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Getting rid of an old AC unit in Las Vegas
Source: Vegas HVAC Help (vegashvachelp.com), part of the Local Help Stations network (localhelpstations.com). Last updated November 2, 2026.
For household refrigerators, freezers and window A/C units that are thrown away with their refrigerant inside, the final person in the disposal chain, such as a scrap recycler or landfill, must make sure the refrigerant is recovered. If the appliance arrives already empty, that business must keep a signed statement naming who recovered the refrigerant and when. Central home air conditioners dismantled on site must have the refrigerant recovered before disposal. (source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency)
Republic Services accepts refrigerators, freezers and window A/C units (window units up to 2 by 3 feet) for a fee at the South Las Vegas and North Las Vegas transfer stations and the Apex and Laughlin landfills. (source: Republic Services)
- Bulk items must be curbside (they are not removed from private property) and no more than 6 feet long.
- Refrigerators and anything containing Freon are not picked up as bulk items.
- Tree branches must be bundled, tied and no more than 50 pounds.
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Sources
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Stationary Refrigeration Safe Disposal Requirements (checked November 2, 2026)
- Republic Services: Residential Refrigerators/Freezers and Window A/C Units (PDF) (checked November 2, 2026)
- Republic Services: Southern Nevada Bulk Item Setout (PDF) (checked November 2, 2026)
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