Yes, but only as an add-on service when you buy a new appliance for delivery.
Available Only with Delivery: Appliance removal is only available when you purchase a new appliance and choose Home Depot's delivery service. Not Free: Haul-away services typically cost $25–$40 per appliance. Condition Matters: The old appliance must be disconnected, empty, and accessible for pickup.
Many folks go by the 50-50 rule. If the appliance has reached 50 percent of its expected life and it costs more than 50 percent of the cost of new, buy a new one. Oven failures can start with underperformance. For example, a family favorite just doesn't come out like it used to.
Many appliance retailers will pick up and recycle your old fridge or freezer when you purchase a new one. Ask your retailer for assurance that the old unit will be properly recycled and not re-sold as an inefficient, second-hand unit. Some retailers or manufacturers also offer cash rebates when you buy a new fridge.
Customer Recycling Services
The Home Depot takes back rechargeable batteries, CFLs (compact fluorescent light bulbs) and plastic bags. You can find a recycling bin with directions for dropping off these materials near the entrance of your local Home Depot store.
Here's a closer look at common computer components that cannot be recycled in traditional e-waste streams:
Lowe's recycling programs:
Throw out perishable food in your refrigerator (meat, fish, cut fruits and vegetables, eggs, milk, and leftovers) after 4 hours without power or without a cold source like ice. Throw out any food with an unusual smell, color, or texture.
Contact your council, or charities or social enterprises in the area to see if they provide a collection service. If you're buying a fridge or freezer, the retailer should take your old one away. Find your nearest drop-off or collection point for electricals by entering your postcode in our recycling locator.
How much is a refrigerator worth in scrap? A typical refrigerator weighs 150-250 lbs and contains mostly steel. At current scrap prices, expect $8-20 for the steel alone. However, the compressor contains copper worth $3-8 extra, and if you separate the copper tubing, you can add another $2-5.
Most major home appliances last between 10 to 15 years, though lifespans vary depending on usage, maintenance, and the specific type of machine. Generally, simpler mechanical units outlast complex modern electronics.
Yes, it is often worth fixing a 10-year-old refrigerator if the repair costs less than half the price of a new unit. However, because the average lifespan of a fridge is 10 to 15 years, you should weigh the repair cost against the age of the unit, the issue at hand, and the type of appliance you own.
Return in 48 Hours
For Major Appliances (including refrigerators, washers, dryers, ranges, dishwashers, and over-the-range or built-in microwaves), contact Customer Solutions at 1-800-455-3869 within 48 hours of delivery (excluding weekends) for any damage or defects.
The "7-minute rule" at Home Depot refers to the attendance grace period, which dictates that you can clock in up to 7 minutes after your scheduled start time without being marked tardy. If you clock in at the 8-minute mark or later, you will receive an attendance occurrence (or half-point penalty).
Many common everyday items cannot go in curbside bins because they contaminate batches, ruin equipment, or lack recyclable materials. Three frequent examples include:
The Home Depot offers standard free delivery on over 2 million eligible items with no minimum purchase required. For qualifying large appliances, free delivery is standard on purchases of $998 or more. Bulk, heavy, or oversized items may incur variable delivery fees or require minimum thresholds.
A scrap man may take a fridge or freezer away, but typically not for free since these white goods cannot be scrapped ordinarily at scrap yards. Fridges and freezers can be salvaged for their steel, aluminium, copper, and other materials which typically make up around half of the total weight of the fridge/freezer.
Contact your council, or charities or social enterprises in the area to see if they provide a collection service. If you're buying a microwave, the retailer should take your old one back.
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It's illegal in most states to dispose of refrigerators in regular landfills or dump them inappropriately.
Pure honey and raw or refined salt never expire. Both lack the moisture and hospitable environment that bacteria and microorganisms need to survive.
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Stuff that can't be recycled
What Can Be Recycled?
Products we recycle for free: