Air Conditioner

 

Problems and Particular Challenges with Recycling this item There is always a caveat to recycling air conditioner. It is not as simple as leaving it out for your garbage collector to pick it up and put it in a landfill since it is technically illegal. There are many units contain harmful chemicals and components that are illegal to dispose of, which is why it is worth it to understand how to properly dispose of your air conditioner.

These are the steps before recycling an Air Conditioner. Make sure to remove the following components from the air conditioner before beginning the recycling process.

Remove Panels & Doors- this will prevent any small animals from getting trapped inside.

Hire a Professional to Remove the Refrigerant from the Air Conditioner – before you recycle your broken air conditioner, contact an HVAC professional to drain all refrigerant or coolant in your unit.

Recycle Tanks, Pipes, and Hoses in the Air Conditioner- these components must be separated from the system and recycled at a hazardous waste collection center.

Procedures, Capacities, and Facilities for Disposing LOOK FOR A LICENSED HVAC PROFESSIONAL
-It’s important to confirm that whoever removes your refrigerant has obtained the proper licensing. The last thing you want is to find yourself in legal trouble for improper disposal when recycling your air conditioner.Send It off to a Scrap Yard
-Qualified scrap yards undertake the air conditioner disposal process according to EPA regulations.Search for a Rebate Program
-These days, most local utilities and state governments are offering rebates to users who turn in their old, low-efficiency air conditioners and replace them with newer, more efficient ones. This way, you can dispose your air conditioner safely. This program incentivizes the proper disposal of air conditioners.Consult Your Local Disposal Agency
-Often, your local sanitation department would also be in the loop as to how to dispose of old air conditioners. They could have a separate air conditioner disposal area dedicated specifically for this job, and have qualified technicians and staff for it.

Go Environmentally Friendly & Recycle
-Give your old air conditioner to a local charity or shelter home. Instead of buying a new one and incurring additional costs, they would be very glad to get a functioning air conditioner at a fraction of the cost.

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