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A public resource guide
Free refrigerator removal in Boise, ID
Freon is handled after collection.
Checked against City of Boise Curb It
Home › By item › Refrigerator › Boise
A public resource guide
Freon is handled after collection.
Checked against City of Boise Curb It
6
free large item pickups per customer per year through 208-345-1266
Freon handled
appliances are collected and the refrigerant removed after pickup
Free
Ada County Household Hazardous Waste facility for chemicals and electronics
Every route for a refrigerator in Boise, checked in October 2026 against the city’s current rules and the drop-off sites named. The full Boise guide covers every other item.
Here is how each route works in Boise, starting with the city program and ending with paid pickup.
Boise Curb It large item pickup: refrigerators
FreeAppliances are accepted as large items; Freon is removed after collection and the appliance is recycled. Empty it and secure the door.
Who qualifies: Boise households with Curb It trash service through Republic Services.
How to schedule: Call Republic Services at 208-345-1266 to request a large item pickup. Each customer gets up to 6 large item pickups per year free. Items go at the curb or in the alley on the scheduled date.
Limits: 6 large item pickups per customer per year. Confirm counts of items per pickup with Republic when you call.
Set-out: At the curb or alley where your carts go, the night before or by 6 a.m. on the scheduled pickup day.
Donation pickup in Boise (usable refrigerators)
FreeSalvation Army Boise, free pickup for usable furniture and large items. Schedule at satruck.org.
Habitat for Humanity Treasure Valley ReStore, multiple Treasure Valley locations. Free pickup for qualifying donations.
Freemoval (free pickups through partner organizations)
FreeFreemoval funds free junk removal and cleanouts for households referred by trusted partner organizations, such as nonprofits, housing programs, and senior services. Families don’t apply directly. A partner submits the request and vouches for the need.
Status in Boise: Not yet available. Freemoval currently serves metro Atlanta and plans to expand nationwide.
How it works where it operates: One free pickup per household, covering refrigerators, furniture, appliances, and bulk household items within standard LoadUp marketplace service. Funded by LoadUp customer round-ups and direct contributions, spent at standard LoadUp rates.
If you run a nonprofit or housing program in Boise: you can start the conversation now through the For partners page.
Boise, Idaho runs one of the most comprehensive curbside waste programs in the Mountain West through the “Curb It” program, operated in partnership with Republic Services. Boise residents receive 6 free large item pickups per year in addition to weekly trash and compost service, plus a nationally recognized curbside composting program diverting over 30,000 tons annually. The Hefty EnergyBag orange bag program adds a unique pathway for hard-to-recycle plastics. This guide covers every disposal option for City of Boise residents.
The Boise rule for refrigerators: Appliances are accepted as large items; Freon is removed after collection and the appliance is recycled. Empty it and secure the door.
Program basics: 6 large item pickups per customer per year. Confirm counts of items per pickup with Republic when you call. At the curb or alley where your carts go, the night before or by 6 a.m. on the scheduled pickup day.
What the city will not take: Household hazardous waste (Ada County HHW facility), tires (Ada County Landfill), and construction debris.
How we checked this. The rules on this page were verified in October 2026 against: City of Boise Curb It: Trash (large item pickups), Republic Services: Boise facilities. Programs change; confirm fees and limits before you go.
Hazardous and regulated components in Boise. The City of Boise operates free HHW collection sites throughout the city, open one day per month. Check the current schedule at cityofboise.org/departments/public-works/curb-it/hhw.
Why refrigerators are different from ordinary bulk. The challenge with refrigerators is regulatory complexity, not bulk volume. Federal law (Clean Air Act Section 608) requires certified technicians to recover refrigerants, this CANNOT be done at the curb by a regular pickup crew.
Three mistakes that get refrigerators left at the curb:
When free options don’t fit your timeline or you don’t have a new appliance to swap with:
LoadUp paid refrigerator pickup
$80+For Boise households who need same-day or in-home pickup, need more capacity than free options provide, or want full-service crew-based hauling, LoadUp connects you with independent loaders in the Boise area for upfront-priced pickup.
What’s included: Loading, hauling, and licensed disposal of your refrigerator. No prep needed beyond pointing out what goes.
Pricing: Starts around $80 for a single item; full-truck pickups range from $300 to $600 depending on volume.
If you can pay for a pickup, your booking helps fund free pickups for someone else. Every paid LoadUp customer can opt in to round up at checkout, and 100% of round-ups go directly to Freemoval’s subsidized jobs.
Book refrigerator pickup in Boise with LoadUp → Round-up option appears at checkout. Optional, opt-in only.
Rules change at city limits. If you are outside Boise proper, start with the guide for your own city:
Related guides: the complete Boise junk removal guide (every item type, city services, hazardous waste, and how to report dumping) and the national refrigerator disposal guide with rules for all 117 cities we cover.
Other free removal guides for Boise: mattress, couch, washer and dryer, furniture, tv and electronics, dresser, bed frame and box spring, dishwasher.
Does Boise pick up refrigerators for free?
Yes, free, with a large item pickup. Freon is handled after collection.
Where can I donate a refrigerator in Boise?
Salvation Army Boise, free pickup for usable furniture and large items. Schedule at satruck.org.
How much does paid refrigerator removal cost in Boise?
Through the LoadUp marketplace, a single refrigerator pickup in Boise starts around $80 to $100 with upfront pricing, and full-truck loads run $300 to $600 depending on volume. For Boise households who need same-day or in-home pickup, need more capacity than free options provide, or want full-service crew-based hauling, LoadUp connects you with independent loaders in the Boise area for upfront-priced pickup.
Can I just put a refrigerator at the curb?
In most cities, no. Refrigerators contain refrigerant that must be drained by a certified technician before disposal under federal Clean Air Act regulations. Most cities require either: (1) Pre-pickup drainage with a tag certifying it, OR (2) self-haul to a city Solid Waste Facility where staff handle drainage. Some cities exclude refrigerators from regular bulk entirely. Check your city’s rules in the section above.
What’s the cheapest way to get rid of a refrigerator?
In order from cheapest: (1) FREE if you’re replacing, retailer haul-away with new appliance delivery. (2) FREE PLUS REBATE if your unit is energy-inefficient and working, utility company appliance recycling rebate ($30 to $75 paid TO YOU). (3) FREE if you can self-haul, some cities (Knoxville, Albuquerque, Tucson) operate Solid Waste Facilities with on-site certified drainage. (4) ~$25 to $75 if you can’t self-haul, certified technician drainage + free city pickup. (5) $80+ for full-service paid hauling like LoadUp. Most households end up using option 1 (retailer haul-away) because they’re replacing the appliance anyway.
Why does federal law require certified refrigerant drainage?
Refrigerants are extraordinarily potent greenhouse gases. HCFC-22 (older Freon) has roughly 1,810 times the global warming potential of CO2 over 100 years. R-134a (modern automotive AC refrigerant) has 1,430. R-410A (modern home AC refrigerant) has 2,088. A typical home refrigerator contains about 4 to 8 ounces of refrigerant; releasing it during disposal is the equivalent of driving a car several thousand miles. The Clean Air Act Section 608 requires EPA-certified technicians for recovery to ensure the refrigerant is captured and reused or properly destroyed rather than vented to atmosphere.
Are washing machines and dryers handled the same way?
No, washers, dryers, dishwashers, and water heaters do NOT contain refrigerants and don’t require certified drainage. They’re typically eligible for regular city bulk pickup without special handling. The exception: gas dryers, which need their gas line professionally disconnected first (typically a plumber or appliance installer, often part of new appliance delivery).
Is this Boise page maintained?
Yes. Freemoval maintains this page as a public resource alongside the full Boise guide. We update it when programs change rules, fees, or contact methods. Last updated October 2026. If you find outdated information, let us know.