Appliances (large)

Refrigerator
  Can this item be recycled?

Yes, large appliances including refrigerators, mini-fridges, and washing machines can be recycled. Contact the Recycling Program to arrange disposal.

  Materials preparation

Ensure items like refrigerators are clean and decontaminated before labelling for recycling or for ReUse.

  Can this item be sent to ReUse?

Yes, appliances including refrigerators, mini-fridges, and washing machines that are in usable condition are accepted. Contact the ReUse Program to arrange pick-up.

 Should this item be managed as hazardous waste?

Yes, contact Health Safety and Risk Management

 Contacts

Recycling Program: 
Email: recycle@umn.edu
Phone: 612-625-8084

Reuse Program:
Email: reuse@umn.edu
Phone: 612-626-9152

Waste Recovery Services:
Phone: 612-625-6481

  Rethink & reduce tips

Consider multi-functional appliances, repair instead of replacing, and check for trade-in programs

Recycling and Waste Disposal Directory

Recycling Services

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Recycling Services

Scheduling a departmental cleanout

For office or building clean-outs, the Recycling Program will supply large recycling containers on wheels (hampers) for your department purge. Place all reusable and recyclable materials in the hamper. For service requests, use FM Call Center 612-624-2900.

Recycling confidential materials

If you have confidential material that you would like picked up for recycling, you may submit a request form at z.umn.edu/confidential. Call 612-625-6481 for assistance. We provide locked confidential containers and offer direct pickup from your office, however we are not HIPAA compliant. If you need a higher level of security, there are companies in the metropolitan area that can provide the confidential destruction and recycling of documents for a fee. For service requests, use FM Call Center 612-624-2900.

Reporting overflowing recycling / trash containers

Call the Facilities Management Call Center at 612-624-2900 to report an overflow.

What should go to the ReUse Center?

The University ReUse Program has surplus office furniture, supplies, and equipment available to University departments or individuals for purchase. The Reuse Program is located at 883 29th Avenue, S.E., Minneapolis.