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Free refrigerator removal in Fayetteville / Bentonville, AR
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Checked against City of Fayetteville
Home › By item › Refrigerator › Fayetteville / Bentonville
A public resource guide
Check the fee schedule.
Checked against City of Fayetteville
5
bulky items free on your B week, the same day as yard waste
Wednesdays
metal items and appliances, scheduled by calling 910-433-1FAY
4 ft
clearance from every other object at the curb
Every route for a refrigerator in Fayetteville / Bentonville, checked in October 2026 against the city’s current rules and the drop-off sites named. The full Fayetteville / Bentonville guide covers every other item.
Here is how each route works in Fayetteville / Bentonville, starting with the city program and ending with paid pickup.
Fayetteville B-week bulky item collection: refrigerators
Free, with a step firstRefrigerators are collected on Wednesdays after you schedule by calling 910-433-1FAY (1329). Empty it and remove or secure the door; check the Solid Waste fee schedule for any appliance fee.
Who qualifies: Single-family residential properties with City of Fayetteville solid waste service.
How to schedule: No appointment for up to 5 non-metal bulky items: set them out on your B week, the same day as yard waste. Metal items and appliances (refrigerators, washers, dryers, bikes) are collected on Wednesdays and must be scheduled by calling 910-433-1FAY (1329). Six or more items, or owner-generated construction debris including carpet, must be paid for and scheduled through FayFixIt, 910-433-1329, or 455 Grove St.
Limits: 5 bulky items per B-week collection at no charge; 6 or more is a paid scheduled collection. Appliances and furniture must be emptied with doors secured or removed.
Set-out: At the curb at least 4 feet from any other object, not in the road or under trees, power lines, or near mailboxes, cars, and fences. Nothing mixed with other waste.
Read the full Fayetteville / Bentonville city services guide ›
Donation pickup in Fayetteville / Bentonville (usable refrigerators)
FreeSpecifically called out by City of Fayetteville as a preferred donation channel. Free pickup for qualifying donations of furniture, appliances, and building materials. Multiple NWA locations.
Schedules free pickup for usable furniture and large items. Schedule online at satruck.org.
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 Fayetteville / Bentonville: 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 Fayetteville / Bentonville: you can start the conversation now through the For partners page.
Northwest Arkansas covers two distinct cities with different waste programs. Fayetteville runs a city-operated Pay-As-You-Throw system with 1 free curbside bulky-waste pickup per year plus 4 free Transfer Station drop-offs. Bentonville uses Republic Services with appointment-based bulk pickup (fees may apply). Both cities have strong recycling programs and are served by Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Arkansas for donations. This guide covers disposal options for both cities.
The Fayetteville / Bentonville rule for refrigerators: Refrigerators are collected on Wednesdays after you schedule by calling 910-433-1FAY (1329). Empty it and remove or secure the door; check the Solid Waste fee schedule for any appliance fee.
Program basics: 5 bulky items per B-week collection at no charge; 6 or more is a paid scheduled collection. Appliances and furniture must be emptied with doors secured or removed. At the curb at least 4 feet from any other object, not in the road or under trees, power lines, or near mailboxes, cars, and fences. Nothing mixed with other waste.
What the city will not take: Tires (up to 5 per household with rims removed are accepted at the Ann Street Landfill), electronics (computers, TVs, printers, stereos), and hazardous waste.
How we checked this. The rules on this page were verified in October 2026 against: City of Fayetteville Solid Waste: Bulky Items. Programs change; confirm fees and limits before you go.
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 Northwest Arkansas households who need same-day or in-home pickup, crew labor, or faster service than city programs allow, LoadUp connects you with independent loaders in the Northwest Arkansas area.
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 Fayetteville / Bentonville with LoadUp → Round-up option appears at checkout. Optional, opt-in only.
Rules change at city limits. If you are outside Fayetteville / Bentonville proper, start with the guide for your own city:
Related guides: the complete Fayetteville / Bentonville 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 Fayetteville / Bentonville: mattress, couch, washer and dryer, furniture, tv and electronics, dresser, bed frame and box spring, dishwasher.
Does Fayetteville / Bentonville pick up refrigerators for free?
Yes, on a Wednesday after scheduling at 910-433-1FAY, emptied with the door secured. Check the fee schedule.
Where can I donate a refrigerator in Fayetteville / Bentonville?
Specifically called out by City of Fayetteville as a preferred donation channel. Free pickup for qualifying donations of furniture, appliances, and building materials. Multiple NWA locations.
How much does paid refrigerator removal cost in Fayetteville / Bentonville?
Through the LoadUp marketplace, a single refrigerator pickup in Fayetteville / Bentonville starts around $80 to $100 with upfront pricing, and full-truck loads run $300 to $600 depending on volume. For Northwest Arkansas households who need same-day or in-home pickup, crew labor, or faster service than city programs allow, LoadUp connects you with independent loaders in the Northwest Arkansas area.
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 Fayetteville / Bentonville page maintained?
Yes. Freemoval maintains this page as a public resource alongside the full Fayetteville / Bentonville guide. We update it when programs change rules, fees, or contact methods. Last updated October 2026. If you find outdated information, let us know.