Refrigerator Removal in Malden, MA

Refrigerators and Malden's pickup

White goods are not part of weekly trash. The city sends residents to the Waste Wizard or DPW, and we found no posted fee. Refrigerators hold refrigerant, so the unit needs a trained handler, not a dump. Our $149 large-appliance price covers recovery, with a standard washer, dryer, stove or dishwasher at $119 and a small appliance at $79. Do not cut or drain the lines yourself; leave the unit sealed and we handle it.

Getting it out of the building

Most Malden fridges sit in a narrow kitchen of a walk-up. We empty the shelves, tape the doors, strap it on a hand truck and take it down the stairs. Empty and unplug it a day early, and let the freezer defrost, or water leaks on your floor. Working fridges less than eight years old may be taken by the Habitat ReStore in West Roxbury; call 617-327-1170. A fridge removal costs $149 on its own, but the $159 minimum applies, so add a washer or other item to the same visit and save a trip.

Refrigerator prep for a Malden pickup

Empty it and unplug it 24 hours ahead.
Throw away food; wipe the shelves.
Remove loose shelves and tape the doors shut.
Measure the kitchen doorway and the stairs.
Say whether it is a side-by-side or a top freezer.
Move magnets and anything on top.

Local resources in Malden

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

Habitat ReStore
Habitat for Humanity ReStore (West Roxbury)
Accepts: Donated appliances, furniture and building materials; confirm current donation needs before bringing items
Scheduled pickup runs through ReSupply; email or call to confirm. About 11 miles from Malden (straight line), in West Roxbury.
1580 VFW Parkway, West Roxbury, MA
Website for Habitat for Humanity ReStore (West Roxbury)617-327-1170
Transfer station
Malden DPW Yard
Accepts: Household hazardous waste on collection days (cash fees), yard waste on Saturdays 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
City yard for yard waste and the hazardous waste days; no general bulky drop-off is listed. In Malden itself.
356 Commercial St, Malden, MA 02148
Website for Malden DPW Yard 781-397-7160

Quick answers

Does the price include refrigerant?

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Yes, recovery is included.

Will the city pick up a refrigerator?

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Ask DPW at 781-397-7160; no fee is posted on the pages we read.

Can you take a working fridge to a ReStore?

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Sometimes; ReStore takes working appliances under eight years old.

Sources

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

City of Malden: Residential Collection: “Exceptions to normal curbside pickup, such as electronics, white goods, bulk items, and more, can be found using our Waste Wizard” · accessed October 31, 2026
Habitat for Humanity Greater Boston: ReStore: “Appliances (less than eight years old)” · accessed October 31, 2026