Refrigerator Removal in Medford, MA
The WM Tuesday option
Per the city's recycling page, white goods and metal items are $27.85 per item, by appointment through WM at 800-972-4545. Pickup is Tuesday only. The cheaper city route is a good fit if your fridge is already at the curb and you can wait for the date. The city page does not describe refrigerant handling, so ask WM how they treat it. If your fridge has a bad door seal or a strong smell, empty it and tie it shut before it goes out, because Tuesday collection is by appointment and the item may sit at the curb overnight.
When a crew is easier
A refrigerator in a Medford three-family may need to go down a back stair, through a porch door and over a driveway. JunkRun brings straps and a hand truck, and the $149 large-appliance rate covers it all. A washer or dryer is $119. If it is under eight years old and works, the Habitat ReStore in West Roxbury may take it; call 617-327-1170. Empty it a day ahead and wipe up water from the drip pan. Tell us which floor the kitchen is on and whether the fridge has to turn a corner, and we will bring the right straps and number of people.
Refrigerator options in Medford
| Option | Day | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| WM white goods | Tuesday only | $27.85 | Prepaid; at the curb |
| JunkRun large appliance | Your choice | $149 | From inside; refrigerant recovery |
| Habitat ReStore | Their hours | Free donation | Working, under 8 years old |
Local resources in Medford
Donation, reuse and recycling options near the pickup. We are not affiliated with these; confirm hours and what they accept before you go.
- Town
Waste Management (Medford curbside hauler)
Accepts: Paid bulky pickup ($15 per item), appliances ($27.85) and TVs ($42.85) per the city page
The city's own route for curbside bulky items; schedule and pay first.
Scheduling by phone or wm.com - Habitat ReStore
Habitat for Humanity ReStore (West Roxbury)
Pickup is scheduled through ReSupply. About 10 miles from Medford (straight line), in West Roxbury.
1580 VFW Parkway, West Roxbury, MA - Transfer station
Medford DPW Recycling Drop-Off and Compactor
Accepts: Resident-only compactor; confirm accepted materials before visiting
Drop-off Mon-Sat 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; compactor daily, dusk to dawn. Not for bulky items or trash. In Medford itself.
21 James St, Medford, MA
Quick answers
Do you have to be home?
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Not if the fridge is accessible; tell us the access.
What about a chest freezer?
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Also a large appliance at $149.
Does the City Yard take fridges?
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Its page lists scrap metal; ask DPW at 781-393-2418 before bringing one.
Sources
Rules, fees and hours change, so confirm with Medford before you go.
- City of Medford: Waste & Recycling: “Recycle white goods, appliances, metal items, lawn mowers, snow blowers, and exercise equipment for $27.85 per item” · accessed October 31, 2026
- Habitat for Humanity Greater Boston: ReStore: “Appliances (less than eight years old)” · accessed November 1, 2026
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