accepted free at the City's four Drop-Off Stations.

Why

  • Bulk collection does not take household appliances containing coolant, including refrigerators and air conditioners.
  • At Drop-Off Stations, Freon does not need to be removed, but food must be removed. Residents unload their own items.

Skip to your real options: drop it off, donate it, or have it hauled away (below).

Option 1: Drop it off yourself

  • All four Drop-Off Stations accept refrigerators and air conditioners.
  • Brennan, 2400 Brennan Ave.
  • Southeast, 5150 Martin Luther King Fwy.
  • Old Hemphill Road, 6260 Old Hemphill Rd.
  • Hillshire, 301 Hillshire Dr.
  • Hours: Tuesday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. to noon; closed Sunday and Monday.
  • Single-axle trailers up to 8 feet long only. No box trucks or dual-axle trailers.

Option 2: Donate or give it away

  • Habitat for Humanity ReStores generally want household appliances that are less than 10 years old, in good working order and complete. Rules vary by store; find yours with the ReStore locator.

Donation rules are set by each charity and can change. Call before you load up.

Common questions

Can I put a fridge out with Fort Worth bulk?
No. Take it to a Drop-Off Station.
Do I need to remove the Freon?
No. The City says Freon does not need to be removed for drop-off.

Sources

Last checked Oct 21, 2026. We read each page below on that date.

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