| Frequently Asked
Questions and Answers Appliances
with CFCs
Hazards
- Appliances such as refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners and
dehumidifiers contain chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), a substance that when released, reacts
with ozone in the upper atmosphere, reducing this layer’s protective properties
against ultraviolet radiation.
Handling
- Handle in a way that does not damage coils containing
refrigerants.
- Under federal law, CFCs must be removed before the appliance can be
discarded.
Management Options
- White goods,
large appliances including ovens, washing machines and refrigerators, are listed as a
mandated recyclable material in Morris County. All appliances using CFCs are included in
this ban.
- If the appliance is still functioning, call your electric
company to see if they have a take-back program for high demand appliances.
- Check your Town’s Recycling Services Directory or
Yellow Pages for scrap metal dealers who take white goods. Ask for certification that CFCs
are removed according to EPA protocol.
- CFCs must also be removed from car air conditioners before
they can be scrapped.
For more information, call EPA’s Stratospheric Ozone
Protection Hotline at (800) 296-1996 or (301) 614-3396.
Area Markets That Manage White Goods with CFCs
- Raimo of
Stanhope
Route 206
Byram, NJ
973-347-4545
$35 w/o certif.; FREE w/certif.
(also takes lead pipe for a fee, e.g. $25 for 20')
- Dick &
Sons, Inc.
14 Little Rd
East Hanover
973-887-6200
Only removes freon from appliances and stickers them. No disposal of the appliance. Only
works in the East Hanover, Florham Park and Parsippany areas. Costs start at $35.
- Economy
Appliance Service
Chatham
973-635-5665
Economy Appliance Service: Price depends on how far away from facility client is located.
Also $10/pound disposal fee for freon.
- Ideal
Refrigeration Service
642 Speedwell Avenue
Morris Plains, NJ
973-539-0289
- Midland
Appliance Center
408 U.S. Highway 46
Dover, NJ
973-366-3383
Only accepts refrigerators.
$75 if left at curb, $100 if it is inside. Doors must be removed. Recovers freon and
disposes of refrigerator.
- Morris County
Appliance Co.
38 1/2 Sussex Avenue
Morristown, NJ
538-4348
$94.95 for freon and appliance removal -- appliance must be on first floor -- preferably
driveway or garage
- Par-Troy
Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning, L.L.C.
41 Wingate Road
Parsippany, NJ 07054
973-428-1236
Removes freon from air conditioners, refrigerators, etc. Will sticker appliance after
freon is removed or remove the appliance themselves. Cost depends on type of item.
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Municipal Recycling Depots That Accept White Goods
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