[This post originally appeared here in October 2019. It has been expanded upon, revised, and updated to reflect more recent information.]

You really loved having that little refrigerator. Until it died unexpectedly. And now that you’ve replaced it with a new one, how to dispose of mini-fridge units can be a challenge.

While it may be tempting to try to get rid of your old mini-fridge by putting it out with the household trash, your local waste management company is highly unlikely to pick it up. And if it's still working, you might be tempted to put it out there with a sign on it. Not a good idea!