Freon
| Reuse | Recycle | Disposal |
|---|---|---|
| Currently, there is no reuse option available for this item. | You must have the Freon removed by a licensed technician. Once the Freon is removed and the label is affixed to the appliance, the appliance can be considered scrap metal. Freon Extracting Companies | Westchester County accepts hazardous materials at the Household Material Reclamation Facility. Visit the website for information on HMRF or call the Westchester County Recycling Helpline at 914-813-5425. Residents of North Castle will be subject to a small fee. |
Additional Information
This material is hazardous waste and must be disposed of properly. This item cannot be placed with your waste for pickup.
Freon represents several different CFCs which are a group of aliphatic organic compounds containing the elements carbon and fluorine, and, in many cases, other halogens (especially chlorine) and hydrogen. Freons are colorless, odorless, nonflammable, noncorrosive gases or liquids. During the 1990s, the U.S. Congress passed a law banning the use of CFCs in new products and more environmentally friendly hydrofluorocarbons were developed for use as refrigerants.
Federal law mandates that refrigerants be recovered and recycled. Appliances that contain refrigerants include refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, water coolers, and dehumidifiers. Regardless of where you or your waste hauler takes your appliance, the law stipulates that the refrigerants must be recovered before the unit is disposed of because CFCs released into the atmosphere can deplete the ozone.