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How do I know if my appliance qualifies for the program?
Your refrigerator and/or freezer must still be in working condition (plugged in and capable of cooling) at the time of pickup. It must be over 10 years old and have an interior volume between 10 and 25 cubic feet. It must be moveable and easily accessible. A maximum of two appliances per household and address can be picked up throughout the entire duration of the program. Although program participants must provide this information when they make an appointment, our team in charge of pickup will verify on site if the appliance complies with all program conditions.pickup will verify to ensure that the appliance complies with all program conditions.
How long will the RECYC-FRIGO program be in effect?
The refrigerator and freezer recovery program is in effect from March 25, 2008 to December 31, 2010.
Why should I participate in the program?
There are a number of reasons to take part in this important program. When you get rid of your old, inefficient refrigerator or freezer, you save energy and reduce your electricity bill. What's more, you take a positive step for the environment and get $60 in return for each appliance collected (a maximum of two appliances per household). Our qualified team will come to your home and collect your appliance(s) free of charge for environmentally responsible disposal.
How can I get rid of my old refrigerator or freezer?
Click here to register online
or contact the RECYC-FRIGO team at 1-877-493-7446 to make an appointment to have your appliance picked up within two weeks of your call. The appliance must be plugged in, empty, and accessible before the team arrives.
What makes my old appliance so harmful to the environment?
A refrigerator over 10 years old consumes an average of three times more energy than a more recent model. Replacing your old appliance helps slow ozone depletion through the elimination of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) when the old model is dismantled.
What happens to the old appliances that are collected?
The appliances that are collected are taken out of service and dismantled. Each component is then recycled or destroyed in accordance with strict environmental standards. The RECYC-FRIGO Environmental Program targets a major environmental problem by recycling at least 95% of the material contained in the recovered appliances.
Why don't you recycle appliances less than 10 years old?
Refrigerators or freezers under 10 years old take advantage of newer technology and consume much less energy than older models. Therefore, Hydro-Québec does not recommend that they be withdrawn from use.
How can I dispose of my refrigerator that is less than 10 years old?
If your refrigerator is less than 10 years old and you want to dispose of it, we suggest you contact a community organization that can pass it on to a family in your area.
Why do the refrigerators and freezers have to be in working condition?
The overall objective of the program is to reduce energy consumption by removing older models that are still in use. If you have a non-working appliance, we suggest that you contact your municipality so they can pick it up and dispose of it in compliance with environmental standards.
What do I get in return for my old refrigerator or freezer?
Not only do we pick up your old appliance free of charge, you will receive a $60 cheque by mail within a few weeks of its collection.
Why have you taken this Initiative?
Over and above our goal of energy efficiency, the RECYC-FRIGO Environmental Program also targets a major environmental issue by recycling 95% of the materials contained in the appliances that are collected. This important program enables Québec to develop a recycling infrastructure whose technology and processing capacity will comply with the upcoming, new environmental standards and needs of municipalities.
Are there other energy-saving programs in effect at this time?
Visit the ENERGY WISE section of the Hydro-Québec Website at www.hydroquebec.com/energywise/ .
Do commercial appliances qualify?
No, commercial appliances do not qualify for the program. Only appliances with the characteristics indicated qualify - namely, those which are in working condition (plugged in and producing cold) at the time of pickup, are over 10 years old, and have an interior volume between 10 and 25 cubic feet .
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