What & Where to Recycle INDEX | Appliances

Chlorofluorocarbons (CFC's) damage the Earth's protective ozone layer. Any appliances containing CFC coolants must be processed for disposal in a special manner by qualified professionals. Flathead County Landfill offers this service free to county residents. CFC appliances include: refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners and dehumidifiers. Anyone illegally venting CFC's can be fined $25,000 per incident and sentenced to five years in jail, under Federal law.

Save Energy and Get a $50 Rebate (bill credit from Flathead Electric Coop) by turning in old, but functional refrigerators and freezers at the Flathead County Landfill. Flathead Electric Coop (FEC) has a NEW rebate program for decommissioning old refrigerators and freezers from people’s homes. 

How does a member qualify?  If the answer is yes to these questions they will receive the rebate.
1.       Is your refrigerator or freezer working?
2.       Is your refrigerator or freezer full size?
3.       Is the refrigerator or freezer being removed from a residence in FEC’s service territory?
4.       Does the refrigerator or freezer work when tested at the landfill?

Where does the member take the unit? To Flathead County Landfill or Lincoln County Landfill

Is there a form I will need to fill out? Yes, in the Kalispell office at Flathead County Landfill, at Lincoln County Landfill (during months the program operates) or online: http://www.flatheadelectric.com/energy/fridgeDecomForm.pdf 

How many rebates can one member claim? Only two credits for this program per account number.

Any other requirements? The doors must be removed from the unit before it is dropped off at the Landfill.

Why is FEC offering this rebate? To reduce the demand placed on our energy grid by older 2nd and 3rd refrigerator/freezers that people have. Energy efficiency!

For other FEC Rebate Programs for Energy Saving Appliances visit this link:
http://www.flatheadelectric.com/energy/Rebates.html#enfix

Flathead County defines the following items as major appliances:
Refrigerators, Dishwashers, Freezers, Dryers, Dehumidifiers, Stoves/Ranges, Trash Compactors, Water Heaters, Air Conditioners, Furnaces, Washing Machines, Heat Pumps.

RECYCLE HERE!

Flathead County Landfill, 758-5910, all types.
County will remove Freon for free and recycle it.
Visit them here

Pacific Steel & Recycling, 755-7128, all types
without freon.
Visit them here

SOURCE: Some of the text on this topic is adapted from King County, Washington http://dnr.metrokc.gov/swd/resrecy/recycling/appliances.shtml web pages. Check there for additional information.

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