Refrigerators Alternative ways to recycle Special Instructions Refrigerators are not allowed to be disposed of at the curbside. Several local businesses accept used appliances: A-1 Metals and Auto Salvage5795 Stockdale Road, Paso Robles, CA | (805) 238-3545Hours: Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm, Saturday 8am – 2pmMap & DirectionsAccepts all scrap metal. Call first. Morro Bay Appliance935 Main Street, Morro Bay, CA | (805) 772-2755Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 5:30pm, Saturday 10am – 4pmMap & DirectionsFees apply. By appointment only. Ruffoni Appliance Center951 East Grand Avenue , Arroyo Grande, CA | (805) 481-5000Hours: Monday – Friday 9am – 6 pmMap & DirectionsAccepts functional and non-functional washers, dryers, refridgerators and freezers. Fees apply. SA Recycling 5815 Stockdale Road, Paso Robles, CA | (805) 227-1090Hours: Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm, Saturday 8am – 1pmMap & DirectionsAccepts appliances and scrap metal for free. Call first. Avoid Removing It Yourself Mishandling a heavy appliance can lead to physical harm. Hire a properly trained individual to remove a refrigerator if you lack the experience. Never Dump Illegally Refrigerators and other large appliances contain hazardous components such as freon, oil, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and mercury. Never dump these items because they leach hazardous chemicals into the environment. Find a RAD Partner to Dispose The EPA’s Responsible Appliance Disposal (RAD) partners are certified to accept freon-containing appliances such as refrigerators. Find a RAD partner program through the EPA’s website or check out this list of California certified appliance recyclers. Alternative Ways to Recycle Bounty Programs for Old Refrigerators Local or regional utilities host bounty programs that take back used appliances. Receive discounts and rebates for turning old refrigerators for an ENERGY STAR® qualified model, which saves energy and money on operating costs. Find out more from your utility provider. PG&E Rebate Finder Tool PG&E is a utility company that offers an online rebate finder tool for large appliances. They help you find energy-saving products by comparing models, many of which have mail-in rebates. Best Buy Recycling Program Best Buy will haul away large appliances when you purchase a qualifying replacement product that’s delivered by Geek Squad® or Best Buy Home Delivery (fees apply). Additional major appliances or TVs can be hauled away for a fee. Home Depot Rebate Center You can find what local rebates are available for different appliances by searching Home Depot’s Rebate Center. Home Depot offers delivery and removal of large appliances. This service is free after spending $396 or more on one of their large appliances. Sears Appliances Rebate Center Sears hauls away and disposes of refrigerators, freezers, AC units and dehumidifiers when customers purchase energy efficient products. Search for appliance rebates at Sears. Ways to Reduce It Pays to Upgrade It pays to switch from an old appliance to a newer one that’s more energy efficient. ENERGY STAR® has a list of special offers and rebates from partners. You may even be eligible for tax breaks. Did You Know? Home Efficiency Audit Home Depot developed an easy-to-use tool that you can use to calculate your home’s energy use. This tool can also help you take steps to reducing your energy bill and help the environment. Find out more. How Refrigerator Recycling Works
