Home Appliances

When an appliance breaks down beyond repair, you may not simply throw the item in the trash can or set it on the curb and wait for garbage pickup. Because household appliances often carry toxic waste, such as Freon and mercury, they pose a danger to the environment if placed in a landfill. Recycle your broken appliances. By recycling you will cut down on landfill use, reduce pollution and lower energy consumption.

Instructions

1 Contact your utility company to determine if they have a rebate program for recycling household appliances. Some utility companies offer a rebate for large appliances.
2 Contact your local waste removal municipality to see if they offer curbside appliance recycling. Some local municipalities offer a day of the week for large recycling pick up.
3 Locate a local appliance recycling facility if your area does not offer curbside pick up. Use the directory on Earth911.com to find a center in your area.
4 Prep the appliance for recycling. Clean the appliance. Remove any food items, lint or other disposables.
5 Remove the doors. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screws holding the door in place on large appliances like refrigerators, washing machines and dryers. Removing the door will prevent small children or animals from trapping themselves inside of the appliance.
6 Ensure all of the parts are included. Check to make sure the drawers, shelves, lint traps or any other removable part is inside of the appliance.
7 Place the appliance on the curb outside of your home on the designated day if you are using curbside recycling removal.
8 Take the appliance to a recycling center. Use a truck or small trailer to transport the appliance. Get assistance from another person to lift the appliance onto the truck or trailer. Ensure the appliance is secure and no fluids are leaking before transporting it to the center.

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