| Frequently Asked
Questions and Answers Appliances
with CFCs
Hazards
- Appliances such as refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners and
dehumidifiers, water coolers 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
recycled.
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.
 The
Board of Public Utilities runs the New Jersey Clean Energy Program
and its
Refrigerator / Freezer Recycling program promotes responsible
recycling of refrigerators and freezers in New Jersey and offers a
$30 cash incentive. Click
here to first see if you qualify for the program and if you do
qualify, call 877-270-3520 or schedule online at
JACO Environmental to arrange for a free pick up of your old
refrigerator/freezer.
Area Markets That Manage White Goods with CFCs
- Dick &
Sons, Inc.
14 Little Rd
East Hanover
973-887-6200
They will pickup appliances with a typical cost being $80 for a
refrigerator. Only works in the East Hanover, Florham Park
and Parsippany areas.
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Donjon CM Metal
Recycling
160 Richards Ave.
Dover, NJ 07802
973-366-2716
Offering freon evacuation service on appliances such as
refrigerators, AC units & dehumidifiers. The ESCO Institute
certifies that Donjon employees have achieved EPA section 608
Technician Certification. Donjon has purchased the necessary
equipment to perform these services and will in turn recycle
freon. Costs for Morris County residents is $25.
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Economy
Appliance Service
Chatham
973-635-5665
They will remove freon and sticker the appliance as such but
they do not take possession of the purged appliance. A
typical refrigerator will cost $150 to process.
- Ideal
Refrigeration Service
642 Speedwell Avenue
Morris Plains, NJ
973-539-0289
Charges $90 to remove freon and sticker the appliance as such,
it costs $100 to also take the appliance. Dehumidifiers
and window air conditioners may be taken to them where they
charge approximately $40.
- Midland
Appliance Center
408 U.S. Highway 46
Dover, NJ
973-366-3383
Accepts refrigerators.
$125 if left at curb, $150 if it is inside. Doors must be
removed. They will take window unit air conditioners if
they are delivered to their site and the cost is $55/unit.
- 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
Will remove freon and the appliance for cost of $75-$85/unit.
Area Markets That Recycle White Goods without CFCs
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Raimo of
Stanhope
Route 206
Byram, NJ
973-347-4545
As of September 2009 Raimo no longer handles appliances with
Freon. They do accept non-freon containing appliances and
other metal at their location.
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