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Refrigerators
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Refrigerators are household appliances that contain recyclable materials including metal cabinets, refrigerant and oil in the compressor, and blowing agents contained in polyurethane foam insulation.
Refrigerators Summary
Refrigerators are accepted at the FNSB Sanitary Landfill. There may be a charge for refrigerant evacuation. All material other than foam and plastic parts will be recycled.
Parent material: Major appliances
Additional categories: Electronics
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Unplug and defrost completely before transport
Remove all food, personal items, and debris
Secure loose shelves and drawers for transport
Do not attempt to remove refrigerants yourself
Do not dump or abandon appliance illegally
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About Refrigerators
What it is
Historically, refrigerators contained chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) used as refrigerant and within insulation foam, which are ozone-depleting substances that destroy the ozone layer if released into the environment and have been phased out under the Clean Air Act. Older refrigerators may also contain mercury (e.g., switches and relays), contaminated oils, and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), which are hazardous substances that cause adverse ecological and human health effects. An estimated 11 to 13 million refrigerated household appliances reach their end-of-life annually.(1, 2)
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Environmental impact
Older refrigerators contain ozone-depleting refrigerants and foam blowing agents, which deplete the ozone layer and are also potent greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change when emitted to the atmosphere. Additional energy savings can be achieved if the components of disposed units are recycled instead of landfilled by eliminating the need to produce virgin materials.(2, 4)
Sources & additional reading
- Appliance Disposal | US EPA epa.gov
- Disposing of Appliances Responsibly | Responsible Appliance Disposal (RAD) | US EPA 19january2017snapshot.epa.gov
- Stationary Refrigeration Safe Disposal Requirements | US EPA epa.gov
- Find a Fridge or Freezer Recycling Program | ENERGY STAR energystar.gov
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