Refrigerator Removal in Eastham, MA: Fees and Rules

How the town charges for a refrigerator

The 2026-2027 guide has All Appliances $20.00 each and, on a separate line, All Refrigerants $20.00 each. It does not say a refrigerator pays both lines, so confirm at the gatehouse (774-801-0520, option 2) before loading. State waste-ban rules treat white goods like refrigerators, freezers, washers and water heaters as banned from the trash, and the Board of Health lists items with refrigerants such as AC units and dehumidifiers as separated materials.

Cards are not accepted at the gate, only cash or check, plus the entry cost.

Prep and moving it out of a cottage

Empty and defrost the refrigerator a day ahead, tape the doors shut and leave out loose shelves. If the house was closed for the season, check for water pooled in the bottom. A full-size unit is heavy; narrow hallways and porch steps need two people and a dolly. The station allows only a one-ton truck bed load, so borrowing a larger truck does not help.

Flat-price removal, including small appliances

JUNKRUN prices by size: a small appliance such as a microwave or window AC is $79, a washer, dryer or stove $119, and a refrigerator, chest freezer or double oven $149. Freon recovery is included. A kitchen swap with a stove, a dishwasher and a refrigerator may fit a half trailer at $319. There is no travel fee and no stair fee. Pay by card, Zelle or Venmo.

Getting a refrigerator ready to leave a house

Empty and unplug
Remove food and let it defrost at least a day, with towels under the door.
Secure the doors
Tape doors shut for transport and ask the gatehouse whether doors must come off. Do not cut any lines.
Clear the path
Measure the doorway and the porch steps. Take off storm doors if needed.
Choose the route
Haul it Saturday to Wednesday and pay the fee lines in cash, or book a pickup.

Local resources in Eastham

Donation, reuse and recycling options near the pickup. We are not affiliated with these; confirm hours and what they accept before you go.

Transfer station
Eastham Transfer Station
Accepts: Household trash with a sticker or $10 per-visit entry; single-stream recycling, glass, cardboard, scrap metal, textiles, grass and leaves, Christmas trees, food scraps. Pay-per-item fees for mattresses, furniture, appliances, TVs, tires and construction debris.
Open Saturday through Wednesday 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. per the 2026-2027 guide; closed Thursday and holidays. Cash or check only at the gate. In Eastham itself.
255 Old Orchard Road, Eastham, MA 02642
774-801-0520
Town
Eastham Sticker Office
Accepts: Sells the annual transfer station sticker, Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Bring a registration for each vehicle; leased or company vehicles and trusts need extra paperwork.
Across the parking lot from the DPW. Call 774-801-0519 or 508-240-5974 if you cannot make office hours. In Eastham itself.
555 Old Orchard Road, Eastham, MA 02642
Website for Eastham Sticker Office 508-240-5974

Quick answers

How much does it cost to dump a refrigerator in Eastham?

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The fee sheet lists $20 for all appliances and $20 for all refrigerants. Call 774-801-0520, option 2 to confirm whether both apply to your unit.

Can I put a refrigerator out for trash pickup in Eastham?

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The town's pages list no curbside trash or appliance pickup. Appliances go to the Transfer Station or are removed by a hauler.

Do I have to remove the doors?

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Eastham's pages do not say. Tape the doors shut for transport and ask the gatehouse.

Do you take a window air conditioner?

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Yes. A window AC is a small appliance at $79.

Sources

Rules, fees and hours change, so confirm with Eastham before you go.

Town of Eastham: 2026-2027 Transfer Station Guide and Fees: “All Appliances $20.00 each” · accessed November 6, 2026
Town of Eastham: 2026-2027 Transfer Station Guide and Fees: “All Refrigerants $20.00 each” · accessed November 6, 2026
Eastham Board of Health Regulations, Section VIII: Transfer Station and Recycling: “Items with refrigerants such as AC units, dehumidifiers” · accessed November 6, 2026
Town of Eastham: Solid Waste Division: “Please be advised the Transfer Station does not accept credit cards, only cash and check.” · accessed November 6, 2026

Refrigerator and appliance removal in Eastham, MA