Refrigerator Disposal Cost in Memphis, TN

Most people pay $115–$190. Updated for 2026.

A dead refrigerator in Memphis, TN is the appliance nobody can quietly get rid of. It will not fit in a car, the trash service will not take it, and leaving it at the curb is illegal in most places because of the refrigerant inside.

Federal rules require that refrigerant be recovered by a certified technician before the shell is scrapped — that single requirement is why a fridge costs more to remove than a washing machine of the same weight.

An old refrigerator and washing machine standing in an empty room with bare walls.

Refrigerator Disposal in Memphis: what actually moves the price

Detached houses make up 60% of the stock in Memphis. For refrigerator disposal that generally means kerbside or garage access, which is the version of the job local pros price lowest.

Most homes in Memphis were built around 1970, and the layout of that era decides more about a refrigerator disposal job than the price list does.

With renters in 54% of Memphis homes, a lot of refrigerator disposal here happens on a deadline. If yours does not, saying you are flexible on the day is worth more than any haggling.

610,919

Residents (2024)

296

Square miles of land

2,063

People per square mile

Local figures: U.S. Census Bureau — Memphis city. Checked 2026-08-21.

Refrigerator Disposal in Memphis: where the city stops and a hauler starts

The free route in Memphis has hard edges, and they are the reason people end up paying: A bulky pile may not go over ten cubic yards, and it sits within three feet of the street.

Past those limits the city is not an option at all — not slower, not pricier, simply unavailable. That is the line a hauler exists for, and it is worth knowing exactly where it sits before you start carrying anything.

Collection in Memphis is run by City of Memphis Solid Waste Management. Below is what they will take, straight from their own rules — and where each route runs out.

What the regular cart will not take

The pile stays clear of mailboxes, parked cars, fences, trees and low-hanging limbs, and nothing goes out once the crew has passed. Tree debris has to be under five feet long and under thirteen inches thick. The city asks you to call 311 so the crew knows a pile is waiting. Construction and demolition debris — dirt, brick, rock, concrete, scrap, lumber, roofing, fencing material, carpet — is prohibited by ordinance, and a contractor who creates waste has to remove it. Up to four tires, sizes to 11 x 22.5, can go at the curb, sometimes by special arrangement. Carts go out no earlier than 5 p.m. the day before collection and come back in by 8 a.m. the day after.

Checked against the operator’s own page on 2026-09-15. Source

Why you cannot just put it out

Venting refrigerant is a federal offense, so a fridge left at the curb is a liability rather than a donation. Many utilities run a rebate program that collects working units for free — worth checking before you pay anyone, because a working fridge can be money in rather than money out.

What changes the price

Size and stairs. A compact unit is a one-person carry; a built-in double-door with an ice line is two people and a dolly. Empty it and let it dry out a day beforehand — a fridge full of thawed food is heavier, messier and slower to move, and crews price for what they find.

Typical refrigerator disposal cost

$115 – $190

A national range, not a quote. Your actual prices come from local pros bidding on your job.

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Refrigerator Disposal pricing breakdown

Service Typical market price JunkerClub estimate
Standard refrigerator $140 – $210 $115 – $170
Large, built-in or double-door $180 – $280 $145 – $230
Fridge plus a second appliance $240 – $360 $195 – $295

Estimates only. The final price depends on how much there is, how easy it is to reach, and what the pro quotes.

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FAQ

Refrigerator Disposal in Memphis — common questions

How much does refrigerator disposal cost in Memphis?

Most people pay $115–$190. That is a national range for refrigerator disposal, not a quote — your real price comes from local pros bidding on your photos, and it moves with volume, stairs and how far the item has to travel to the truck.

Can I leave a refrigerator at the curb in Memphis?

Almost nowhere allows it. The refrigerant has to be recovered before disposal and collection crews are instructed to leave sealed units, so the appliance sits there until someone books a proper pickup — and in many places an abandoned one brings a fine.

My fridge still works — is it worth anything?

Possibly. Several utilities pay a rebate to collect working units because retiring an old inefficient fridge saves them grid load. Check with your provider first; if there is no program, a working unit is still a good donation candidate.

Do I need to defrost and empty it first?

Yes, ideally a day ahead. Food and standing meltwater add weight and make a mess on the way out, and a crew that has to stop and deal with it is a crew charging for more time than the job needed.

How quickly can it be picked up?

It depends on how many pros cover your area. On our first jobs the first quote arrived within one to three days, and we email you the moment one comes in. Once you pick a pro you choose the date and time window; same-day or next-day pickup is possible when a crew has room on the truck.

What does JunkerClub charge me?

Nothing. Posting a job and collecting quotes is free, and you pay your pro directly when the work is done. The pro pays the platform a small fee only when they win the job — it never gets added to your price.

Do I have to carry it outside myself in Memphis?

No — the crew does the lifting and loading, and that labour is most of what you are paying for. In Memphis 60% of homes are detached, so most jobs are a driveway carry and the truck can usually get close to the door. The median home here was built around 1970; single-width staircases are common in that stock and lifts are rare. Say which floor it is on and whether there is a lift when you post the job; that is the part that moves the quote. Housing figures are from the U.S. Census Bureau.

What makes a junk removal quote in Memphis different from the national average?

Access and housing type, mostly. In Memphis, 60% of homes are detached and the city runs at about 2,063 residents per square mile — most homes here have a driveway a truck can reach, which usually keeps a job at the simpler end. Renters occupy 54% of occupied homes here, which also shapes when the work happens. The prices on this site are national ranges; the number you actually pay comes from local pros bidding on your photos. Housing figures are from the U.S. Census Bureau.

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