Old appliance haul-away and recycling
Part of Appliance delivery and haul-away
BoxHauls · Reviewed by John Marcus IV
Old appliance haul-away with BoxHauls takes your old refrigerator, freezer, washer or dryer to recycling. It costs $17.00 plus $3.10 a mile plus the $29 heavy-item fee, and any recycling fee is passed through at cost. Book it as Dump Run. It’s part of appliance delivery and haul-away.
Refrigerant rules
Refrigerators, freezers and window air conditioners contain refrigerant. It has to be removed by a certified technician before the appliance is scrapped, so these units go to a recycler, not straight into the landfill. [TODO: confirm California requirements and where drivers take refrigerant appliances]
Recycling fees
[TODO: recycling fees at the sites drivers use]Rebates
[TODO: current utility or city appliance recycling rebate programs in Fresno]Price example
| Distance | Before the recycling fee | With a helper |
|---|---|---|
| 5 miles | $61.50 | $78.50 |
| 15 miles | $92.50 | $109.50 |
See BoxHauls pricing for the formula.
Questions
How much does appliance haul-away cost?
The trip is $17.00 plus $3.10 a mile plus the $29 heavy-item fee, and any recycling fee is passed through at cost. A 10-mile run is $77.00 before the recycling fee.
Why can't a fridge just go to the landfill?
Refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners contain refrigerant that has to be removed by a certified technician before the appliance is scrapped. Recycling centers handle that. [TODO: confirm California requirements and where drivers take these units]
Are there rebates for recycling an old fridge in Fresno?
[TODO: current utility or city appliance recycling rebate programs in Fresno]