Refrigerator recycling rebate program

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PG&E Recycling Rebate Program
A rebate of $35 will be mailed to you for your effort in recycling responsibly.
Get an additional $25 more when you recycle your old room A/C unit at the same time.

Requirements for Program Participation
1. The refrigerator or freezer must be clean, empty and all units must be in working condition.
2. The unit must meet the size requirement, which is 10—30 cubic feet.
3. You must be a current PG&E electric customer.
4. Limit two units per customer per year.
5. You must provide clear and safe access to your appliances for the removal team.
They will not risk injury or be able to move personal effects or modify your home
(e.g.: remove door or railings) to remove the unit(s).

Get an extra $25 Rebate

Recycle your air conditioner
Get an extra $25 when you recycle your old working room air conditioner at the same time.

Why Recycle?
1. Old refrigerators and freezers are not biodegradable. This is why California laws prohibit dumping these appliances into landfills. After we pick up your refrigerator, approximately 98 percent of it will be recycled.
2. Because of the way appliances have to be recycled, many recycling companies have to charge a fee to pick up and recycle your old appliances. When you participate in this rebate program, we'll pick up and recycle your old refrigerator or freezer, and you'll receive a $35 rebate.
3. Old refrigerators and freezers can use more than two times the electricity of newer models. If everyone does their part to conserve energy and recycle responsibly, we could help extend our energy resources well into the future.
4. The average 10-year-or-older refrigerator contains more than 120 pounds of recyclable steel. The energy saved by recycling that refrigerator is enough energy to run a new ENERGY STAR^®-qualified refrigerator for eight months.

Jaco is a contractor hired to recycle refrigerators for PG&E. The moving crew will likely display a visible identification badge when they arrive at your home.

If you have any questions about PG&E’s recycling program, or if you would like to schedule an appliance pickup by phone, please call our customer service center at 1-800-299-7573.

"PG&E" refers to Pacific Gas and Electric Company, a subsidiary of PG&E Corporation.
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This program is funded by California utility customers and administered by Pacific Gas and Electric Company, under the auspices of the California Public Utilities Commission.