How to get rid of a refrigerator in Oklahoma City, OK

Refrigerators need special handling in Oklahoma City. Remove all doors (required by City ordinance), then call the Customer Care Center at (405) 297-2833 to schedule pickup during your regular bulky window.

Last checked against the official City of Oklahoma City Utilities (Solid Waste) website. See sources.

Cost
No separate fee listed
How
Call (405) 297-2833 to schedule
Key rule
Remove all doors (City ordinance)

Option 1: City pickup (Scheduled Freon appliance pickup during your bulky window)

Who can use it

  • For single-residential households with City trash service. Bulky waste is part of your bundled monthly trash and recycling service.

How to book

  1. Call the Customer Care Center at (405) 297-2833 to schedule pickup during your regular bulky waste window.

Refrigerator rules

  • Refrigerators, freezers and AC units with Freon need special handling.
  • Remove all doors, per City ordinance No. 49-25.
  • Call (405) 297-2833 to schedule pickup during your bulky window.

Setting it out

  • Remove all doors (City ordinance No. 49-25).
  • Place it at the curb with 5 feet of clearance.

Fees and limits

  • The City's bulky page does not list a separate fee for Freon appliance pickup.

Option 2: Drop it off yourself

We did not find an official public drop-off site for this item. Ask a private hauler, or check the city's page listed under Sources.

Option 3: 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.

What we could not confirm

  • We did not copy the excess-bulky per-yard rates because the City publishes them on a separate rate schedule.

Common questions

Can I just put my fridge out on bulky day?
No. Call (405) 297-2833 to schedule it within your bulky window.
Do I have to take the doors off?
Yes. City ordinance requires removing all doors.

Sources

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

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