Do you live in Gatineau and need to recycle a cooling appliance for free?
Whether it’s a fridge, freezer, air conditioner, dehumidifier, wine cooler, or water cooler, GoRecycle provides free, simple, and responsible recycling solutions in your area to ensure proper disposal.
Recycle your old cooling appliance
in Gatineau
Free Pickup in Gatineau
A free cooling appliance pickup service is offered to Gatineau residents by their municipality.
Drop-off point near you
Find out about the eligibility criteria before you go.
Drop-off point
Écocentre de Hull
860 Boulevard de la Carrière
Gatineau, QC J8X 3Y9
Find out about the eligibility criteria before you go.
Drop-off point
Écocentre de l'Aéroparc
26 Rue Pierre-Ménard
Gatineau, QC J8R 3X3
Find out about the eligibility criteria before you go.
Free removal and recycling with purchase of a new fridge
In Gatineau, many retailers offer removal and recycling when you purchase a new cooling appliance. Easily dispose of your old fridge or freezer knowing it will be recycled responsibly.
Home pickup with Purchase
Best Buy Les Galeries Gatineau
920, boul. Maloney O.
Gatineau, QC J8T 3R6
When you purchase a new appliance, ask this retailer to take back your old one.
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
Home pickup with Purchase
Branchaud
586, boul. Maloney E.
Gatineau, QC J8P 7M4
When you purchase a new appliance, ask this retailer to take back your old one.
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
Home pickup with Purchase
Brick Gatineau
920, boul. Maloney O.
Gatineau, QC J8T 3R6
When you purchase a new appliance, ask this retailer to take back your old one.
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
Home pickup with Purchase
C.A.S. Gatineau
79, boul. de la Gappe
Gatineau, QC J8T 0B5
When you purchase a new appliance, ask this retailer to take back your old one.
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
Home pickup with Purchase
Corbeil Électroménagers Gatineau
1100, boul. Maloney O., Local 501
Gatineau, QC J8T 6G3
When you purchase a new appliance, ask this retailer to take back your old one.
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
Home pickup with Purchase
Costco Gatineau
1100, boul. Maloney O.
Gatineau, QC J8T 6G3
When you purchase a new appliance, ask this retailer to take back your old one.
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
Home pickup with Purchase
Électro-Loc
38, rue de Valcourt
Gatineau, QC J8T 8G8
When you purchase a new appliance, ask this retailer to take back your old one.
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
Home pickup with Purchase
Home Dépôt Gatineau
243, montée Paiement
Gatineau, QC J8P 6M7
When you purchase a new appliance, ask this retailer to take back your old one.
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
Home pickup with Purchase
L'Entrepôt RONA Gatineau Le Plateau
165, boul. du Plateau
Gatineau, QC J9A 3G1
When you purchase a new appliance, ask this retailer to take back your old one.
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
Home pickup with Purchase
RONA+ Hull
95, rue Atawe
Gatineau, QC J8Y 6W7
When you purchase a new appliance, ask this retailer to take back your old one.
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
Are the appliances I leave on the curb recycled in accordance with regulations?
Unfortunately, no. Appliances put out on the curb are usually scrapped without properly removing refrigerants. Those gases, in addition to other hazardous materials such as the oils, are then released into the environment.
While some recyclers and refrigeration specialists remove gases from the lines, they do not have the technology to remove the refrigerant from the foam insulation of household appliances. Only GoRecycle offers a full and free degassing and recycling service that complies with Quebec regulations.
Why is recycling cooling appliances with GoRecycle important?
On average, when a cooling appliance such as a refrigerator or air conditioner is put out on the curb or sent to a metal recycling facility that does not recover the refrigerant gases and remove hazardous components, about one ton of greenhouse gas is released into the environment.
As we fight climate change, it is imperative to ensure appliances are recycled responsibly. That’s why GoRecycle has implemented drop-off points throughout the province and recycling services that comply with regulatory requirements. Only GoRecycle offers this service for free in Quebec.