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Disposal
The symbol
on the product, or on the documents accompanying the product,
indicates that this cabinet may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be
handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and
electronic equipment.
Environmental regulations on disposal must also be observed. When disposing of the
cabinet you should contact your local authority technical department who will inform
you of how collection and recycling of such units takes place in your area.
You should check with your electric utility company to see if a bounty program is
offered in your area. Since some bounty programs have required specifications for
appliances (e.g., must be in working condition, of a minimum vintage and/or
dimension), you may also need to confirm that your appliance is acceptable.
If a bounty program is not available, you can contact your municipal department of
public works to inquire about the procedures for collecting and disposing of
refrigerated appliances in your neighborhood. Typically, for refrigerators/freezers,
municipalities require you to make an appointment for bulky item collection, which
may be provided at no additional cost. Some municipalities charge a fee for
refrigerated appliance collection or require you to haul items to a transfer station or
dump. (Your municipality can direct you to a solid waste contractor for more
information.) Other municipalities may require the refrigerant to be recovered from
appliances before they will accept it for pick-up. In such cases owners would need
to hire a technician with certified recovery equipment to remove the refrigerant prior
to disposal.
By ensuring that this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential
negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could
otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product.
Disposal must be carried out in accordance with local environmental regulations for
waste disposal.
For more detailed information about treatment and recycling of this product, please
contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the store
where you purchased the product.
When disposing of a refrigerated appliance, try to inquire about the disposal practices
of the entity removing your unit to ensure that it will be disposed of responsibly. If you
learn about illegal or suspect activities (e.g., refrigerant venting), you can file a report
easily and anonymously by visiting
EPA's Office of Enforcement and Compliance
Assurance website
.
NOTE: Do not attempt to remove refrigerant or compressors yourself. Improperly
handled refrigerant may result in physical harm. Only properly trained individuals
using EPA-approved refrigerant recovery equipment should attempt to remove
refrigerant from appliances.
