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Every free and paid way to get rid of a refrigerator in North Las Vegas, verified October 2026.
Checked against City of North Las Vegas
Every 2 weeks
bulk collection on your scheduled Republic day, no appointment
Bagged
mattresses must be in a mattress bag; free bags at City of North Las Vegas facilities
Cheyenne
Republic's Cheyenne Transfer Station in North Las Vegas takes TVs and electronics free, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily
Fee may apply
Republic Services Freon appliance pickup, fee may apply
Every route for a refrigerator in North Las Vegas, checked in October 2026 against the city’s current rules and the drop-off sites named. The full North Las Vegas guide covers every other item.
Here is how each route works in North Las Vegas, starting with the city program and ending with paid pickup.
Republic Services bulk collection (North Las Vegas): refrigerators
With a required step firstFreon appliances are excluded from regular bulk. Schedule a separate appliance pickup at 702-735-5151 (a fee may apply) or take it to the Cheyenne Transfer Station for a fee. Remove the door.
Who qualifies: Single-family homes in North Las Vegas with Republic Services cart service, billed through the city water bill.
How to schedule: No appointment. Bulk items are collected on a scheduled bulk day every other week; look up your address at republicservices.com/schedule or call 702-735-5151. Mattresses must be in a mattress bag; the city gives away free bags at city facilities. Freon appliances need a separate Republic appliance pickup, which may carry a fee.
Limits: Items no longer than 6 feet, in manageable pieces, generally one major appliance per bulk day.
Set-out: At the curb by 6 a.m. (collection has started an hour earlier in hot months) on your bulk week collection day, separate from carts, not on private property.
Republic Services Freon appliance pickup: refrigerators
Fee may applySeparate scheduled pickup.
Where: Curbside by appointment, 702-735-5151
How it works: Separate scheduled pickup for refrigerators, freezers, and air conditioners; a fee may apply for refrigerant recovery.
Donation pickup in North Las Vegas (usable refrigerators)
FreeDonation programs accept items in good usable condition: clean upholstered furniture without significant tears or stains, working appliances less than 10 years old, mattresses in good condition (subject to program rules), kitchenware, lamps, and most household goods.
Items typically not accepted: damaged or stained furniture, mattresses with bedbug history or significant wear, appliances that don’t work, particle-board furniture in poor condition, cribs (federal safety regulations have changed), and exercise equipment that requires reassembly. Always call the program before scheduling.
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 North Las Vegas: 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 North Las Vegas: you can start the conversation now through the For partners page.
North Las Vegas, Nevada (#73 nationally) is part of the Las Vegas Valley and is served by Republic Services of Southern Nevada under franchise agreement, with billing handled by the City of North Las Vegas through City water bills. Garbage service is mandatory under city code and cannot be cancelled. The Cheyenne Transfer Station at 315 W. Cheyenne Avenue is open 7 days a week 7 AM-3 PM for general drop-off and operates as one of two rotating Wednesday to Saturday HHW & electronics drop-off sites (alternating with Henderson Transfer Station at 560 Cape Horn Drive). Bulk waste prep follows regional rules: soiled mattresses must be plastic wrapped, items must be 6 ft or less in length, no protruding nails/screws in wood, and items must be properly contained (no loose trash). This guide covers every disposal option for North Las Vegas residents.
The North Las Vegas rule for refrigerators: Freon appliances are excluded from regular bulk. Schedule a separate appliance pickup at 702-735-5151 (a fee may apply) or take it to the Cheyenne Transfer Station for a fee. Remove the door.
Program basics: Items no longer than 6 feet, in manageable pieces, generally one major appliance per bulk day. At the curb by 6 a.m. (collection has started an hour earlier in hot months) on your bulk week collection day, separate from carts, not on private property.
What the city will not take: Refrigerators and anything with Freon (separate pickup), tires, electronics, hazardous waste, construction debris, items over 6 feet, and unbagged mattresses.
How we checked this. The rules on this page were verified in October 2026 against: City of North Las Vegas: Garbage and Recycling (Republic Services, mattress bag rule), Republic Services of Southern Nevada: address schedule and bulk rules. Programs change; confirm fees and limits before you go.
Hazardous and regulated components in North Las Vegas. North Las Vegas and Clark County operate a joint HHW and electronics program with rotating Wednesday to Saturday schedules between the Cheyenne and Henderson Transfer Stations.
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 North Las Vegas households needing in-home pickup, items the city won’t accept (loose trash, items over 6 ft, unwrapped mattresses), or service when crew labor is needed (heavy items, multi-piece sets), LoadUp connects you with independent loaders in the Las Vegas Valley 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 North Las Vegas with LoadUp → Round-up option appears at checkout. Optional, opt-in only.
Rules change at city limits. If you are outside North Las Vegas proper, start with the guide for your own city:
Related guides: the complete North Las Vegas 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 North Las Vegas: mattress, couch, washer and dryer, furniture, tv and electronics, dresser, bed frame and box spring, dishwasher.
Does North Las Vegas pick up refrigerators for free?
Not with regular bulk. Separate Republic appliance pickup, which may carry a fee.
Where can I donate a refrigerator in North Las Vegas?
Donation programs accept items in good usable condition: clean upholstered furniture without significant tears or stains, working appliances less than 10 years old, mattresses in good condition (subject to program rules), kitchenware, lamps, and most household goods.
How much does paid refrigerator removal cost in North Las Vegas?
Through the LoadUp marketplace, a single refrigerator pickup in North Las Vegas starts around $80 to $100 with upfront pricing, and full-truck loads run $300 to $600 depending on volume. For North Las Vegas households needing in-home pickup, items the city won’t accept (loose trash, items over 6 ft, unwrapped mattresses), or service when crew labor is needed (heavy items, multi-piece sets), LoadUp connects you with independent loaders in the Las Vegas Valley 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 North Las Vegas page maintained?
Yes. Freemoval maintains this page as a public resource alongside the full North Las Vegas guide. We update it when programs change rules, fees, or contact methods. Last updated October 2026. If you find outdated information, let us know.