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Where to Recycle Your Freezer in Philly

Your old refrigerator or freezer can use as much as four times the energy as newer models, adding up to $150/year on your electricity bill.

Looking to upgrade and to get rid of an old, working freezer or fridge?

How to Recycle Your Old Freezer

PECO will pick up your old freezer or fridge FOR FREE and give you $75. You can go online, schedule the appointment and get that old appliance off your hands.

If you recycle an old air conditioner, you’ll get another $10.

Read the fine print

Want to make sure you qualify? Check these eligibility requirements form PECO:

  • You must receive residential electric service from PECO, you must own the unit(s) being recycled and the unit(s) must be located at the address with the qualifying account.
  • The refrigerator or freezer must be between 10 and 30 cubic feet (interior) in size, empty, defrosted and working at the time of pickup.
  • Unit(s) must be accessible with a clear and safe path for removal. The removal team will not risk injury, remove personal effects or modify your home (e.g. remove doors or railings) to remove the unit(s).
  • For more information, view the Recycling FAQs?.

Julie Hancher

Julie Hancher is Editor-in-Chief of Green Philly, sharing her expertise of all things sustainable in the city of brotherly love. She enjoys long walks in the park with local beer and greening her travels, cooking & cat, Sir Floofus Drake.

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