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Free refrigerator removal in Camden, NJ
Special pickup, call 1176-757-7000. NOT in regular bulk pickup. Free for Camden residents within 5 business days.
Camden resource guide
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A public resource guide
Special pickup, call 1176-757-7000. NOT in regular bulk pickup. Free for Camden residents within 5 business days.
Camden resource guide
Camden, New Jersey, at a glance: Every legitimate way to get rid of furniture, appliances, mattresses, and bulk waste in Camden, including the 3-item weekly bulk limit, special appliance pickup, electronics program, donation pathways, and verified A901-licensed paid haulers. This page pulls the Camden specifics for refrigerators out of our full Camden junk removal guide: what the city program accepts, where to donate, the prep that keeps a pickup from being skipped, and paid options when you need a refrigerator gone this week.
In order from easiest to most location-specific. Here is how each route works in Camden.
Camden city program: refrigerators
FreeSpecial pickup, call 1176-757-7000. NOT in regular bulk pickup. Free for Camden residents within 5 business days.
Donation pickup in Camden (usable refrigerators)
FreeItems in usable condition (no significant damage, stains, or pest history) can be donated free through several Camden-area programs:
Habitat for Humanity ReStore, multiple South Jersey locations accept furniture, appliances, and home goods. Free pickup for larger donations. Often the most flexible for large items.
Retailer Haul-Away with New Appliance Delivery
Free with purchaseThe simplest option. Most major appliance retailers (Home Depot, Lowes, Best Buy, Costco, Sears, Frigidaire, GE) include free old-refrigerator haul-away with new refrigerator delivery. The same delivery service handles refrigerant drainage and door removal at the destination.
Confirm at purchase. Some retailers require pre-scheduling, others handle it automatically with delivery. Free haul-away is standard but not universal, ask explicitly during checkout.
Local Energy Utility Rebate Programs
Often free + rebateMost major U.S. utility companies (PG&E, ConEd, Duke Energy, Florida Power & Light, Georgia Power, etc.) offer free old-refrigerator pickup PLUS a rebate ($30 to $75) for working refrigerators that meet energy-inefficiency criteria. The utility hauls the refrigerator away, recycles it properly, and credits your account.
How to find it: Search your utility company’s website for “appliance recycling rebate” or “fridge buyback”. Most utilities partner with JACO Environmental or ARCA Recycling for this service.
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 Camden: 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 Camden: you can start the conversation now through the For partners page.
Camden, NJ provides free curbside bulk pickup of up to 3 large items per week on the second weekly collection day, with separate special pickup pathways for appliances and electronics. The city also runs an active illegal dumping enforcement program, so understanding the rules matters: bulk items placed on non-scheduled days or in excess of the 3-item limit count as illegal dumping under city ordinance. This guide covers every legitimate disposal option for Camden residents, free city services, donation programs, and (when needed) verified NJ A901-licensed paid haulers.
The Camden by-item rule for “Refrigerator, freezer, or AC unit (white goods)”: Special pickup, call 1176-757-7000. NOT in regular bulk pickup. Free for Camden residents within 5 business days.
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+If your items are in usable condition and you’d prefer help coordinating a donation pickup rather than scheduling directly with Salvation Army, Habitat ReStore, or a Furniture Bank, LoadUp can help facilitate donation logistics in Camden. The donation organization performs the actual pickup; LoadUp helps with scheduling and routing for usable items.
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.
What this is: Coordination assistance for donation-eligible items going to qualified 501(c)(3) recipients. Items must be in usable condition (no significant damage, stains, or pest history). Tax receipts come from the receiving donation organization.
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 Camden with LoadUp → Round-up option appears at checkout. Optional, opt-in only.
Rules change at city limits. If you are outside Camden proper, start with the guide for your own city:
Related guides: the complete Camden 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 Camden: mattress, couch, washer and dryer, furniture, tv and electronics, dresser, bed frame and box spring, dishwasher.
Does Camden pick up refrigerators for free?
Special pickup, call 1176-757-7000. NOT in regular bulk pickup. Free for Camden residents within 5 business days.
Where can I donate a refrigerator in Camden?
Items in usable condition (no significant damage, stains, or pest history) can be donated free through several Camden-area programs:
How much does paid refrigerator removal cost in Camden?
Through the LoadUp marketplace, a single refrigerator pickup in Camden starts around $80 to $100 with upfront pricing, and full-truck loads run $300 to $600 depending on volume. If your items are in usable condition and you’d prefer help coordinating a donation pickup rather than scheduling directly with Salvation Army, Habitat ReStore, or a Furniture Bank, LoadUp can help facilitate donation logistics in Camden. The donation organization performs the actual pickup; LoadUp helps with scheduling and routing for usable items.
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 Camden page maintained?
Yes. Freemoval maintains this page as a public resource alongside the full Camden guide. We update it when programs change rules, fees, or contact methods. Last updated October 2026. If you find outdated information, let us know.