Appliances - Household Waste Guide
Metal can be salvaged from your refrigerator, stove, washer, dryer and other large appliances. Some appliances, including refrigerators, freezers, air conditioner units and dehumidifiers, contain refrigerant gas that must be certified upon removal by a trained technician. Working appliances may be donated.
Working Appliances
| Company | Location | Phone | Link | ||
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First Call for Help United Way |
616.459.2255 or dial 2-1-1 |
Website | Inquire about organizations in need of clean, working appliances for donation. | |
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Habitat for Humanity | 5701 S. Division, Grand Rapids, MI |
616.531.4591 | Website | Offers construction materials for reuse to the public. They accept donations of reusable materials such as lumber, trim, stain and full cans of latex paint, windows, doors, working appliances and furniture. |
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Heart of West Michigan United Way | 118 Commerce Avenue SW Grand Rapids |
616.459.6281 |
Website | Accepts CLEAN, WORKING refrigerators, stoves, washers & dryers for reuse. Donations of household goods and furniture are accepted from the community then distributed to clients for free. |
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North Kent Service Center | 10075 Northland Dr. Rockford |
616.866.3478 | Website | |
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Salvation Army of West Michigan & Northern Indiana | Website |
Non-Working Appliances
ALWAYS remove the doors on your appliances before disposal (especially refrigerators and freezers). It only takes moments for children to get trapped inside an appliance and suffocate. Appliances should have all food and other debris removed.
| Company | Location | Phone | Link | ||
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North Kent Transfer Station | 2908 Ten Mile Road Rockford |
616.866.5070 | Website | Metal appliances are recycled at a scrap metal facility. Refrigerant is removed, if necessary. Appliances must have all food and other debris removed. |
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South Kent Landfill | 10300 South Kent Drive SW Byron Center, MI 49315 |
616.877.4092 | Website | Metal appliances are recycled at a scrap metal facility. Refrigerant is removed, if necessary. Appliances must have all food and other debris removed. |
Check with your waste hauler — they may offer a pick-up program for appliances and bulky items.
Scrap metal dealers may accept your appliances and might even pay you for them if you have enough. See the Yellow Pages under ‘scrap metal’.
