Freezer Removal in Rego Park, New York

Call ARCA or visit the department's website at www.ladwp.com to schedule a refrigerator pick-up.

To dispose of a refrigerator in NYC, you must schedule a free CFC gas removal via 311 or online, then remove doors/locks, and place it at the curb for pickup, as DSNY handles these special hazardous appliances to ensure environmental safety before recycling. For quicker options or in-home removal, private junk haulers offer paid services that also handle proper recycling/donation, notes this LoadUp page.

For large items – like dishwashers, microwaves, ovens and ranges, washers and dryers, and water heaters – that are too large to fit in a bin or bag, follow the rules for large (bulk) items: Set out: Items that are mostly metal or plastic with recycling. All other non-recyclable items with trash.

In NYC, you generally cannot recycle Styrofoam (Expanded Polystyrene or #6 Plastic) in your curbside bin; it's banned from recycling and goes in the regular trash. You must dispose of it with your general garbage, ensuring it's clean, dry, and broken into smaller pieces if large, and always remove any non-foam components like cardboard first. Check for specific drop-off events for clean foam if you want to recycle it, but most foam food containers are trash.