Freezer Removal in Dayton, OH
Empty it, unplug it and tell us where it is. We carry chest and upright freezers up the stairs or out of the garage and haul them away, with proper refrigerant disposal included.
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Getting a dead freezer out of the basement or garage
Chest freezers almost always end up in the worst spot to get out of: the bottom of the basement stairs or the back corner of the garage. They're wide, heavy and awkward to hold, and if one died with food inside, it smells too.
Zach's Pack Hauling carries chest and upright freezers out, loads them and hauls them away. Freezers contain refrigerant, which federal rules say has to be recovered before a unit is scrapped or landfilled, so proper refrigerant disposal is part of the job.
- Locally owned in Fairborn, OH
- Fully registered and insured
- BBB Accredited
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- Open 9 AM–7 PM, 7 days a week
Freezers we remove
- Chest freezers in any size
- Upright freezers
- Garage freezers
- Compact and mini freezers
- Refrigerator/freezer combos (see refrigerator removal)
- Freezer baskets, shelves and old ice chests in the same load
Please empty out all food before pickup.
How freezer removal works
Photo and location
Text 326-900-8944 a photo, the freezer's location and the stairs between it and the door.
Firm price
You get a firm price before we lift it.
Carry-out
We unplug it if it's still plugged in, carry it up the stairs or out of the garage and load it.
Refrigerant handled
The freezer goes to a facility where its refrigerant is recovered before the unit is scrapped.
Prep for freezer pickup
- Unplug it a day ahead so it can defrost, and put towels down for the meltwater. Can't reach the outlet? We'll unplug it on site.
- Empty all food and throw out anything spoiled. Bag it and tie the bags.
- Wipe out spills so nothing leaks during the carry.
- Clear the stairs and the path to the door.
What affects freezer removal cost
- Chest vs. upright and size
- Basement stairs
- Long carries from the back of a garage
- Other items in the same load
A single appliance is often covered by our minimum pickup, which starts at $115. Units that need special disposal, like freezers, can cost more, and so can stairs. You get a firm price first.
See all load sizes and pricesFreezer Removal pricing by load size
We price by how much of the trailer your items fill. These tiers are starting points; weight, stairs, access and special disposal can change the price, and you always get a firm number before we load.
*Prices shown are general starting points for standard household junk. Final pricing may vary based on material weight, labor, stairs, access, and specific disposal costs. You will always receive a firm price before work begins.
Other ways to get rid of a freezer around Dayton
We'd rather you hire us because it makes sense, not because nobody told you about the free options. Rules below are from official city and county pages. Check the linked page before you set anything out, since programs change.
Montgomery County drop-off
The county's Moraine facility takes appliances for the normal disposal fee and free twice a year during Appliance Amnesty. Freon removal is free for up to five appliances a year for county residents.
Source: Montgomery County — Appliance RecyclingGreene County drop-off
Greene County Environmental Services in Xenia accepts freezers from Greene County residents. Staff remove the Freon, and you're asked to take the doors off first.
Source: Greene County — Household Appliance RecyclingCurbside, with paperwork
In Kettering, Rumpke requires the Freon to be removed and a certificate of removal attached before it will pick up a freezer at the curb. In Dayton, call 937-333-4800 to confirm before you put one out for bulk day.
Source: City of Kettering — bulk items and Rumpke pickupWhen hiring us makes sense
Those options mean getting it up the stairs and into a truck yourself. Call us when it's stuck in a basement, it smells, or you just want it gone.
Freezer safety
- Never leave an old freezer outside or unattended with the lid on. A child can get trapped inside. Remove the lid or door if it has to wait.
- Don't cut refrigerant lines or tubing to make it lighter. Venting refrigerant is against federal rules.
- Chest freezers are wide and slippery on stairs. That's where people get hurt.
What happens to an old freezer
Under EPA rules, the facility that finally disposes of a freezer has to make sure the refrigerant is recovered first. After that, most of the steel can be recycled.
Need it gone today?
Call 326-900-8944 by 5 PM and we'll tell you if a same-day pickup slot is open. Same-day is often possible but never guaranteed, and it isn't offered for full house cleanouts.
How same-day pickup worksRelated services
- Refrigerator removal
- Appliance removal
- Washer & dryer removal
- Garage cleanouts
- Home cleanouts
- All services
Local guides
Service area
We haul away freezers from basements and garages in Dayton, Kettering, Xenia, Fairborn, Trotwood and the rest of our service area. Zach's Pack Hauling is based in Fairborn and serves greater Dayton, about 20 miles around Fairborn and Dayton.
- Dayton
- Fairborn
- Beavercreek
- Huber Heights
- Riverside
- Vandalia
- Kettering
- Oakwood
- Centerville
- Moraine
- Englewood
- Trotwood
- Miamisburg
- Xenia
- West Carrollton
- Springboro
- Bellbrook
- Tipp City
- Yellow Springs
- New Carlisle
Freezer removal FAQ
How much does freezer removal cost?
A single appliance is often covered by our $115 minimum pickup, but units that need special disposal, like freezers, and units on stairs can cost more. Text a photo to 326-900-8944 for a firm price.
Does the Freon have to be removed before disposal?
Yes. Federal rules require the refrigerant to be recovered before a freezer is scrapped or landfilled. When we haul it, you don't need to arrange that yourself. For curbside pickup in Kettering, Rumpke requires a Freon removal certificate on the unit.
Will the City of Dayton pick up a freezer?
Dayton's bulk program accepts metal appliances and lists refrigerators, but call 937-333-4800 to confirm before you set a freezer out on your bulk day.
My freezer died with food in it. Can you still take it?
Yes, once it's emptied. Throw out the spoiled food first, then unplug the freezer and let it air out. Tell us about any smell or leaks when you book.
Can you get a chest freezer up basement stairs?
Yes, that's one of the most common reasons people call us. Tell us how many steps there are and whether there's a landing so we can price it.
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