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YO U ’RE CO M M ITTED TO CURBSIDE RECYCLING.
NOW HO W DO YOU TA CKLE TH E TO UGH
STUFF? CH ECK O U T TH ESE SO LUTIO N S FOR
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management facility to have it picked up,
usually for a fee. Another option: When you
buy a new refrigerator or other appliance,
some retailers, including Best Buy and
Lowe’s (select stores), will haul away your
old one and send it to a recycling facility.
P L IA N C E S Freezing
inefficient models reaps
cool rewards.
Most appliances can be tricky to dispose of.
Refrigerators and freezers in particular are
required by law to be properly recycled due
to their hazardous components.
Best Steps
If you’re replacing an old
refrigerator, first check with your local
utility. Just by getting rid of an inefficient but
functioning model, you may qualify for a
rebate and free removal. If your refrigerator
doesn’t work, contact your local waste
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