Have an old refrigerator/freezer, want it picked up for free and get paid $50?

Sustainable Mullica has teamed up with the NJ Clean Energy Program in their Refrigerator/Freezer Recycling Program. Whether you are planning to purchase a new refrigerator or freezer this year or have an older one in your basement or garage that you want to get rid of, this is the plan for you.

Chances are, your older refrigerator and/or freezer are running up your utility bill by an average of $150 a year. Energy Star has a Refrigerator Retirement Savings Calculator which will help you figure out how much your refrigerator or freezer is costing you to operate and how much you can save by buying a new Energy Star appliance.

You can help lower energy use, reduce your energy bills and protect the environment by keeping harmful materials out of landfills by recycling your old refrigerator and freezer today.  There are a few rules: 1) It must operational at time of pick up. They will ask you when you call and I believe they want it plugged in and showing that it is working. This is their way of showing that they are recycling refrigerators and freezers that are using higher energy usage. 2) It must be between 10 cubic feet and 30 cubic feet. 3) Someone over the age of 18 has to sign a release form at time of pick up. 4) You must provide clear and safe access at time of pick up. 5) They prefer models from 1995 and older, but will pick up older models.

How can you sign up? Contact me either by leaving a comment with your email address, emailing me at sustainablemullica@gmail.com or by phone at (609)965-3424 and I will take down your information and give you the number to call to schedule a pick up date and time.

You will receive a $50.00 incentive from NJ Clean Energy for recycling responsibly once your transaction is processed (90-120 days after pick up).

This program is only running until December 31, 2010. Sustainable Mullica will receive points towards Sustainable Jersey Certification.

To read about how the entire refrigerator/freezer is recycled, see tab above or click here.

Deneen St. Amour
Coordinator for Sustainable Mullica Refrigerator/Freezer Recycling Program