Text a photo →
Haulers

Refrigerator removal in Needham, MA

An older white refrigerator with its doors taped shut on a driveway beside a garage in Needham, Massachusetts on a gray fall morning

The RTS rule and fee

Refrigerators, air conditioners, dehumidifiers and water coolers are $15 each at the RTS North Area, paid by check or credit card. Large appliances are on the state waste ban list: white goods may not be landfilled in Massachusetts. The RTS is closed Sunday and Monday and closes at noon on Friday. You need an RTS sticker, a truck and a dolly. Keep it upright when you can and strap it.

The Swap Shop refuses large appliances and the Habitat ReStore takes only appliances under eight years old, in working order.

Getting it out of the house

Moving a fridge alone is how backs and floors are hurt. Empty it the day before, unplug it, and leave the doors taped shut. Measure the doorway and the turn: a side-by-side often has to come out through a door, not a hall. In Needham ranches and Capes the kitchen is on the first floor; in older Colonials a basement second fridge means steep stairs and a tight turn.

The crew uses straps and a stair dolly, protects the floor, and takes the fridge in one carry.

What it costs, and what else to take

A standard appliance is $119 and a large one $149, flat, with a $159 minimum. If you have other appliances, a TV, or a freezer in the basement, one visit is cheaper than separate trips.

Old fridges are a safety issue as well as junk. Do not leave one outside where a child can climb in.

Refrigerator out of a Needham home

  1. Empty and unplug

    Clear food, shelves and ice. Unplug a day ahead so it can drain.

  2. Tape the doors

    Tape or strap the doors shut so they do not swing on the stairs.

  3. Measure the path

    Doorways, hall turns and stair width. A fridge is often wider than the door.

  4. Choose

    RTS: $15, sticker, truck, Tuesday to Saturday. Or text a photo for a flat price.

  5. Protect the floor

    Lay cardboard or a blanket from the kitchen to the door.

Local resources in Needham

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

Quick answers

Can I put a refrigerator out with the trash in Needham?

+

No. Needham has no trash pickup, and large appliances are banned from disposal in Massachusetts. Take it to the RTS or hire a hauler.

How much does the Needham RTS charge for a refrigerator?

+

$15, paid by check or credit card, with a free RTS sticker.

Does Needham take freezers and air conditioners?

+

Yes. Freon-bearing appliances, A/Cs, dehumidifiers and water coolers are $15 each.

How much to remove a refrigerator in Needham?

+

$119 flat for a standard appliance from inside the house. Larger ones are $149.

Sources

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

Related

Hauled from
$159
Get my priceText