Free Fridge Pickup in South Shore: Complete Guide

Are you looking for a simple solution for free pickup of your fridge, freezer, or other cooling appliance in South Shore?

GoRecycle offers a free and eco-friendly home collection service for household and cooling appliances in several municipalities across South Shore. Here’s how to take advantage of it to dispose of your old appliances while protecting the environment. Leaving an appliance at the curb is now outdated.

Why choose GoRecycle’s doorstep pickup in South Shore

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 fridge with GoRecycle prevents the emission of approximately one ton of greenhouse gases; that’s the equivalent of a Montréal-Barcelona flight (see the impact of halocarbons on the environment).
Simple and convenient
In just a few clicks, you can schedule a home pickup online at the time that suits you best. No need to make a trip to the eco-centre or rent a truck!

Cities served in South Shore

Several municipalities in South Shore participate in GoRecycle‘s doorstep pickup program for appliance recycling:

👉 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 South Shore

GoRecycle only accepts appliances that contain 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 pickup since they do not contain refrigerant gases.

How to request your free pickup in 4 easy steps

Booking a GoRecycle doorstep pickup takes less than 2 minutes 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: Preparing your appliance for pickup day

To ensure the safety of our team and the efficiency of the service, please follow the instructions below:

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 South Shore

Yes. The appliance removal service is free of charge for residents of participating municipalities in South Shore.

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.

No. It must be placed outside on your property, away from the sidewalk.

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).