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F.A.Q. Appliances with CFCs

The MCMUA operates one of NJ's most comprehensive household hazardous waste (HHW) programs. This F.A.Q. page and information on hazardous materials is intended as a guide about HHW materials as well as the MCMUA's HHW program. This information is a general guide and does not constitute official rule, regulation or law.

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.
     

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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.
     

Area Markets That Manage White Goods with CFCs

  • 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.
     
  • 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.
     
  • 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.
     
  • 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 for $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, 973-538-4348
    $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.
     
  • Raimo of Stanhope
    Route 206, Byram, NJ, 973-347-4545
    Accepts appliances for freon removal and recycling. The cost is $35.00 per item regardless of the size of the item and there is no on the number of items that can be delivered at one time.