Free Fridge Pickup in Gatineau: Complete Guide

Need a convenient solution for free fridge, freezer, or other cooling appliance pickup in Gatineau?

With GoRecycle you can benefit from a free, environmentally responsible home pickup service for refrigerated appliances in Blainville. Learn how to have your old appliances collected and properly recycled instead of leaving them at the curb.

Why choose GoRecycle’s doorstep pickup in Gatineau

GoRecycle is the only organization recognized by RECYC-QUÉBEC for the responsible recycling of appliances containing refrigerant gases:

Free
No fees for booking, and GoRecycle will pick up old appliances for free.
Major environmental impact
Recycling a single refrigerator with GoRecycle prevents approximately one ton of greenhouse gases emission. That’s equivalent to a flight Montréal to Barcelona (learn more about the environmental effects of halocarbons.
Simple and convenient
Schedule your home pickup online in just a few clicks, based on available appointment times. No need to drive to an ecocentre or rent a truck.

Free doorstep pickup in Gatineau

Gatineau participate in GoRecycle‘s doorstep pickup program for appliance recycling:

Gatineau

👉 Your city isn’t listed here?? Use our appliances that contain refrigerant gases to ensure safe and compliant recycling.

Eligible appliances for free pickup in Gatineau

GoRecycle only accepts appliances containing refrigerant gases to ensure safe and compliant recycling.

Accepted items for appliance disposal:

Refrigerators

Freezers

Wine coolers

Water dispensers

Portable and window air conditioners

Dehumidifiers

⚠️ Important

Stoves, washers, and dryers are not eligible for GoRecycle doorstep collection since they do not contain refrigerant gases.

How to request your free pickup in 4 easy steps

In less than 2 minutes, you can request your free GoRecycle doorstep pickup using our secure online form:

1

Online registration

Fill out the GoRecycle home pickup request form and select your pickup date

2

Preparation

Empty out and secure the appliance (see checklist below)

3

Place the appliance outside

Put the appliance outside on your property before 8 a.m. on the day of pickup or the evening before at the earliest

4. Finally, it’s time for pickup!

Our team will come pick it up. You don’t even need to be home!

👉 Make your free home pickup request

Checklist: How to Prepare Your Appliance for a pickup day

To help our collection teams pick up your appliance safely and efficiently, please follow these guidelines:

Checklist before GoRecycle doorstep pickup

Empty the appliance completely (food and ice)
Seal the doors with tape
Label the appliance: Write “Property of GoRecycle” on it
Place it outside on your property: Put it out between the evening before and 8 a.m. on collection day. Don’t place it there earlier, and never on the public sidewalk
Accessibility: Make sure the path is clear and unlocked for our team

💡 Does your appliance still work, or can it be repaired? Check out our resources for appliance repair and reuse.

FAQ: Your questions about appliance recycling in Gatineau

Yes. The appliance removal service is free of charge for residents of Gatineau.

You are eligible if your municipality offers the service and your appliance type is accepted. The online registration form quickly confirms whether the service is available in your area.

Yes. Your appliance must be placed outside your home, on your property and away from the sidewalk so GoRecycle’s collection team can pick it up.

No. The appliance must remain on your private property in order to avoid fines, and to ensure it is collected by GoRecycle.

Unplug it, empty it out, seal the doors, label it “Property of GoRecycle,” and place it outside on your property (not on the sidewalk) before pickup.

The evening before or before the start of the scheduled collection day.

👉 Didn’t find the answer to your question? Check our general FAQ.

About GoRecycle

GoRecycle is the only organization recognized by RECYC-QUÉBEC that ensures the responsible recycling of cooling appliances in Quebec. We recycle refrigerators, air conditioners, freezers, wine coolers, dehumidifiers and water coolers through nearly 400 drop-off points in Quebec, and over 100 banner pickup partners with the purchase of a new fridge. GoRecycle is a non-profit organization (NPO).