Customers of FirstEnergy’s Ohio utilities can now get even more money back for recycling their old refrigerators and freezers. The incentive has been increased from $50 to $75 for each appliance recycled this fall.
Customers who also recycle a working room air conditioner or dehumidifier along with a refrigerator or freezer will receive an additional $25.
Customers can participate by visiting www.energysaveOhio.com to arrange a home pickup. The $75 incentive applies to pick up requests before November 30th.
“The appliance recycling program is an effective way for customers to save energy and money,” said Wade Williams, manager of residential energy efficiency programs for FirstEnergy’s utilities. “Removing an outdated refrigerator can save up to $150 a year in energy costs.”
Units will be picked up by Recleim, a national appliance recycler. Recleim will then remove and dispose of hazardous materials. About 95 percent of the materials are kept out of landfills and recycled for reuse in a variety of products.
Published in the November 2017 Edition of American Recycler News
