Service area: Pickering, Ontario · Updated April 24, 2026
Refrigerator Removal in Pickering, Ontario
RJR Demo & Junk is the local choice for refrigerator removal in Pickering. From Bay Ridges, Liverpool and Amberlea, our WSIB-insured crews handle the disconnecting, lifting, loading and responsible disposal so you don't have to. Text a photo of the item to (905) 999-4426 for an exact quote — no site visit needed — and we can usually pick it up the same or next day anywhere in Pickering.
About Our Refrigerator Removal Service
Refrigerators are the one appliance you legally can't just put at the curb — the refrigerant inside must be recovered by a certified technician before the unit can be scrapped, which is why municipalities refuse them and scrap yards turn them away. We handle the whole chain: we disconnect and dolly out your fridge or freezer (basement bar fridges and garage chest freezers included), strap it upright in the truck, and deliver it to a facility where the refrigerant is evacuated under Ontario's ozone-depleting-substances rules. After that, the steel shell, copper coils and aluminum are recycled — a fridge is one of the most metal-rich items in any home.
How Fridge Removal Works in Pickering
- Empty the fridge and, if you can, unplug it the night before pickup
- We disconnect water lines to ice makers and tape the doors shut
- Dolly the unit out with floor protection on stairs and thresholds
- Transport it upright to a certified refrigerant-recovery facility
- Steel, copper and aluminum are recycled after the refrigerant is evacuated
What We Take
- Full-size refrigerators (top-, bottom- and French-door)
- Side-by-side and counter-depth fridges
- Chest freezers and upright freezers
- Bar and mini fridges
- Wine and beverage coolers
- Commercial coolers (call ahead for large units)
- Broken and non-working units
- Fridges left behind by tenants or previous owners
How Quotes Work for Pickering
- Typical scheduling: 24-48 hours
- Same-day service: Available
- Insurance: WSIB + liability
- Diversion rate: 60%+ recycled or donated
Fridge pickups are quoted per unit based on size and where it sits — a garage chest freezer is a different carry than a French-door fridge coming up from a basement. Text us a photo of the unit and its location and we'll reply with a firm quote, refrigerant handling included.
Text us a picture of the item for a fast, firm quote or request a free quote online.
Fridges must travel upright to protect the compressor, so stairwell height and tight turns matter — a photo of the route helps. Unplug the unit ahead of time if you can so the freezer defrosts and there's no drip trail on the way out.
Refrigerant is recovered by certified technicians before scrapping, as Ontario regulation requires — never released to the air. The remaining shell is up to 75% recyclable metal: steel body, copper coils and aluminum fins all go to recyclers.
Phone: (905) 999-4426
Fridge Removal Across Pickering
Frequently Asked Questions — Refrigerator Removal in Pickering
How much does refrigerator removal cost in Pickering?
Every job is quoted individually based on the item, where it sits and the access route — text a picture of the item to (905) 999-4426 and we'll reply with a firm, no-obligation quote for your Pickering pickup. Fridge pickups are quoted per unit based on size and where it sits — a garage chest freezer is a different carry than a French-door fridge coming up from a basement. Text us a photo of the unit and its location and we'll reply with a firm quote, refrigerant handling included.
Which Pickering neighbourhoods do you cover for refrigerator removal?
We provide refrigerator removal throughout Pickering, including Bay Ridges, Liverpool, Amberlea and Duffin Heights. Most jobs are scheduled within 24-48 hours, and same-day service is available across Pickering.
Why won't the city take my old fridge at the curb?
Because of the refrigerant. Fridges and freezers contain gases that must be professionally evacuated before disposal, so most municipal programs either refuse them or have long waitlists. We take them any day and handle the recovery step for you.
Does the fridge need to be empty and defrosted?
Empty, yes — we can't haul food. Defrosted is ideal (unplug it the night before) so the freezer isn't dripping through your house during the carry-out, but we can work around a still-cold unit if needed.
Can you take a freezer from the basement?
Yes. Basement chest freezers are one of our most common item pickups. They're heavy and awkward on stairs, which is exactly why people call us instead of wrestling one up themselves.
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For full service details across all of Pickering, see our Pickering junk removal page or our furniture & appliance removal hub or call us at (905) 999-4426.